Andre’s guidebook
Recommended Restaurants & Pubs
Here is a list of some restaurants, pubs and popular local hang-outs for our guests.
Raasblaar Pub & Grill have a relaxing, farm-style atmosphere with sheep and chickens walking around. The food is hearty and good, like grandma used to make.
Raasblaar Pub
Raasblaar Pub & Grill have a relaxing, farm-style atmosphere with sheep and chickens walking around. The food is hearty and good, like grandma used to make.
A relaxing and beautiful setting near Hartbeespoortdam. Great service and really good food for a special dinner, or just for a relaxing lunch. A good wine selection too.
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Silver orange bistro
R513A relaxing and beautiful setting near Hartbeespoortdam. Great service and really good food for a special dinner, or just for a relaxing lunch. A good wine selection too.
A small local brewery with authentic German dishes. Great local craft beers for tasting and general enjoyment. A venue with large, open areas as well as outside seating for warmer days and evenings. A relaxing atmosphere is what you can expect here.
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Brauhaus Afrika
A small local brewery with authentic German dishes. Great local craft beers for tasting and general enjoyment. A venue with large, open areas as well as outside seating for warmer days and evenings. A relaxing atmosphere is what you can expect here.
A vibrant, attentive and homely venue with superb food and service. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. There are freshly baked artisan bread, some goods to be bought and an extensive menu.
Sit outside, under the umbrellas, on the veranda, or inside.
This is one of our favourite eateries in the area, and we love to pop in for breakfast or a brunch. The fresh juices are awesome, and the coffee... just bring another cup please!
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Vovo Telo
108 Scott StA vibrant, attentive and homely venue with superb food and service. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. There are freshly baked artisan bread, some goods to be bought and an extensive menu.
Sit outside, under the umbrellas, on the veranda, or inside.
This is one of our favourite eateries in the area, and we love to pop in for breakfast or a brunch. The fresh juices are awesome, and the coffee... just bring another cup please!
The Buffalo Grill restaurant has a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere - ideal to wind down with your favourite drink after a busy day. They have a variety of signature dishes - hamburgers, pizzas, grills, and much more at very reasonable prices.
When visiting this great family restaurant one can also expect a special offer for almost every day of the week!
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Buffalo Grill
R104The Buffalo Grill restaurant has a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere - ideal to wind down with your favourite drink after a busy day. They have a variety of signature dishes - hamburgers, pizzas, grills, and much more at very reasonable prices.
When visiting this great family restaurant one can also expect a special offer for almost every day of the week!
A local craft brewery.
Together with the best beer, fantastic food and good service. You will not be disappointed.
Buffels Brewery
Buffelspoort RoadA local craft brewery.
Together with the best beer, fantastic food and good service. You will not be disappointed.
In their own words:
"Where friends and family come together. Here we all get along and have a great time any day of the week.
Come and enjoy a drink with friends and family where the atmosphere is blissful, the food is amazing and the service fast and friendly."
Broers Pub&Grub
In their own words:
"Where friends and family come together. Here we all get along and have a great time any day of the week.
Come and enjoy a drink with friends and family where the atmosphere is blissful, the food is amazing and the service fast and friendly."
Things to do
Here are a few select options for things to do and places to visit in the area. From a relaxing spa treatment, to the more adrenaline-filled adventures.
This is recommended for all. For about two hours you don't think of anything else than yourself, the mountains, nature, and you "flying through the air". This is really a stress reliever and recommended for all.
Bookings are essential though.
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马加利斯堡林冠之旅
This is recommended for all. For about two hours you don't think of anything else than yourself, the mountains, nature, and you "flying through the air". This is really a stress reliever and recommended for all.
Bookings are essential though.
The Cheetah Centre in South Africa was established in 1971, initially as a cheetah breeding project and the Centre has during the past 40 years bred over 800 cheetah cubs. Various conservation projects have been initiated since its inception which also includes a successful African wild dog breeding programme. Known in the past as the De Wildt Cheetah Centre the name 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 cheetahs as well as other rare and endangered species.
A visit to the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre is an amazing experience. If you love seeing animals, especially endangered ones, this is the place to go. The tour guides are great and give lots of information about the animals. Try to book for the early morning cheetah run - it is an incredible experience. Tour the Centre and go on the game drive through a wild dog enclosure and a cheetah enclosure. And see caracals and servals get fed along the way. You can also sponsor animals at the Centre.
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Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre
R513 De WildtThe Cheetah Centre in South Africa was established in 1971, initially as a cheetah breeding project and the Centre has during the past 40 years bred over 800 cheetah cubs. Various conservation projects have been initiated since its inception which also includes a successful African wild dog breeding programme. Known in the past as the De Wildt Cheetah Centre the name 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 cheetahs as well as other rare and endangered species.
A visit to the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre is an amazing experience. If you love seeing animals, especially endangered ones, this is the place to go. The tour guides are great and give lots of information about the animals. Try to book for the early morning cheetah run - it is an incredible experience. Tour the Centre and go on the game drive through a wild dog enclosure and a cheetah enclosure. And see caracals and servals get fed along the way. You can also sponsor animals at the Centre.
The Harties Cableway offers visitors panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas, as well as excellent recreational and educational facilities.
There's lots to do at the base station and at the top. Kids can wander along the Dassie Loop walkway, where educational placards describe points of interest seen from the top, or play in the KidZone, while parents enjoy some much-needed rest.
Restaurants, express food stalls and a bar are all on site, as are picturesque seating areas and bomas.
The experience include:
*An exciting cable car trip on the longest mono-cableway in Africa
*Incredible 360° views of one of the most gorgeous areas in South Africa – especially popular with hikers, paragliders and nature lovers
*An educational mountain walkway, boasting information about the history of the area, its natural surrounds and various points of interest
*Shopping and dining, as well as the KidZone play area for younger visitors
*An adventure booking centre to help you make the most of your time in the area
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哈特比斯波特空中缆车
The Harties Cableway offers visitors panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas, as well as excellent recreational and educational facilities.
There's lots to do at the base station and at the top. Kids can wander along the Dassie Loop walkway, where educational placards describe points of interest seen from the top, or play in the KidZone, while parents enjoy some much-needed rest.
Restaurants, express food stalls and a bar are all on site, as are picturesque seating areas and bomas.
The experience include:
*An exciting cable car trip on the longest mono-cableway in Africa
*Incredible 360° views of one of the most gorgeous areas in South Africa – especially popular with hikers, paragliders and nature lovers
*An educational mountain walkway, boasting information about the history of the area, its natural surrounds and various points of interest
*Shopping and dining, as well as the KidZone play area for younger visitors
*An adventure booking centre to help you make the most of your time in the area
A unique venue where you and your friends can relax and travel back in time to the good old days. A place where arts and culture come together. Where local and national artists perform in the cosy, warm and exceptional theatre. Paraffin lamps and wood burners create a special atmosphere.
They serve true traditional dishes, and gusts can expect to experience exceptional service and charm. It really feels like a visit to your grandparents!
Visit the website to see the programme and artists performing.
Die Tarentaal Teater
R24A unique venue where you and your friends can relax and travel back in time to the good old days. A place where arts and culture come together. Where local and national artists perform in the cosy, warm and exceptional theatre. Paraffin lamps and wood burners create a special atmosphere.
They serve true traditional dishes, and gusts can expect to experience exceptional service and charm. It really feels like a visit to your grandparents!
Visit the website to see the programme and artists performing.
You can do a self-drive through the reserve. The roads are a little rough in spots, but completely manageable in a normal sedan.
The animal and bird life is amazing. You will find a large variety of mammals such as rhino, elephant, leopard & various buck species. And if you look a little closer (whilst going slower on the bad sections of the roads), you may see tortoises, a puff adder or a black mamba, or a (large) lizard crossing the road, or just baking in sun!
There are some restaurants for a stop or something to eat/drink along the way. They do not an upgrade in my opinion though.
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Pilanesberg National Park
You can do a self-drive through the reserve. The roads are a little rough in spots, but completely manageable in a normal sedan.
The animal and bird life is amazing. You will find a large variety of mammals such as rhino, elephant, leopard & various buck species. And if you look a little closer (whilst going slower on the bad sections of the roads), you may see tortoises, a puff adder or a black mamba, or a (large) lizard crossing the road, or just baking in sun!
There are some restaurants for a stop or something to eat/drink along the way. They do not an upgrade in my opinion though.
"Come & Enjoy Real Farm Life Horseback Trail Rides in the Magaliesberg, Escape the Stressed Life for an Hour or Three & Ride a Horse with Friends & Family.
Book your Ride with us @ 0634099412 / 0764134078!
Suitable for ALL Levels of Riding Experience!
Choose one of our amazing rides or mix and match them up…
From 1 Hour Rides - up to 3 Hours, & Book a Light Lunch with your Rides. Picnic Rides, Romantic Picnic Rides, Sunset Rides, Full Moon Rides.
We are available for Birthday Parties, Weddings, Function etc.
(Please note: Booking for Lunches & Picnic must be one day in advance)"
Rietfontein Valley Horse Trails
237A Beyers Naude Drive"Come & Enjoy Real Farm Life Horseback Trail Rides in the Magaliesberg, Escape the Stressed Life for an Hour or Three & Ride a Horse with Friends & Family.
Book your Ride with us @ 0634099412 / 0764134078!
Suitable for ALL Levels of Riding Experience!
Choose one of our amazing rides or mix and match them up…
From 1 Hour Rides - up to 3 Hours, & Book a Light Lunch with your Rides. Picnic Rides, Romantic Picnic Rides, Sunset Rides, Full Moon Rides.
We are available for Birthday Parties, Weddings, Function etc.
(Please note: Booking for Lunches & Picnic must be one day in advance)"
This two day trail is approximately 18.5 kilometers long, with the first days walk being 10 kilometers and day two being 8.5 kilometers.
There overnight facilities at Suikerkrans Camp which offer 4 huts containing 6 beds each. An ablution block is on-site and the kitchen facility is fully equipped with pots and pans, gas cooker etc while the braai area is stocked with wood.
If you do not want to stay for the full trail you can join for a day hike. The scenery is breathtaking in this part of the world and the varied terrain of the trail will allow for a great challenge. Mountains and Highveld plateaus surround you, filled with a variety of plants, shrubs and flowers.
Get out your camera and take photos of the great gorges and the stunning waterfalls along the way. You are bound to spot a few animals on your hike, some of which include bushpigs, various antelope, wild cats and a vast array of birds. It is advisable to book the huts at least three weeks prior to your visit.
WHERE
Bartletts Farm, Magaliesberg Mountains, Near Rustenberg, North West Province.
WHEN
Please Enquire
HOW MUCH
Prices on request.
TELEPHONE
+27 (0)72 463-5574
Kranskloof hiking trail
This two day trail is approximately 18.5 kilometers long, with the first days walk being 10 kilometers and day two being 8.5 kilometers.
There overnight facilities at Suikerkrans Camp which offer 4 huts containing 6 beds each. An ablution block is on-site and the kitchen facility is fully equipped with pots and pans, gas cooker etc while the braai area is stocked with wood.
If you do not want to stay for the full trail you can join for a day hike. The scenery is breathtaking in this part of the world and the varied terrain of the trail will allow for a great challenge. Mountains and Highveld plateaus surround you, filled with a variety of plants, shrubs and flowers.
Get out your camera and take photos of the great gorges and the stunning waterfalls along the way. You are bound to spot a few animals on your hike, some of which include bushpigs, various antelope, wild cats and a vast array of birds. It is advisable to book the huts at least three weeks prior to your visit.
WHERE
Bartletts Farm, Magaliesberg Mountains, Near Rustenberg, North West Province.
WHEN
Please Enquire
HOW MUCH
Prices on request.
TELEPHONE
+27 (0)72 463-5574
In their own words:
Have you ever dreamed of travelling to another world? Well, Ten Flags is here, you can finally leave your daily life behind and be whisked away to a place of imagination and fun! A theme park that can transport you to a fantasy world of entertainment, exploration and discovery. Right here in South Africa, Rustenburg, North West. You could even be an explorer in a world of wonders or a familiar fairy-tale. Surrounded by joy and happiness, you can immerse yourself in the fantasy for as long as you’re there. Welcome to Ten Flags, a destination that will transport you to an entirely new world of possibility, innovation and opportunities for a good time.'
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Ten Flags Theme Park
572 Rex RdIn their own words:
Have you ever dreamed of travelling to another world? Well, Ten Flags is here, you can finally leave your daily life behind and be whisked away to a place of imagination and fun! A theme park that can transport you to a fantasy world of entertainment, exploration and discovery. Right here in South Africa, Rustenburg, North West. You could even be an explorer in a world of wonders or a familiar fairy-tale. Surrounded by joy and happiness, you can immerse yourself in the fantasy for as long as you’re there. Welcome to Ten Flags, a destination that will transport you to an entirely new world of possibility, innovation and opportunities for a good time.'
On the same road you would travel to reach Mountain Sanctuary Park, Kumbagana Game Park lies just before the Sparkling Waters Hotel (good to know as it is a perfect spot for a good cool drink, or tea and cake en route home).
The hikes, for there are three routes all circular, trail through the Magaliesberg mountains renowned for its kloofs and ravines, unusual rock formations and mountain pools. With the added bonus of game viewing along the way.
Routes one and three combine well into a 13 km route, whilst route two is 6 km long. Of course there are no rules, and should your group of hikers need only a 6km boost before you head back to civilisation, so be it. But effectively, for the more hardened hiker, the combination makes two days of good hiking through the Rotsboom and Hamerkop kloofs.
The overnight hut is a 2 km brisk walk from the car park and you may want to factor this into your plans if you intend arriving late on a Friday evening.
Another note worth making is that the descent into Hamerkop kloof is not for sissies. The sheer slope is only possible with ladders and if anyone in the party suffers from vertigo then it is tough going. Hikers say the ladder is well anchored and secure.
Route 1 is 4 km, covering the top part of Hamerkop kloof.
Route 2 is 6 km and is for those with more experience, because of the ladder descent. The rest of the hike is pretty steep too, although the stream will give you plenty of swimming stop opportunities.
Route 3 is 9 km with a number of twists and turns before cresting the Magaliesberg.
WHERE
Start at Kumbagana Game Park near Rustenburg, North West Province.
WHEN
Booking is required.
HOW MUCH
Prices on request.
TELEPHONE
+27 (0)12 662 0586
Eagle Cove Hiking Trails
On the same road you would travel to reach Mountain Sanctuary Park, Kumbagana Game Park lies just before the Sparkling Waters Hotel (good to know as it is a perfect spot for a good cool drink, or tea and cake en route home).
The hikes, for there are three routes all circular, trail through the Magaliesberg mountains renowned for its kloofs and ravines, unusual rock formations and mountain pools. With the added bonus of game viewing along the way.
Routes one and three combine well into a 13 km route, whilst route two is 6 km long. Of course there are no rules, and should your group of hikers need only a 6km boost before you head back to civilisation, so be it. But effectively, for the more hardened hiker, the combination makes two days of good hiking through the Rotsboom and Hamerkop kloofs.
The overnight hut is a 2 km brisk walk from the car park and you may want to factor this into your plans if you intend arriving late on a Friday evening.
Another note worth making is that the descent into Hamerkop kloof is not for sissies. The sheer slope is only possible with ladders and if anyone in the party suffers from vertigo then it is tough going. Hikers say the ladder is well anchored and secure.
Route 1 is 4 km, covering the top part of Hamerkop kloof.
Route 2 is 6 km and is for those with more experience, because of the ladder descent. The rest of the hike is pretty steep too, although the stream will give you plenty of swimming stop opportunities.
Route 3 is 9 km with a number of twists and turns before cresting the Magaliesberg.
WHERE
Start at Kumbagana Game Park near Rustenburg, North West Province.
WHEN
Booking is required.
HOW MUCH
Prices on request.
TELEPHONE
+27 (0)12 662 0586
Sightseeing
Buffelspoort Dam - Camping and Casual Boating
Buffelspoort RoadTree Tops Farm Stall
Buffelspoort RoadKumbagana Game Reserve
Rustenburg WayMountain Sanctuary Park
Die ou plaas dorp
BarnardsvleiCity/town information
Mooinooi is a platinum and palladium mining town in the North West province of South Africa. The town lies just west of Modderspruit, roughly halfway between Hartbeespoort Dam and Rustenburg. Essentially a mining town, it rests in a valley used to grow citrus and mine chrome, and makes for wonderfully easy weekend breaks for city slickers and those after a moment's respite after a hard week's work.
Mooinooi is rife with farm stays and game lodges, in an area where the weather is superb most of the year-round and where bird and animal life and an environment that promises wide open space and a feeling of getting away from it all make it a popular place to stay.
Mooinooi
Mooinooi is a platinum and palladium mining town in the North West province of South Africa. The town lies just west of Modderspruit, roughly halfway between Hartbeespoort Dam and Rustenburg. Essentially a mining town, it rests in a valley used to grow citrus and mine chrome, and makes for wonderfully easy weekend breaks for city slickers and those after a moment's respite after a hard week's work.
Mooinooi is rife with farm stays and game lodges, in an area where the weather is superb most of the year-round and where bird and animal life and an environment that promises wide open space and a feeling of getting away from it all make it a popular place to stay.
Kroondal is a town situated in the Bojanala region of the North West Province in South Africa. The town began as a Lutheran mission station in 1858. It was founded on a farm named Kronendal which means “crown dale”. The area was divided up into plots for farmers where other missionaries could also set up house in order to use the station.
This led to the town having mostly German-speaking residents and the architecture is distinctly Teutonic. Kroondal is located on the N4 national road and its total population stands at about 4 000 inhabitants.
The town of Kroondal is loaded with rich history for all the history enthusiasts. There are many activities and attractions inspired by this town’s history.
Things to do in Kroondal include:
- German Establishments
- Hiking and Biking
- Lutheran Church (Built in 1896)
- Tobacco and Cotton Research Institute
Kroondal
Kroondal is a town situated in the Bojanala region of the North West Province in South Africa. The town began as a Lutheran mission station in 1858. It was founded on a farm named Kronendal which means “crown dale”. The area was divided up into plots for farmers where other missionaries could also set up house in order to use the station.
This led to the town having mostly German-speaking residents and the architecture is distinctly Teutonic. Kroondal is located on the N4 national road and its total population stands at about 4 000 inhabitants.
The town of Kroondal is loaded with rich history for all the history enthusiasts. There are many activities and attractions inspired by this town’s history.
Things to do in Kroondal include:
- German Establishments
- Hiking and Biking
- Lutheran Church (Built in 1896)
- Tobacco and Cotton Research Institute
Rustenburg
Marikana