Day Visitor: Family Outings

Day Visitor: Family Outings

BILL HARROP’S "ORIGINAL BALLOON" SAFARIS

Take a flight over the Magaliesberg in a hot air balloon. - Bookings essential.
Tel: (011 705 3201)

ALICE ART GALLERY

With a policy of supplying art for the people by artists whose work is decorative, attractive and, above all, understandable, the Alice Art Galleries owned by Alice Pitzer are making a name for themselves as being among the most influential in South Africa.
Tel: 083 331 8466 / 083 377 1470

STERKFONTEIN CAVES

The Sterkfontein Caves, a visitor destination for decades and famous for its fossil finds has undergone a major facelift and now sports a new hominid scientific exhibition, fantastic restaurant, new paths and a wooden walkway pass the excavation where Mrs Ples was found in 1947.
Open 7 days a week from 09h00 – 16h00 (last tour).
Tel: 011 668 3200

MONATE SITRUSKELDERN

One of the four citrus cellars in the country. The only one to make orange, Minneola and naartjie wine. Taste the wines, exquisite liqueurs, Adoons of the Magaliesberg, a soft Mampoer and Adoonsie: a real fruit juice, refreshing Spirit Cooler. Open 7 days a week.
Booking for cellar tours essential.
Tel: 012 258 0712
Cell: 082 465 8585

THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

The Elephant Sanctuary provides a safe-haven for our elephants and offers a platform for guest education and interaction.We offer guest and elephant driven programs where the most important part of our operation is happy elephants and satisfied guests
Tel: +27 12 258 0423 / 9906

The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre

The Centre was established in South Africa in 1971, in the past known as the De Wildt Cheetah Centre it has recently been changed to The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre as a tribute to the woman who has devoted her life to the survival of the cheetah species.

Mission
To ensure the long term survival of the Cheetah, African Wild Dog and other wild animals in general. Today the Centre can look back with satisfaction on a job well done in ensuring the survival of Acinonyx jubatus - the cheetah, successfully breeding the king cheetah in captivity for the first time in the world.
Learn more about the breeding project and the conservation projects at the Centre - order a copy of the book 'Cheetahs of De Wildt' written by Founder and Director Ann van Dyk

Tel: 012 504 9906 /7 /8
Mobile: 083 675 5668 / 083 892 0515

MAROPENG

Upon arrival, a huge ancient burial mound (the Tumulus) comes into sight and from there on it’s one thrilling experience after another as the secret to our ancestry is revealed.
Tel: +27 14 577 9000

ASKARI GAME LODGE

Askari Game Lodge in the Plumari Game Reserve offers Big 5 game viewing with game drives scheduled twice a day. Touch and feed our elephants at scheduled times or visit our museum at the main lodge.

Askari Lodge has one of the largest private collections of ox wagons, carts and other animal drawn vehicles from the period 1800 to 1900. A variety of stone and iron-age arte facts, items from the Boer War and San Bushmen rock carvings tell the history of the area, which is also known for the nearby Battle of Nooitgedacht. Examples are available in the museum and guided bush walks take guests through areas where many stone carvings can be found.

A sumptuous Sunday carvery is available at the main lodge overlooking the elephant dam, or up at the Day Visitors Centre.

Please note that bookings for the game drives, elephant experiences and lunches are essential.

Tel: +27 11 475 6027

BELLGABLES COUNTRY RESTAURANT

Here you will find tranquillity, elegance and a superb dining experience,
quite unlike any other.
Tel: 082 551 8855

MAGALIES EXPRESS TRAIN

The train can be hired for corporates, parties, team building as well as for private individuals wanting to get away from the city and experience something different for the day.
Tel: 011-956-6409

ANGELA EIDELMAN

Member of the Water Colour Society of South Africa. Visit the gallery of Angela Eidelman. Housed in one of the original Cottages of the Magalieberg. Angela is a well know artist and has Work in many private and municipal collections. Come and enjoy original watercolour and oil paintings.
OPEN WEEKENDS 9am - 5pm. Weekdays by appointment.
Tel: (014) 577 1534
Fax: (014) 577 1633

MAGALIES JUNCTION - SPAR

Magalies Junction SPAR has a Butchery, Bakery, Fresh Produce, Post Office and Deli.

Tel: +27 14 577 1161/1441

CROC CITY CROCODILE AND REPTILE FARM

Croc City Crocodile Farm provides the opportunity to observe one of the world`s most spectacular predators at close range.

Tel: 083 657 7561 / 083 321 1016

TORO YA ME

Toro Ya Me is the latest addition to a popular fleet of large boats operating on Hartbeespoort Dam. The boat is capable of hosting a variety of functions which includes conferencing and other types of corporate activities over and above that of just a fun get together or a pleasant sunset cruise.

Tel: 082 810 5399

FARMHOUSE COMPLEX AND DRIVING RANGE

The Farm House is set in the peaceful valeey of Hartbeesfontein Conservancy. The views of the the majestic Magaliesberg to the north and the somewhat smaller Witwatersberg in the south are magnificent.

For More information on what to do in the area please call us for a day visitors list!

RELAX AND UNWIND IN MAGALIESBURG, CLOSE TO HARTEBEESPOORT DAM AND THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND PLEASE TAKE NOTE: OVER A WEEKEND, A ONE NIGHT STAY WILL RESULT IN A 30-50% SURCHARGE MOST VENUES REQUIRE A MIN OF 2 NIGHTS STAY OVER WEEKENDS AND MIN OF 3 NIGHTS STAY OVER A LONG WEEKEND. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE**


ONE CALL TO OUR OFFICE WILL PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH ALL OUR RECOMMENDED VENUES THAT THE AREA HAS TO OFFER. CALL 011 475 6027 A/H : 083 752 0036