Sue’s guidebook
Cultural experience - palaentology and archaeology, early hominids
A must see into the caves - learn about the geology of the area and the how the early hominids used the caves, marvel at the underground lake. See where Mrs Ples was found...and more...
Go on a boat ride through the passages of earth's time, find out where homo sapien sapien fits in to the earth's journey, and more...
Is the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind experience. Learn about the early hominids, see the evidence found by archaeologists and palaentologists, find out where we as homo sapien sapien fit into the path of time.
104 locals recommend
The Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre Maropeng
Is the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind experience. Learn about the early hominids, see the evidence found by archaeologists and palaentologists, find out where we as homo sapien sapien fit into the path of time.
Sterkfontein Caves
Kromdraai RdA must see experience into the caves...fascinating
Food scene
Try out a beer from a variety of artisnal handcrafted beers available. Gorgeous views of the hills where the famous Battle of Dwarsvlei took place on 11th July 1900.
The Bru House & Diner
Try out a beer from a variety of artisnal handcrafted beers available. Gorgeous views of the hills where the famous Battle of Dwarsvlei took place on 11th July 1900.
Well known variety of handcrafted beers to try. Book a table for lunch over the weekends.
34 locals recommend
Black Horse Brewery & Restaurant
32 Zeekoeihoek RoadWell known variety of handcrafted beers to try. Book a table for lunch over the weekends.
Game drives, Fine restaurants, Ox wagon collection and other collectables in their Museum
15 locals recommend
Askari Game Lodge
Game drives, Fine restaurants, Ox wagon collection and other collectables in their Museum
Delicious ice cream made in the Italian way. Experience a tasting session by buying one of their Tasting Boxes and sit out in their garden whilst deciding which ice cream is the tastiest!
La Veneziana Ice Cream
Rustenburg RoadDelicious ice cream made in the Italian way. Experience a tasting session by buying one of their Tasting Boxes and sit out in their garden whilst deciding which ice cream is the tastiest!
Immaculate restaurant and excellent service combines with a variety of menu choice to provide the visitor a gastronomic experience enjoyed either out in the shady garden or on the patio. Highly recommended.
8 locals recommend
Esther's Country Lodge
R560Immaculate restaurant and excellent service combines with a variety of menu choice to provide the visitor a gastronomic experience enjoyed either out in the shady garden or on the patio. Highly recommended.
Quiet and rustic near the river offers a varied choice of menu and craft beer (licensed bar) - eat outdoors under the trees or inside under the thatch roof. Lots of family/children activities to enjoy (archery, pedal go-carts, sky-trail etc). Treat yourself to a massage on board the train carriage or browse in the book shop.
Noble Village
Quiet and rustic near the river offers a varied choice of menu and craft beer (licensed bar) - eat outdoors under the trees or inside under the thatch roof. Lots of family/children activities to enjoy (archery, pedal go-carts, sky-trail etc). Treat yourself to a massage on board the train carriage or browse in the book shop.
Loads of choices to make from the wide selection of items in the deli. Sit down to a meal in their restaurant and enjoy the view of the mountain.
Meat & Eat Deli
Nooitgedacht RoadLoads of choices to make from the wide selection of items in the deli. Sit down to a meal in their restaurant and enjoy the view of the mountain.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous panoramic views over the Magaliesberg mountain range, the Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding area and southwards across to the Witwatersberg mountain range. Relax over a light meal whilst you're taking in the views.
64 locals recommend
Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort
Gorgeous panoramic views over the Magaliesberg mountain range, the Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding area and southwards across to the Witwatersberg mountain range. Relax over a light meal whilst you're taking in the views.
A vast selection of hand made African crafts and curios to choose from. Bargain with the stall holders to get that special gift! Enjoy the colours, sights and sounds whilst you browse.
37 locals recommend
Chameleon Village
A vast selection of hand made African crafts and curios to choose from. Bargain with the stall holders to get that special gift! Enjoy the colours, sights and sounds whilst you browse.
Nature based tourism
Meet some of the special species of monkeys who live in this Sanctuary and learn where they come from. Spend time observing their behaviour.
56 locals recommend
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam
DamMeet some of the special species of monkeys who live in this Sanctuary and learn where they come from. Spend time observing their behaviour.
Here's an opportunity to meet interesting reptiles and animals in a safe environment. A long and well established visitor experience.
31 locals recommend
Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park
1 Scott StHere's an opportunity to meet interesting reptiles and animals in a safe environment. A long and well established visitor experience.
Book a trail for exhilarating walks up the mountain side offering spectacular views of the Harties Dam and surrounding areas as well as southwards to the slopes of the Witwatersberge range.
Shelter Rock
Hartbeesfontein RoadBook a trail for exhilarating walks up the mountain side offering spectacular views of the Harties Dam and surrounding areas as well as southwards to the slopes of the Witwatersberge range.
Adventure Experience
Take to the air in a balloon! The views from the flight over the valley are gorgeous. A "must do" on your bucket list of adventure!
31 locals recommend
Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
R560 SkeerpoortTake to the air in a balloon! The views from the flight over the valley are gorgeous. A "must do" on your bucket list of adventure!
Amanzingwe Lodge & Conference Centre
199 Pelindaba RdBook a ride on their zip line - enjoy the thrill of the line!
Whether its archery, horse riding or quad biking that you're wanting to experience on your "must do" bucket list - book an adventure experience and enjoy the thrill and fun.
17 locals recommend
Saddle Creek Adventures
Whether its archery, horse riding or quad biking that you're wanting to experience on your "must do" bucket list - book an adventure experience and enjoy the thrill and fun.