Hartbeespoort Eco Lodge & Boutique Backpackers

2011-07-22T06:31:00.000-07:00

Club Zanandi is situated on the foot of the Magaliesberg - about 3km from Hartebeespoortdam on the N4.

With a mix between “Lae-veld” and mountains Club Zanandi is the ideal place for activities like: Hiking, Mountain Biking and River Riding. Energetic outdoor enthusiasts may explore the environment on their own mountain bikes.

When the Magaliesberg heat starts sticking the skin, guests may pick from one of 3 swimming pools in the resort to cool off, or if you feel a bit more adventures why not try out the super tube or the quad & 4 X 4 track. Take your pick with more than a 100ha available to club members and day visitors.

Club Zanandi is suitable for the whole family and will entertain all outdoor lovers.

Club Zanandi also have facilities / Venues for hire, so if you are looking for a place to host your next event let Club Zanandi tend to your needs.

http://www.zanandi.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T06:27:00.000-07:00

The Lion Park was first established in November 1966 by the world famous Chipperfields circus. It is conveniently situated in the middle of the Gauteng-Tshwane complex. It is 2 000 metres above sea level at approximately the same altitude as Johannesburg. The climate is typical of the Highveld and thus ideal for indigenous Highveld fauna. Most, if not all, the indigenous animals seen at the Lion Park are therefore quite at home here.

The Lion Park is neither a game reserve nor a zoo. It has been split into two areas, one area for the herbivores such as zebra, giraffe, and various plaints antelope and other grass-eating animals. These indigenous animals roam around the area as freely as possible in their natural environment and visitors are able to drive along the one-way road which winds through the park and leads you from the main entrance gate through the antelope park and then into the carnivore camps. Visitors are able to view the animals at close quarters at any given time.

The carnivore camps currently house three prides of Lions. Barriers and fences, to prevent the different prides from being able to get at each other, separate all the camps. By nature, Lions are protective of their territory and can become fierce and aggressive if other Lions or prides enter their domain. The camps are therefore divided by two fences about three metres high and a few metres apart, and they conform to Nature Conservation (Gauteng) specifications.

Most of the Lions at the Park are the progeny of Lions that were originally from Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Northern Gauteng and Botswana. To avoid inbreeding, the Lion Park introduces new Lions from other areas. The Lions here have prospered and multiplied and all live in comfortable conditions. The Lion Park recently introduced a new camp, a first in South Africa, which houses a clan of hyeana.

The Lion Park is the first to be established in South Africa and the only one in Gauteng and is supervised by the Gauteng Department of Nature Conservation.

http://www.lion-park.com/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park is only 5 minutes drive from the Fourways area. The farm is situated north of Johannesburg, close to the Lanseria International Airport and the Cradle of Humankind. The entrance to Croc City leads one into a well-stocked curio shop where one can get anything from souvenirs, crocodile oil lotion to crocodile meat products.

What will you do and see?

You will be given the opportunity to HOLD a baby crocodile as well as a variety of exotic snakes and even a tarantula. This makes for wonderful photo opportunities so don’t forget your camera! On display we have some of South Africa’s most venomous snakes, including the black and green mamba, boomslang and many more.

The guide will take you on an informative guided tour to see from small to the big crocs of over 5 meters in length. If you are lucky, you will also see a couple of tortoises roaming freely.

After the tour you can relax in the tea garden that serves light lunches, while the kids play in the shaded play area.

Operating hours and entrance fee

We are open 7 days a week, from 09h00 till 16h30, including public holidays with guided tours in either English or Afrikaans. The entrance fees are R55/adults, R45/pensioners and R30/kids (under 12).

On Saturdays and Sundays at 14:00 we feed the crocodiles and at 10:30 on Sundays we have a venomous snake show, where the brave at heart can even touch a puff adder!

It also makes for a refreshing Birthday Party venue, where you leave with fond memories of these amazing creatures.

http://www.croccity.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

Ludwig’s Rose Farm just celebrated its 38^th anniversary on the 21st of March 2009.

The farm is run by a father and son team and currently employ more than 130 people.

Ludwig Taschner after whom the farm is named was born in Germany during the second world war.

He trained as a nurseryman in East Germany. He subsequently escaped form East Germany in 1960.

He gained invaluable experience by working in Nurseries in West Germany, Switzerland and in England where he started to specialise in rose growing.

Ludwig arrived in Pretoria in 1962 and worked for Buss Nurseries which under his management developed into the largest rose growers in South Africa.

He founded Ludwig’s Roses north of Pretoria in March 1971. From small beginnings it has now become world renowned and the premier rose nursery in South Africa with the largest selection of rose varieties available in the world.

Ludwig’s pioneered the propagation of roses in containers. Previously roses could only be purchased in winter as pruned, bare-rooted plants. The effect containerised rose plants had on South Africa is that roses could now be purchased all year round, which meant that gardeners could select roses by their flowers, fragrance and growth habit for most of the year. This obviously facilitated popularising roses in every South African garden even more…

Ludwig’s has built up a trustful and fruitful relationship with over 25 breeders from all over the world and annually tests thousands of new varieties according to their performance in the South African climate. From these a selection of 10 to 20 new varieties are named and released annually. Ludwig’s Roses is proud to have released countless top garden roses since they first opened their doors to the public 34 years ago. Varieties like Just Joey, Burning Sky, Casanova, Esther Geldenhuys, Germiston Gold, Rainbow Nation, Madiba and South Africa are to name but a few of the “rose celebrities”.

In 1978 Ludwig Taschner married Pamela, they have three children, one son and two daughters.

His son Halmar has become an integral part of the nursery and introduced more modern and innovative methods, which have ensured that Ludwig’s Roses stay on the forefront of the nursery industry.

Ludwig’s children's fluency in Sotho has greatly advantaged a superb almost family-like relationship with the more than 130 strong labour force.

After graduating as an Interior architect, Heike, Ludwig’s eldest daughter, revamped the nursery’s coffee shop and has brought a sense of style and planning to the farms new additions.

Anja, Ludwig’s youngest daughter has translated her love for roses in her various art forms ranging from paintings to children’s books. Anja is now part of the team at the farm and is presently running the miniature pot rose production department.

Ludwig is the mastermind behind enthusing gardeners to get “hooked” on growing roses. He has been writing about, giving talks about and has travelled throughout South Africa and the world to convey the love of the rose. He released his first colour catalogue in 1975 with only 180 varieties listed, today the catalogue contains over 1 000 varieties in a myriad of colours, fragrances, growth habits – something to fulfil anyone’s desire. Over the years the catalogue has become “a must have” collectors item and is posted free of charge to over 50 000 gardeners around the country.

By sending out a free monthly “talking roses” e-mail newsletter to over 13 000 “rose friends”, Ludwig stays in close contact with anyone who enjoys the beauty of the rose. The website also has ample information on the growing of roses plus descriptions and photographs of all the different roses.

Visiting the mother nursery north of Pretoria is a sight to behold. A million rose bushes in full bloom come across like an ocean of colour with an overwhelming fragrance.

In 1996 Ludwig opened a 4.5ha cut rose farm SOLEIL CUT ROSES in Pretoria East. Here more than 30 000 cut rose stems are picked each and every day.

In 2004 LUDWIG’S ROSES EGOLI an outlet in Johannesburg was opened. This branch boasts over 1000 varieties amounting to over 40 000 rose plants for sale. Walking through the isles of named roses is an experience in itself.

In 2006 LUDWIG’S ROSES WINELANDS an outlet near Stellenbosch was opened. This branch boasts over 1000 varieties amounting to over 30 000 rose plants for sale. Just paying this rose nursery set in the beautiful surroundings of the Cape Winelands a visit is a must.

In 2008 LUDWIG"S STAR ROSES an outlet in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal was opened. This branch also boasts all of our famous varieties. Magda van Zyl who has been with the company for 20 years, is the manageress of this newest addition to the group. We have taken over the nursery from Lyn Keppler's sister and brother in law and are very proud to be able to carry on with Lyn's legacy of growing roses successfully in KZN.

Ludwig plays an active role in the Federation of Rose Societies of South Africa. He has been the editor of all their publications for the past 25 years.

He was also chairman of the Rose Growers Association for 25 years and was honoured with the “Gold Medal” by his colleagues of the South African Nurseryman’ Association.

Halmar, his son, is currently chairman of the the Rose Growers Association – affiliated to SANA – the SA Nursery Association.

Ludwig Taschner wrote and published “LIVING WITH ROSES” A handbook for the commercial production of Cut Roses in 1991. In 2001 he was commissioned to write a book called ‘ROSES’ which has become a best seller.

Ludwig’s deep love for working with roses has encouraged him to see no boundaries when it comes to promoting roses. This has led to him becoming a household name in South Africa. He is happiest whilst and is always found walking through his roses… and most important of all, his children are more than happy to follow in his footsteps…

http://www.ludwigsroses.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T06:16:00.000-07:00

When immersed in the hustle and bustle of city life it seems hard to imagine that the ideal escape is situated less than an hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Pecanwood Estate and Pecanwood Golf and Country Club, situated on the banks of Hartbeespoort Dam and nestled in the rolling hills of the picturesque Magaliesberg Mountains, adds a new dimension to the concept of rest and relaxation.

What’s more, this prestigious development is home to South Africa’s first Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. It offers a unique combination of superb climate, outdoor activities and residential excellence that result in a lifestyle experience which many aspire to.

http://www.pecanwood.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T06:12:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Shades of Ngwenya

Shades of Ngwenya glass blowing factory is the hub of the Ngwenya Glass Village, only 20 minutes from JHB, a glass wonderland where you can watch the ancient art of glassblowing at work and buy fabulous handmade recycled glassware. Gilroys

Ngwenya Glass Village is the ideal venue for a day or weekend outing with 12 Shops to browse around. Come and enjoy long lazy lunches at all Gilroy's brewery and Zest – World of Food under shady trees while the kids have fun in the playground.

Outside the factory, mountains of recycled glass twinkle wickedly in the sun. About 500kgs of glass are crushed daily at Ngwenya, and melted down in a red hot furnace overnight, at an incredible 1400 degrees Celsius.

By morning, the glass melt is reduced to a ‘manageable’ 1200 degrees C. Then the glass-masters work their magic, drawing the glass out and blowing it into bulbous shapes.

Five days a week and the last full weekend of the month, visitors can experience the wonders of glass blowing, watching molten glass being magically transformed into beautiful trophies and awards.

http://www.shadesofngwenya.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T06:09:00.000-07:00

SANBI’s Fynbos Programme, which hosts the CAPE partnership held the 2011 CAPE Partners Conference themed ‘Conservation and Agriculture: A Common Agenda’, at Elsenberg Agricultural Training College on 23 and 24 June 2011.

Interface between Biodiversity Conservation and Agriculture

The Conference, co-hosted by SANBI, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and the GreenChoice Alliance through WWF – SA focused on the interface between Biodiversity Conservation and Agriculture. It provided an opportunity to reflect on the collaborative interventions and activities undertaken during the first phase of the CAPE Programme. In addition, the Conference also aimed to build a joint programme of work going forward, supported by a range of role-players in agriculture and conservation.

Government supports joint venture

To show the support for this joint venture, both the Western Cape Minister of Local Government, and Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Mr Anton Bredell, as well as the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Gerrit van Rensburg attended the Fynbos Conservation Awards evening. Also in attendance were Heads of Department for Agriculture and DEA&DP in the Western Cape as well as the Director General in the office of the Premier.

Carmel Mbizo, Deputy Director General at SANBI said, “It is encouraging to see our Departments working together, showing leadership in guiding our communities to manage land in a way that protects the natural resource base, while delivering economic opportunities and promoting development across South Africa.

Conference well attended

More than 200 people from the conservation, agriculture, farming, learning and other government institutions attended the two day conference, which was abuzz with presentations from both the environmental and agriculture sector on various themes such as developing a shared vision for production landscapes in the fynbos region, the value of natural capital, the shift towards more sustainable farming practices and natural solutions – adapting to climate change presented during the first day. Each session was followed by an interactive Q&A session. The second day looked at the diversification of rural livelihoods, and governance and partnerships for resource mobilisation.
This year’s conference is important to the CAPE partnership as it created the platform for joint collaboration between the conservation and agriculture sector, deepening the work of SANBI’s Fynbos Programme towards conserving and restoring the biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region.

Rationale of the CAPE partnership

The rationale of the CAPE partnership is to create linkages between government, the private sector and civil society so that we all work together with a common strategy, avoiding duplication, addressing gaps and uniting to leverage resources and to tackle agreed common priorities in terms of a shared vision.

Ms Joyene Isaacs, Head of Department of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, started the two day Conference by welcoming those in attendance. As part of her opening statement, Isaacs said that “this is a marriage that has been in process for a while and this is our first step to publicly declare that conservation and agriculture can, will and should work together. This partnership is the custodian of the region’s natural resources and together we need to make sure there is enough for future generations to enjoy”.

http://www.sanbi.org/frames/pretoriafram.htm

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T06:05:00.000-07:00

Welwitschia Country Market

One of the most unusual commercial developments in South Africa in recent years has been the development of the Welwitschia Country Market at the Damdoryn crossroads a kilometer from the dam wall at Hartbeespoort Dam.
Built under the shade of giant old trees the market evolved from the idea that small is neat and good.

Grouped around a charming and imaginative aviary - the delight of children of all ages- is a collection of forty wooden shops and a covered area housing a wide range of merchandise.

The brick paved streets of the village allow pleasant meandering through the stalls and shops, with places to sit and enjoy a rustic atmosphere. The market not only caters for the tourist trade but also offers local visitors a useful and refreshing different place to do some shopping. An attractive bush pub and a family restaurant, called Upperdeck, is also on the grounds plus Pick a Pancake and Country Griller offering a variety of light meals at excellent prices.

The market offers good parking and clean toilet facilities, a playground for children and additional entertainment on Sundays & all public holidays.

This venue is fun for the whole family.

http://www.countrymarket.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T05:58:00.000-07:00

The Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) is located west of Johannesburg, South Africa. It operates as a National Research Facility under the auspices of the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Here is a quick look at what the observatory does.
'n Vinnige kykie na wat ons hier by HartRAO doen.
Bona ka boripana se se dirwang mo HartRAO.

HartRAO News

HartRAO has a new phone number: +27 (12) 301-3100
News about HartRAO - 2011/07/01: 50th Anniversary of the Hartebeesthoek 26m Radio Antenna
Tenth International e-VLBI Workshop will be held by HartRAO / SA SKA Project at Amanzingwe, near Johannesburg, South Africa, 2011 November 13-16

HartRAO Research Programmes

Radio Astronomy Programme
Space Geodesy Programme
- Geodetic VLBI, Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
- Inkaba yeAfrica German / South Africa Earth Sciences project
- Coordinates of geodetic instruments at HartRAO
- Geophysical data displays - station velocities, water vapour, ionosphere, tide gauge etc.

HartRAO Science Awareness Outreach Programme

About the Science Awareness Programme
Public visits - are held once a month on a Saturday afternoon
School and Group visits - to our Visitors Centre
Workshops for Educators - on astronomy- and space-related topics in the school curriculum

http://www.hartrao.ac.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-22T05:54:00.000-07:00

Magalies Gliding Club is situated approximately 50km west-northwest of central Johannesburg and 65km southwest of central Pretoria. (Radio 123.4 Mhz)

MGC operates out of Orient Airfield (FAOI), on weekends and most public holidays.

The Club has around 200 members and a summer weekend will typically see between 100 and 150 starts, including visitors.

Flights of 300 km are regularly achieved and some of our competition pilots have achieved 500 & 750 km flights. We are very fortunate to enjoy some of the best thermal soaring conditions in the world, and most flying days produce powerful thermals of between 1 and 5 meters per second climbs to as high as 15000 feet AMSL.

http://www.mgc.org.za/page.php?9

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T17:08:00.000-07:00

Wild Cave Adventures, based in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage area, offers a unique blend of great fun and ecological awareness that keeps visitors busy for hours.
From abseiling into a dark cavern, to caving to abseiling and hiking in the open air of the Magaliesburg - come away a little more wild at heart!

Yes...they WERE here!
We were proud hosts of the internationally-acclaimed reality show, "The Amazing Race 7 " on the South Africa leg of the race.

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CHALLENGES EVERY COMPANY FACES:

Not every member of a company is a mad adventure-loving person wanting to jump out of planes or bungy jump. Through past experience, just the mere suggestion of having to go out and do something different with one's company, has many breaking out in a cold sweat and deciding to skip the day entirely.
Often just one individual dealing with irrational fears can put a dampener on the event, as these individuals affect everyone around them.
Obviously, the bigger the group, the more chance there is that not everyone in the group is going to cope with extreme activities.
Many Corporate Fundays are not as successful as they could be, because service providers do not always cater for everyone.

SO.... WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITHOUT LOSING THE EDGE!

CHALLENGES EVERY COMPANY FACES:

Not every member of a company is a mad adventure-loving person wanting to jump out of planes or bungy jump. Through past experience, just the mere suggestion of having to go out and do something different with one's company, has many breaking out in a cold sweat and deciding to skip the day entirely.
Often just one individual dealing with irrational fears can put a dampener on the event, as these individuals affect everyone around them.
Obviously, the bigger the group, the more chance there is that not everyone in the group is going to cope with extreme activities.
Many Corporate Fundays are not as successful as they could be, because service providers do not always cater for everyone.

SO.... WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITHOUT LOSING THE EDGE!

http://www.wildcaves.co.za/index2006.php?var=home.html

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T17:02:00.000-07:00

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE MAZE - WHAT DOES EVERYONE DO HERE??????

Our main attraction is a giant maze. (for pictures and more detailed information, see menu on left of this screen). This can be either our Elemental maze constructed from reeds which is open June-December, or our maize maze which is open January-June.

Your group will go into the maze in teams(made up of your group members). Maximum team size is about 4 people, so everyone can have fun and be involved in the decision making process and see and answer the quiz. YES, there is a quiz in the giant maze. Just for fun, we have questions to suit everyone. Everyone wins an iced lolly as a prize after handing in their answer sheets. No googling allowed, and it is just for fun, so don't stress about it!

After your group has completed the giant maze, there are fun puzzles and games to be done in the courtyard area. Most families/groups are with us about 3-4 hours minimum, but you are welcome to stay longer!

The Courtyard area has smaller mazes and puzzles. A challenge for everyone!

Rope Maze – a great team event that has you racing around a spiderweb of coloured ropes - appeals to all ages. We now have 2 of these fun mazes!

Picture of labyrinth in the foreground, rope maze and indigenous maze in the background. Labyrinth – a meditative meander with a teaching sun-dial at the centre. We have a new Labyrinth just completed that combines the ancient with the classical. Pink crystals adorn the centre spot

Indigenous maze - can you follow the rules AND find your way out? Looks easy but is deceptively hard to solve.

Six Minute Mazes – five unique logic puzzles design to test your strategic thinking and mind-mapping skills. Our new

Maths maze in foreground, one of the 6 minute mazes.

Soccer shooter - a target shooting game

Peep Board - lovely for family pictures

Wobblers - Test your balancing skills by trying to wobble the ball into the centre of the labyrinth design. Great for all ages!

Coffee Shop - serves light meals, teas/coffee. cold drinks and ice-creams.

For kids parties, corporate events and Moonlight Mazes you need to book – refer to the details on each.

http://www.honeydewmazes.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

You're welcome to visit our Magalies Meander whether it's spring, summer, autumn or winter. There is such a wonderful variety of attractions, activities and venues to choose from, as so many Gautengers have discovered over the past 13 years. We're so close to all the main towns and cities around Gauteng and Northwest provinces - only an hour's drive on good roads.

There has been outstanding growth in Conferencing at our many super venues. Most of them offer Spa's and Treatments in addition to a wide selection of team-building activities.

Our boutique hotels and restaurants are amongst the finest in the country as are our accommodation establishments. Where else can you find 9 game farms with lodges - including our major one with the "Big Five" - in such a pristine and scenic area as the Magaliesberg?

There's such a variety of Things to Do for everyone, when you're on The Magalies Meander. Come and enjoy what we have to offer. You can be assured of a warm, friendly country welcome - any time. We hope you'll agree with our claim that "West is Best"!

PS.Keep a good look out for mountain bikers. Their numbers are increasing every month because it's such a beautiful area with fresh, clean air!

http://www.magaliesmeander.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T08:39:00.000-07:00

Location
We are situated on the upper stretches of the Magalies River. Water quality is superb, being in close proximity to the source at Maloneys Eye.
45 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria we are easily accessible for day trips.

Sections
The venue is divided into four sections:

Section 1 - Valley Brook
Section 2 - Golden Brook
Section 3 - Kingfisher Bend
Section 4 - Hekpoort 1

Magalies River Conservancy
We are the founding member of the Magalies River Conservancy.
The major objectives defined in the Conservancy rules are:

Preservation, Protection and increase of (threatened) indigenous yellow fish species in the river system.
Improving water quality in the river and anti-erosion measures on river banks and catchment areas.
Conservation of mammals and insects.
Eradication of exotic plants and trees, resulting in encouraging indigenous birds to the area.

Envronment
The area is endemic to a multitude of ferns, Cycads, wild flowers and indigenous trees. Please be considerate when walking on trails and along river banks not to damage the local flora. We would appreciate your assistance in preserving the pristine condition of this environment by picking up any litter that you may find.
Birding
The area consists of riverine forest, wooded gulleys bordered by hilly grassland/savannah. This habitat is home to an extensive variety of bird species (Bird checklist provided). We welcome the inclusion of any species which you may identify which we have not included.

Fly-fishing
Most guests visit our establishment in search of the large scale Yellow fish and more importantly, Small Scale Yellow fish. Not only are these two of the species which make up part of the 9x9 flyfishing challenge, but they are a enviable quarry found in a small river system which provides challenging and exciting fishing for quality fly-fishers.

Our fishing controls require the following:

Strictly fly-fishing

Maximum of four fly-fishers per beat

Only catch and release

Barbless Hooks

Soft mesh landing nets

Wetting hands before handling fish

Submission of catch reports for research

Small Stream tactics
This style of flyfishing requires skills and tactics which differ to used in still water venues. Due to the river environment techniques are restricted to the following casting techniques:

Roll-cast
Bow and arrow casts
Normal flyfishing casts should be kept short and restricted to one false cast before presentation of the fly.

The main technique once the presentation of the fly has been made is UPSTREAM NYMPHING, utilizing the DEAD DRIFT technique. The fly which imitates the fly food source needs to move naturally in the current in order to convince the fish.

http://www.sundowner.co.za/travel/barbushaven.htm#

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

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Miracle Waters is a dive getaway in clean spring water, with a view of the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range - less than an hour's drive from both Johannesburg and Pretoria!

Our large clear diving lake is an old open cast chrome mine surrounded by natural bush and farmlands. The water is so clean because it is naturally replenished by an underwater spring.

Entry is via paved paths for an easy plunge into the warm water.

Sporting five training platforms, it is the perfect place for instruction to beginners as well as for recreational dives at all levels. All training from One Star/Open Water Diver to Instructor Training can be done here.

The compressor room readily supplies air fills if you bring your own cylinders, and can hire out cylinders for those who need them.

The depth of our lake is 33m and the viz, which can reach 10m, is good. All divers can relax, as there are no major hazards or extreme depths. Numerous Black Bass and various species of Kurper are found in the shallows, while a bus, aeroplane, Puma hellicopter, several yachts, swimming pool, and various other items (even a computer station!) have also been introduced. Both the bus and aeroplane can safely be entered by appropriately trained divers.

Under the shadey trees are lovely picnic areas with tables and braai (BBQ) facilities where old and new friends can reminisce about the day's diving activities.

http://www.miraclewaters.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T07:48:00.001-07:00

About Sterkfontein Caves

Stone’s throw away: Just an hour’s drive away from Johannesburg and Pretoria
Groundbreaking: Site of dramatic discoveries that changed the way we view humanity and the history of human development
World-renowned: Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1999
Famous names: New scientific exhibition showcases the finds of hominid fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”

The exhibition

An hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, are the Sterkfontein Caves, world famous for their fossil finds and a well-known visitor destination. After an extensive face-lift in 2005, the Sterkfontein Caves is now home to a top restaurant, conferencing facilities, improved access into the caves, new walkways and a boardwalk past the excavation site where world-acclaimed fossils have been discovered.

The new scientific exhibition centre showcases a reconstruction of a mined cave – versus a pristine cave – cave formations and geology, early life forms, mammals and hominid fossils, among other topics. It describes in detail important finds such as “Mrs Ples”, the “Taung Child” and “Little Foot”, as well as providing information about fossilisation, palaeobotany and landscapes.

http://www.maropeng.co.za/index.php/sterkfontein/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T07:42:00.000-07:00

The Maropeng Visitor Centre

Adventure: Tour 2500m² of exhibits with an underground boat ride.
Award winning: Winner of the 2008 Tourist Attraction category at the South African Tourism Welcome Awards and many others. To read more about the awards Maropeng has received, click here.
Intriguing: See fossils, learn about how humankind was born, view stone tools up to 1-million years old, and much more.
Interactive: Ideal for children, the Maropeng Visitor Centre is self-guided and highly interactive.
Get the most out of the Cradle: Combination tickets are available for visitors who want to see the Sterkfontein Caves as well.

Welcome home!

Welcome to Maropeng and the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” in Setswana, the main indigenous language in this area of South Africa. The Cradle of Humankind is an easy drive of about an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Our ancestors have lived in this area for more than 3-million years. By coming here, you are coming to the birthplace of humanity. Welcome home!

The Maropeng Visitor Centre

The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years.

On arrival, you will see a massive burial mound called the Tumulus, which is your entrance to learning the secrets of our ancestry.

http://www.maropeng.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T07:32:00.000-07:00

The MONATE SITRUSKELDER is nestled against the Magaliesberg (mountain), surrounded by indigenous trees and overlooking the fertile valley with its citrus orchards.

Citrus produced in the Magaliesberg valley is known for its balance of tangy citric acid and delectable fruity sweetness. Therefore the citrus beverages, produced at MONATE SITRUSKELDER has a prominent unique citrus flavour. The citrus drinks are full and round, smooth on the palate with a delightful and intriguing bouquet.

PRODUCTS WE MAKE:

Thirteen Unique Citrus Beverages: Orange, Minneola & Naartjie.
Twelve Superb Citrus & Tropical Liqueurs.
"Adoons": 26 different flavours of our soft Mampoer.
"Adoonsie": Our own Spirit Cooler. Five flavours made from pure fruit juice with 5% kick; available in Orange, Granadilla, Mango, Litchi and Maroela.

http://www.monatesitruskelder.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T06:57:00.000-07:00

Our farm is situated at the feet of the majestic Magaliesberg mountains and we are open six days a week from 8h00 to 17h00. We are closed on Tuesdays.
We have a restaurant and full function facilities for weddings, corporate functions and any kind of festive occasion. Tailor made proposals can be arranged like lunches for tour groups, a picnic and wine tasting.

Besides our restaurant we can offer you a lovely relaxing picnic at the banks of the Skeerpoort river on our farm. The picnic hampers must be booked at least a day in advance.

Any quantity of cheese can be bought at the farm shop, as well as a selection of wine, preserves, souvenirs, sweets, odds and ends.

In our ‘Milk cottages’ we offer accommodation for overnight visitors.

http://www.vangaalen.co.za/main.htm

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T06:52:00.000-07:00

HOW STRAWBERRY PICKING WORKS:

Organic Strawberry Picking is available to the public from 10:00 untill 16:00 every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday during the Strawberry season.
The season extends from approximately mid-September to mid-December every year. Exact dates are dependant on the weather. Watch this page for notification.
Keep an eye on this page for details of exactly when the Strawberry Picking will commence, as this is totally dependant on the availability of ripe strawberries.
On arrival during 2011, a non-refundable entry fee of R50.00 per adult and R40.00 per child under 10 years -unchanged from 2010- is charged to enter Tangaroa Farm. (Babies under twelve months enter free.) This entitles you to picnic, walk our Blue Moon Labyrinth, use our braai facilities, or to pick organically grown strawberries and also mulberries when they are ripe.
When the strawberries are in plentiful supply, (which is NOT always the case, especially as a direct result of the lack of rain), we will provide you with a container to put them in, before weighing, and charging at the going rate. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BEST TIME TO COME STRAWBERRY PICKING IS OBVIOUSLY FIRST THING ON A SATURDAY MORNING.
During the strawberry season the Tea Garden is open from 08:30 for breakfast orders, light lunches and of course, many decadent strawberry delights that are served on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays throughout the strawberry season.
Throughout the year the FRAISE RESTAURANT at Tangaroa Farm serves superior dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings, by appointment only. (The detailed menu is on the Fraise Restaurant and Functions page.)
Picnic baskets are available DURING STRAWBERRY SEASON AND OVER THE VALENTINE'S WEEKEND ONLY, during the day or as a candle-light option in the evening, if booked and paid for, no less than 48 hours in advance. Your order and the appropriate reference details, along with the bank deposit confirmation, is required to enable the kitchen to prepare all the delightful goodies that make up the basket, or alternatively, during stawberry season, bring along your own picnic, or braai, and relax under the trees next to the dam on our farm.
Special interest groups and school groups who would like to come strawberry picking are accommodated by appointment during weekdays throughout the strawberry season.
Try our delicious homemade Strawberry Jam, or take home a beaded strawberry key ring or other momento of your visit.
Please Note: As we have many animals that run free on our farm, we do not under any circumstances allow visitors pets or other animals, at Tangaroa.

http://www.tangaroa.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T06:31:00.000-07:00

a destination spanning 10 hectares packed with exciting facilities for local and international tourist. visitors to chameleon village will be spoilt for choice. whether looking for eateries, browsing for gifts, home decor or that fine piece of art. If you are just looking for fun and entertainment for the whole family chameleon village is the place to go.

http://www.chameleonvillage.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T06:23:00.000-07:00

The Herbal Centre is in the Hartebeespoort / De Wildt area on the way to Brits, against the northern slopes of the great Magaliesberge. It is a unique and beautiful place created to teach people all about herbs. The Centre has carefully laid out paths for easy access to all areas:

To the nursery, to the tea garden and potager garden, shop, lecture hall, chapel, labyrinth, apothecary, fairy gallery and of course the gardens.

The great garden is the pivot on which all else turns in which there are culinary, aromatic, international healing plants and Africa's own indigenous healing plants, all laid out in traditional style.

The manufacturing studio creates, processes and packages all the items that are available in the shop - a cottage industry in grown-up form. The range of products is fascinating - gourmet sections, toiletries, bath products, potpourri's, fragrant oils, creams and gift items - all made in the studio - are a shoppers delight and there is a special browsing section of books and charts.

The exquisite angel exhibition - "Angels all around us" and the tiny non-denominational chapel, and the 11th century copy of Charters Cathedral's Labyrinth invite moments of peace and reflection, and the paved walks invite, we hope, inspiration and enjoyment of the plants; a showcase of the most unusual food and medicinal plants in South Africa.

http://www.margaretroberts.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T06:14:00.000-07:00

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Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T06:07:00.000-07:00

GAME DRIVES
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Day or night drives, with a duration of roughly two and a half hours are conducted seven days a week. These can be incorporated with a braai or a tour of the Wonder caves for that special outing or enjoy the lion feed on Saturdays and Sundays. We really welcome big groups and schools to visit us.

For more information and bookings contact the Booking and Information Office on (011) 957 0109/0106 or make an online booking

E-Mail: trs@iafrica.com
Only a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria situated in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, is the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. With over 600 head of game, this is the perfect setting for admiring nature on your doorstep.
More than thirty species of game, including three of the big five, can be viewed from open vehicles in the presence of an experienced SATOUR-registered guide. These include Kruger Lion, White Rhino and Buffalo. Endangered species, such as wild dog have been reintroduced into the area. Cheetah, hippo, crocodile and more than 20 species of antelope will also be part of this experience. From a vulture hide, the visitor has the opportunity to view and photograph the rare Cape Vulture. Proof that leopard occasionally traverse the area has also been found.

http://www.rhinolion.co.za/newsite/default.asp?st_ID=1

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve Animal Crèche

Animals available to touch and take a photograph with are Lion & Tiger Cubs, Cheetah cubs etc.

(Subject to availability, please enquire (011) 957 0106/0109)

Cost of entering the pens to take a photograph: R30 per person per species - 5 minutes allowed per person

Please take note of the following VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The following diseases can be spread due to the touching and/or stroking or interacting with the lion & tiger cubs (animals). Please wash your hands and other parts of your body that touched the animals properly with soap and water. Please contact your local Veterinarian or doctor with any of the symptoms related to the possible infection Possible diseases:

PARVO Virus, Feline AIDS, Snuffles, Ringworm, Feline Leukemia and Toxoplasmosis

Please search the web for links on these diseases or mail to: hippo@global.co.za

Please wash the parts of your body that touched the animals at the basin with soap provided at the EXIT gate of the Animal Crèche!

http://www.rhinolion.co.za/newsite/default.asp

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T05:40:00.000-07:00

The MAGALIESBERG CANOPY TOUR is a unique eco-adventure that takes clients on a tour down the spectacular Ysterhout Kloof, set in the ancient Magaliesberg Mountains. Eleven platforms have been built against the cliffs and rock faces of the kloof and are joined by long steel cables that clients slide along to reach the next platform.

Much like a "foefie" slide, the canopy tour essentially involves zigzagging down the kloof while stopping at each platform to admire the expansive views and surrounding ecology. Two trained canopy guides assure the safety of each participant while describing interesting facts about the indigenous plants, bird life, ecology and geology of the area. Including the briefing session tours last approximately 2,5 hours.

http://www.magaliescanopytour.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T05:31:00.000-07:00

LESEDI AFRICAN LODGE OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE

SPEND A NIGHT IN TRADITIONAL AFRICA – A KALEIDOSCOPE OF CULTURAL COLOUR

Lesedi African Lodge and Cultural village awaits those willing to participate in an adventure that reveals the mystical cultures and traditions of the people of Africa, steeped in tribal folklore and ancestral traditions. Our culture is the light of our nation – whoever walks here amongst our cultures at Lesedi can also see the light.

On arrival at Lesedi in the late afternoon, guests are welcomed in the traditional African way with a suitable escort to ‘their’ village. Once settled in comfortable, traditionally styled rooms, guests will then have the opportunity of discovering the many colourful and fascinating aspects of the cultures of the people of Lesedi.

New additions to the village and African Lodge, are the luxury Nguni rooms which include richly decorated double suites. These carry the same vibrant colours and energy as the other guestrooms in the village and are also unique to the Zulu tribe they represent, adding to the already numerous accommodation options.

The discovery begins at the Ndebele village where the introduction to the cultural experience precedes a multi-media presentation on the history and origins of today’s rainbow nation. This is followed by a guided tour of the other four ethnic homesteads – Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi. As the sun sets over the African bush, guests are escorted to the Boma for traditional singing and dancing (a very participative affair!!) depicting stories that date back to the days of their ancestors.

http://www.lesedi.com/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

2011-07-21T05:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome to The Elephant Sanctuary – an Elephant Experience for Life

The Elephant Sanctuary provides a safe haven for our elephants and offers a unique platform for guest education and interaction.

All our programs are guest and elephant driven, which means the most important part of our operation is to ensure happy elephants and satisfied guests. The close encounter with elephants you experience at The Elephant Sanctuary truly is one of a kind.

All our elephants are African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana) whose trust we’ve gained through our unique reward based training. We believe in forming bonds between humans and elephants. To this end, all our elephants are exercised and stimulated daily, which provides a firm foundation for trust.

http://www.elephantsanctuary.co.za/

Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, Bungee Mogale, Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park, Hartbeespoort Dam, Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, Chameleon Village, Tangaroa Strawberry Farm, African Island Beach Resort, Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij, Tan Malie se Winkel, Monate Sitruskelder, Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris, Eagle's Nest Cableway, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre, Maropeng, Sterkfontein Caves, Floating Restaurant, Miracle Waters Diving, Wonder Cave, Magalies River Barbus Haven, Old Kromdraai Gold Mine, Honeydew A-maize-ing Mazes, Ngonyama Lion Lodge, Montecasino Bird Gardens, Wild Cave Adventures, In The Gorge Adventures, Skywalk School of Paragliding, Gold Reef City, Crocodile River Rafting, Magalies Gliding Club, Fly Fishing, Atteridgeville Township Tourism, Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory, Old Mutual Om Die Dam Marathon, Hartbeespoortdam Aquarium, Charles Gotthard Goblins Cove, Welwitschia Country Market, Pretoria Botanical Garden, Fort West Heritage Vilage, Shades of Ngwenya Glass, Pecanwood Estate Golf, Magalies Park Country Club, Ludwig's Roses Egoli, Lion Park, Anro Flower Farm, Atteridgeville Jewellery Project, Croc City Crocodile Farm, Epic Skydiving, Lanseria Airport,

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