suites add air-conditioning, patios and kitchens, and some have whirlpool baths. free perks include parking, and hot breakfast served in a rustic-chic restaurant with terrace dining and weekly live music. room service is available, and kids age 11 and under stay free. . there's also an outdoor pool and a playground, along with barnyard animals. polished rooms come with wi-fi (fee), satellite tv, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. there's also a lakefront cottage, a luxe tent and a farmhouse. set among gardens, this upscale, lakeside lodge is 5 km from lanseria international airport and 18 km from the cradle of humankind heritage site O.R. Tambo International Airport 55 min
Lion & Safari Park (10 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Magaliesberg (26 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. National Botanical Gardens (24 min) Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (21 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (23 min) Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. Cradle of Humankind (5 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Sterkfontein Caves (28 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. Montecasino (23 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (24 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Wonder Caves (42 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Hartbeespoort Dam (36 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. Happy Island Water World South Africa (19 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Silverstar Casino (19 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. Bird Gardens (23 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (10 min) Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. |