across the street from the hartbeespoort dam waterfront, this refined lodge with a thatched roof is 3 km from the harties cableway and 8 km from the elephant sanctuary. there's also a rustic bar, plus a garden featuring a bbq area, a lagoon-style pool and koi ponds. kids age 12 and over are welcome. . featuring old-world furnishings and vaulted ceilings, the posh rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as heated floors, minifridges, tea and coffeemaking facilities. bathrooms are private or en suite. complimentary amenities include parking, and hot breakfast served in an elegant and cosy dining room. a suite adds a whirlpool bath O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 9
Hartbeespoortdam (27 min) Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (5 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (13 min) Sanctuary offering hands-on experiences with African elephants, plus accommodations. Upside Down House (24 min) French Toast Koffie Kafee (6 min) Witwatersrand (30 min) Scenic escarpment known for its vast gold deposits & mining history, also featuring many waterfalls. Magaliesberg (29 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (5 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (14 min) Captive breeding center for cheetahs featuring tours & educational outreach programs. Hartbeespoort Cable Way - Hartebeespoort (5 min) Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (25 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. Lion & Safari Park (24 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Hartbeespoort Dam (22 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (13 min) Private sanctuary offering elevated wooden walkway tours of rescued primates in a natural habitat. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (19 min) Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. |