check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this quirky, casual lodge set in a museum dedicated to ox-wagon travel is 8 km from the aerial cableway hartbeespoort, which offers views of hartbeespoort dam. free champagne breakfast is served in a simple restaurant; bbq dinners are offered for a fee in a covered patio area that has a tv. other amenities include a dance floor, an outdoor pool, an amphitheatre and a conference centre. the 6 cozy, tv-free ox wagons feature complimentary wi-fi, and have attached chalets with private bathrooms, plus sitting rooms or 2nd bedrooms. there's also a converted double-decker bus with bunk beds O.R. Tambo International Airport 59 min
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (20 min) Sanctuary offering hands-on experiences with African elephants, plus accommodations. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (8 min) Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. Hartbeespoortdam (22 min) Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (15 min) Captive breeding center for cheetahs featuring tours & educational outreach programs. Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (14 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (9 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. Hiking - Phaladingwe Hiking Trail (9 min) Nature and outdoor recreation Magaliesberg (24 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. French Toast Koffie Kafee (4 min) Witwatersrand (20 min) Scenic escarpment known for its vast gold deposits & mining history, also featuring many waterfalls. Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (20 min) Private sanctuary offering elevated wooden walkway tours of rescued primates in a natural habitat. Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (12 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Hartbeespoort Cable Way - Hartebeespoort (9 min) Lion & Safari Park (14 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Hartbeespoort Dam (28 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. |