suites add balconies with river views; 1 features a 4-poster bed, a plunge pool and a garden. other amenities include a bar, an outdoor pool and 4 event spaces. the polished, modern rooms come with flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have patios and/or sofabeds. set on the banks of crocodile river, this upscale lodge is 9 km from walter sisulu national botanical garden, 11 km from rhino & lion nature reserve and 14 km from ticketpro dome entertainment venue. theres a chic portuguese restaurant featuring a thatched ceiling and exposed-stone walls. . freebies include breakfast and parking O.R. Tambo International Airport 53 min
Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (12 min) Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. NIROX Sculpture Park (10 min) Striking outdoor installations among grassy fields, trees & waterways, plus concerts & workshops. Montecasino (25 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Silverstar Casino (6 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. Krugersdorp Game Reserve (24 min) Wildebeest, rhinoceros, and park Maropeng Visitor Centre (23 min) Modern visitor center for UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, site of important fossil finds. Cradle of Humankind (6 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Ngwenya Glass Village (6 min) Sterkfontein Caves (17 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. National Botanical Gardens (10 min) Happy Island Water World South Africa (10 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Bird Gardens (25 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Wonder Caves (40 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (13 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (11 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. |