12/07/2013
WHAT TO DO WHILE YOU ARE VISITING OUR AREA:
Aquarium – (Dam Wall) Show times are 11:00 & 15:00 on Sat, and 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00 on Sun & Public Holidays. Adults pay R40.00, Pensioners R35.00 and children R20.00 (www.hartbeespoortdam.com/aquarium) 012 259 0080.
Art gallery Blue Ivy – Landsmeer, opposite Jasmyn and in Scott str. (www.blueivygallary.co.za) 082 332 0567
Art gallery Kobus Moller –Landsmeer opposite Jasmyn windmill. (www.kobusmoller.com) 082 856 3087
Bushbabies Money Sanctury – (Old RSB Rd) Walk through natural indigenes forest on elevated wooden walkways and experience a variety off exotic monkeys in an exquisite natural environment. 012 258 9905. www.monkeysanctury.co.za
Chameleon Village Flea market – (Old RSB Rd) African art market. (www.chameleonvillage.co.za) 072 326 7125
Chameleon Reptile Park – (Old RSB Rd) (www.reptileconservation.co.za) 083 402 2987
Cradle of Human Kind Wonder & Sterkfontein Caves – (Magalies) Show cave, a natural wonder 2 2000 million years old, enter by lift so no crawling necessary. No claustrophobia, 011 957 0106/9
Cradle of Humankind - Maropeng Centre – (Magalies) R95 per adult, R55 per child. Official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind, an underground attraction, a journey of discovery! (www.maropeng.co.za). Contact 014 5779000
Cradle of Humankind - Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve: - (Magalies) This prime game reserve boasts with lion, cheetah, rhino, tiger, hippo, wild dogs and many more. View the Feeding of lion, cheetah & wild dog. Live snake displays, Animal crèche with lion, cheetah, tiger & leopard cubs. Open Daily. (www.rhinolion.co.za) Contact 011 957 0044/24.
Cradle of Humankind – Wild Cave adventures (Magalies) 082 632 1718
Day trips and tours – Tours to Sun City & Pilanesberg. Contact 082 747 7649 or email (johan.jvrensburg@gmail.com)
Elephant Sanctuary –(Old RSB Rd) Touch and feel experience. Feed them & walk with the elephants. Different packages, start off on R375.00 per adult and R195.00 per child. (www.elephantsanctuary.co.za). 012 258 0423
Goblins – (Magalies) Fairy world & wizard shop, tea garden .Closed Mon. & Tue. (www.goblins.co.za). 014 576 2143
Jasmyn farm market & coffee shop – (Meerhof) The big wind mill. Fresh produce market. 012 259 1862
Lesedi Cultural Village – (Lanseria Rd) Experience the Five Multi-cultural village’s on a guided tour. Traditional dancers and singing show. Rates: R190.00 per person excl. lunch/dinner, R285.00 including traditional lunch/dinner buffet. (www.lesedi.com). Contact 012 205 1394.
Monate Citrus Cellar – (Old RSB Rd) Tours & tasting. Book (www.monatesitruskelder.co.za). 012 258 0712 Kobus
Pilanesberg Game reserve– next to Sun City – (Rustenburg) Day Visitors can experience a Big Five Safari. Rates: R 45.00 per adult and R 20.00 per vehicle. (www.pilanesberg-game-reserve.co.za). 014 555 1600
Paperworld – Scrapbooking Factory (on Silkaatsnek Rd) – 012 250 1478
Snake and Animal Park – (Dam Wall) R50.00 per adult, R20.00 per child. (www.snakeanimalpark.co.za) 012 253 1162.
SA Lion Park – (Lanseria Rd) – 0861 LION
Tan Malie se Winkel – (Old RST Rd) Braai lunches and farm animals. (www.tanmalie.co.za). Contact 012 253 0778.
Tangaroa Strawberry farm – (Magalies) Open Saturdays and Sundays only. Horse riding, Animal farm, tea garden and picnics Strawberry picking season is only from September to December months. (www.tangaroa.co.za). Contact: 012 207 1116/ 082 503 5996.
The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre – (De Wildt Rd) Children younger than 6 years not allowed. Tours are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays @ 8:30. Rates: R 200.00 per person (3 hours guided tour) or Cheetah run - 45 minutes tour for R100.00 per person. Booking is essential. (www.dewildt.org.za). 012 504 1921
The Lake predator park – (Skeerpoort) safari tours, 4 of the Big 5. (www.thelakepredatorpark.co.za). Contact : 082 326 7284/ 012 207 1178.
Ukutula Lion breeding programme and game farm – (www.ukutula.co.za). 012 254 1777 / 084 510 1046
Van Gaalen Cheese farm (Skeerpoort) Learn how cheese is made, picnics by the river (www.vangaalen.co.za). 012 207 1289.
Welwitcia Flea market – (Old RSB Rd) Country market, at Upperdeck. (www.countrymarket.co.za) 083 302 8085
Attractions: things to do
AmaZwingZwing Zip Line – (Broederstroom) Enjoy this unique adventure of sliding on steel cables while viewing the game below (www.amazwingzwing.co.za) 082 962 0971
Boat: Snake & animal park Pleasure boat – Half an hour Float trips. (Confirm days of week available). Entry fee to the park is R 50.00 per adult and R 25.00 p.p for a float trip. (www.hartbeespoortsnakeanimalpark.co.za) 012 253 1162.
Hot Air Ballooning: Bill Harrops – (Magalies) R2115.00 per person (www.balloon.co.za). Contact 011 705 3201.
Spa Vusalela – Lovely packages. (www.vusalela.co.za) 0861 Day Spa, 082 9409592 or 012 3712910
Golf Course Brits Club – 18 holes. Non-members weekdays special R190 for 2 persons incl. golf chart, weekends 18 holes R 250 per person excluding chart, Saturday/Sunday afternoon special R 250 for 2 people including chart. (www.seasonsgolfestate) 012 250 2522.
Horse riding Scheerpoort – Picnics may also be arranged. 083 751 5393 Karen.
Miracle waters dive gateway - Scuba diving in an underwater spring (www.miraclewaters.co.za). 083 235 9840.
Pelinduna Adventures – Water rafting, Paintball, Abseiling, Hiking & Quad biking (www.pelinduna.com) 083 258 2579
River rafting: At the Broederstroom T-junction. Rates: Half day R 250 per person, Full day R 380 per person. (www.paddlepower.co.za). Contact: 012 205 1278/082 742 1922.
Shopping: Village Mall (Schoemansville) Shops Include Checkers, Foshini, Sport Scene, Restaurants, FNB, ect.
Shopping: Sediba Plaza (Ifafi) Shops include Super Spar, Pharmacy, Doctor, Hair & Beauty Salon, ABSA, ect.
