| understated, relaxed rooms have kitchenettes, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and verandahs with garden views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is available. upgraded rooms offer kitchens; some have sitting/dining areas and sofabeds. this laid-back lodge on a country estate is 20 km from rhino and lion nature reserve, 6 km from lanseria international airport and 16 km from the haasgat paleocaves. amenities include a rustic restaurant, a spa, an outdoor pool and a garden, as well as bbq grills and a kids' playground. there's also a terrace that overlooks a stocked fishing lake
O.R. Tambo International Airport 57 min
Cradle of Humankind (8 min)
131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Lion & Safari Park (13 min)
Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Hartbeespoort Dam (40 min)
Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. Wonder Caves (45 min)
Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Happy Island Water World South Africa (21 min)
Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. NIROX Sculpture Park (21 min)
Striking outdoor installations among grassy fields, trees & waterways, plus concerts & workshops. Montecasino (26 min)
Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Silverstar Casino (22 min)
Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. The Cradle Nature Reserve (11 min) Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (24 min)
Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (27 min)
Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Bird Gardens (25 min)
Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (26 min)
Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. Magaliesberg (30 min)
Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (13 min)
Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. | 
