O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 7
Magaliesberg (31 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (36 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (34 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (34 min) Private sanctuary offering elevated wooden walkway tours of rescued primates in a natural habitat. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (27 min) Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (33 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (34 min) Sanctuary offering hands-on experiences with African elephants, plus accommodations. Witwatersrand (27 min) Scenic escarpment known for its vast gold deposits & mining history, also featuring many waterfalls. Lion & Safari Park (14 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Happy Island Water World South Africa (31 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (22 min) Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (21 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. Cradle of Humankind (18 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Wonder Caves (54 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Hartbeespoort Dam (41 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. |