O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 17
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (11 min) Sanctuary offering hands-on experiences with African elephants, plus accommodations. Hartbeespoort Dam (16 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. Cradle of Humankind (12 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Monkey Sanctuary Hartbeespoort (11 min) Private sanctuary offering elevated wooden walkway tours of rescued primates in a natural habitat. Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (20 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. Lion & Safari Park (21 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Magaliesberg (17 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Upside Down House (13 min) Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (18 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. Boat Cruises at Hartbeespoort (12 min) Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (15 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (20 min) Captive breeding center for cheetahs featuring tours & educational outreach programs. Witwatersrand (17 min) Scenic escarpment known for its vast gold deposits & mining history, also featuring many waterfalls. Toro Ya Me (13 min) Hartbeespoortdam (15 min) |