'''Hartebeespoort''' is a small town nestled between the Magaliesberg Mountains and Hartebeespoort Dam in the North West Province of South Africa.

Understand

Hartebeespoort is located close to the North West Province's border with Gauteng, within an hour's drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg

Get in

By Car

From Johannesburg, follow the '''R512''' north, from Pretoria follow the '''N4''' or '''R514''' west.

Get around

The small town area can be explored on foot, but you really need a car to explore the whole area around the dam.

See

  • The tunnel and dam wall.
  • Hartebeespoortdam Aquarium. 27 (0)12 259-0080. 25 entrance fee. :30AM to 5PM. ocated on the eastern side of the dam, close to Jasmyn. See tropical and freshwater fish, crocodiles, seals and penguins.
  • Ultra Lux Travel. gricultural Holding 375, Roux Street, Kameeldrift West, Pretoria, 0068, North West Province, South Africa. 27 82 872-8620. ttp://sites.google.com/site/ultraluxtravel/. Luxury Coach Hire

    Do

  • GoVertical. ttp://www.gotrekking.co.za. 27 (0)82 731-4696. nfo@govertical.co.za. Abseil, hike and climb with GoVertical. They often do abseiling or climbing in the Magaliesberg.
  • Cableway to the top of the Magaliesberg mountains. n the R514, between Scott Street and the R511. 27 (0)12 253-1706. ttp://www.hartbeespoortdam.com/cableway/. pen 10AM to 3:30PM Monday to Friday and 10AM to 5PM over weekends. 30 per person. lackeagle@mweb.co.za. View the dam and surrounds from the top of the mountain. There is also a restaurant at the base of the cableway. [http://www.labour.gov.za/media-desk/media-statements/2004/accident-at-hartbeespoort-dam This cableway is no longer operational.]....
  • Elephant Sanctuary. ttp://www.elephantsanctuary.co.za/magalies.htm. 27 (0)12 258-0423. lephantsanctuary@mweb.co.za. n the west side of the dam, just off the R512. rom R325 per person, Elephant rides start at R250 per person. course lunch is optionally available at R120 for the 10AM session. Groom an elephant and lead it around by it's trunk or explore the bush on the back of an elephant.

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  • Ons Plek Country Kitchen. ttp://www.onsplekcountrykitchen.co.za/. 27 (0)82 872-8620. pcountrykitchen@gmail.com. Function hall that can accommodate up to 100 guests for - Weddings / Parties / 21 st / Year End functions ? whatever the occasion. Variety of menus available to suit their budget. Braai packs / buffet meals / Chinese braai / Spit braai. Sunday Live Misic.

    Midrange

  • Arendskrantz" phone="+27 (0)12 253-1227. t the base of the cableway. lackeagle@bluedust.co.za.
  • Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij. ttp://www.vangaalen.co.za/. 27 (0)12 207-1289. nfo@vangaalen.co.za. Dutch dishes and lots of cheese.
  • Tangaroa Strawberry Farm. ttp://www.tangaroa.co.za/. n the R560, just past Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij. icnic basket for two from R175. Have a picnic on a working strawbery farm.
  • Papa Jo'. 27 (0)82 410-3344. ust ofter passing over the dam wall from Pretoria's side. Very good pizzas.

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  • Hartbeespoort Eco Lodge & Boutique Backpackers. ttp://sites.google.com/site/hartbeespoortbackpackers/. gricultural Holding 305, Birdflower Road, Kameeldrift West, Pretoria. 27 (0)82 367-3346. artbeespoortbackpackers@gmail.com. rom R100 per night per person sharing.

    Midrange

  • La Chaumiere Guest House. ttp://www.lachaumiere.co.za/. 27 (0)12 205-1007. 86 600 7329. aChaumiere@absamail.co.za. ust off the R512 between Lanseria and Broederstroom">Relaxing country bed and breakfast.</sleep>

  • The Ring Oxwagon Lodge. ttp://www.thering.co.za/. 27 (0)12 259-1506. nfo@thering.co.za. 280 per person Bed & Breakfast. ust off the R511, between the N4 and Meerhof, clearly signposted. Chalets (3 to 6 beds) and or sleep in a doublebed oxwagon.

  • Voelkop. ttp://www.voelkop.co.za/. rom R170 per chalet. 27 (0)12 254-1157. ust off the R556 towards Sun City. Clothing optional resort aimed at the gay market.

  • Hartbeespoort Dam Lodges. ttp://www.johannesburg-direct.com/hartbeespoort-dam/accommodation/1. 861 - SA - TRIP. upport@johannesburg-direct.com. ust off the R512. Relaxing country lodges and bed and breakfasts.

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  • The De Wildt Cheetah Lodge. ttp://www.dewildt.org.za/. 600 to R650 per person sharing. heetah@dewildt.org.za. 27 (0)12 504-1921. PM. 1AM. 350 for transfers to OR Tambo airport if required. n the R513 towards Pretoria.

  • Cocomo Guesthouse and Conference Centre. 6 Cannon Crescent. rom JHB: Take the Hans Strydom road which becomes the Lanseria road.. 27 (0)12 259 0303. ttp://www.cocomoguesthouse.com. 4:00. 0:00. 700. 5__43' 48.6'' S. 8__11' 52.64'' E.

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