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Activity Johannesburg, South Africa
Private Hartbeespoort Dam and Magaliesberg Mountains Tour
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About this activity
From Johannesburg, we depart to Hartbeespoort Dam and Magaliesberg Mountain offers amazing views on water and land. At Snake and Animal Park, we proceed to learn more about these endangered species such as South African reptiles. We encounter Cape Vultures, African hunting dogs, and chimpanzees as well as South African National birds – blue crane. We proceed to embark on the boat for a cruise exploring the Dam from Kommandonek passing the Caribbean estate and Sandy lane golf course. Heading to Kosmos foreshore and the quaint Kosmos Village to the dam wall. Then head passing The Islands and back to the harbor. Arrive at Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort with your ticket at hand sent via WhatsApp/email, follow the COVID-19 protocols. As you travel to the top, you will encounter a nature reserve from your bird’s eye view and spot giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Upon reach choose to dine at several restaurants or have a drink at the Lookout Bar offering a view of the eastern region.
At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–10
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Kasi Africa Safari & Tours
Ages: Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Included: Bottled mineral water
- Included: Entrance fees to Harties Cable Car
Not included
- Not included: All Meals and Drinks
- Not included: Gratuities
- Not included: Animal and Snake Park: adult R 140.00 - child R 70.00
- Not included: Ferry Boat 25 minutes: adult R 70.00 - child R 40.00 (ages between 3 to 12 years old)
- Not included: Upside Down House: adult R 100.00 - child R 40.00 (4 - 7 years)
- Not included: Admission fees: Upside Down House
Itinerary
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Sandton
Passing by
After pick-up at your location is confirmed 24hours prior to starting time, thereafter we travel to Hartbeespoort passing Lanseria Airport a privately owned international airport, along the road we approach Lion Park and Lesedi Cultural Village.
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Passing by
We drive on the famous Hartbeespoort Dam was built in 1921 and was the largest dam in the Southern Hemisphere in that era. The dam wall stands 149.5 meters long and 59.4 meters high, built cutting through Magaliesberg.
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Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park
1 h 30 min Admission not included
After the formalities at Snake and Animal Park, we proceed to learn more about these endangered species such as South African reptiles including snakes, crocodiles, and turtles. We encounter Cape Vultures, African hunting dogs, and chimpanzees as well as South African National birds – blue crane.
We proceed to embark on the boat for a cruise exploring the Dam from Kommandonek passing the Caribbean estate and Sandy lane golf course. Heading to Kosmos foreshore and the quaint Kosmos Village to the dam wall. Then head passing The Islands and back to the harbor.
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Stop 4
one hour Admission included
Arrive at Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort with your ticket at hand, follow the COVID-19 protocols. Thereafter, travel to the top and encounter a nature reserve from your bird’s eye view and spot giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Upon reach choose to dine at a number of restaurants or have a drink at the Lookout Bar offering a view of the eastern region. However, take a stroll along “The Dassie Walk” a 1200-meter walkway. After the amazing experience takes the cable car back down.
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Upside Down House
one hour Admission not included
We make our way to the Upside Down House, with all the furniture inside above your head. Explore the house as guests are allowed to take images and spend some leisure time in the house.
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Sandton
Passing by
We return back to drop guests off at their pick-up location.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- St Andrews Boutique Hotel
- The Giglio Boutique Hotel
- Cyrildene Lodge
- Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg, Melrose Arch
- The Parktonian All - Suite Hotel
- Campafela Guest House
- The Bannister Hotel
- The Jack Rose
- SUN1 Edenvale
- The Palazzo Montecasino
- Pivot Hotel Montecasino
and 121 more pickup points
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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