O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 2
Lion & Safari Park (20 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum (33 min) Hilltop memorial to South African freedom fighters & a museum tracing the nation's history. Hartbeespoort Dam Snake and Animal Park (24 min) Private park offering animal exhibits & shows, boat/jet-ski rides & weekend ferryboat cruises. Kruger Museum (27 min) Built in 1883, Paul Kruger's former home is now a museum that showcases 19th-century living. Magaliesberg (30 min) Scenic, alpine reserve with rock-climbing & a 1.2-kilometer aerial tram offering sweeping views. Hartbeespoort Cable Way - Hartebeespoort (21 min) National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (31 min) 210-acre zoo and research hub including a reptile park, aquarium and exotic tree collection. Hennops Hiking & Mtb Trails (12 min) Picturesque hiking, biking & offroad trails on farmland with picnic & BBQ areas & swimming pools. Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (30 min) Displays of African animal skeletons with fossils, including a fossilized skull & bird collection. Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort (21 min) Modern cablecar attraction with sweeping mountain views, dining & a kids' play area at the top. Melrose House Museum (31 min) Grand Victorian mansion from 1886 with traditional decor, a history exhibit & audio-guided tours. Voortrekker Monument (31 min) Imposing edifice commemorating the Afrikaans settlers who arrived in the country during the 1830s. Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (27 min) Captive breeding center for cheetahs featuring tours & educational outreach programs. Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline Tour (20 min) Attraction with 7 zip-line slides & 10 platforms with views of zebras & the Magaliesberg mountains. Hartbeespoort Dam (40 min) Circa-1923 arch type dam boasting striking river, valley & mountain views. |