Guidebook for Hartbeespoort
Food Scene
Fine dining at it's best - this is a beautiful place for when you want to have a special meal/celebrate a special occassion. Website: http://www.silverorangebistro.co.za/
32 locals recommend
Silver orange bistro
R513Fine dining at it's best - this is a beautiful place for when you want to have a special meal/celebrate a special occassion. Website: http://www.silverorangebistro.co.za/
Wonderful restaurant overlooking a beautiful pond and wildlife. They have live music on select weekends, and a great kids area (with animals and activities) next door.
8 locals recommend
The Fat Olive
Pelindaba RoadWonderful restaurant overlooking a beautiful pond and wildlife. They have live music on select weekends, and a great kids area (with animals and activities) next door.
A simple but cozy Italian restaurant with great pizza - it stays open til after midnight if you want to have a drink or snack late in the evening.
La Terrazza Restaurant
A simple but cozy Italian restaurant with great pizza - it stays open til after midnight if you want to have a drink or snack late in the evening.
Artworks decorate the gardens of this rustic restaurant specialising in Swiss and Bavarian dishes. Boasting 100% artificial free ingredients, hormone free meat, imported real Swiss cheese, gnocchi, wiener schnitzel, zuercher geschnetzeltes, and freshly baked Swiss bread, diners are ensured of an authentic dining experience.
African Swiss
Artworks decorate the gardens of this rustic restaurant specialising in Swiss and Bavarian dishes. Boasting 100% artificial free ingredients, hormone free meat, imported real Swiss cheese, gnocchi, wiener schnitzel, zuercher geschnetzeltes, and freshly baked Swiss bread, diners are ensured of an authentic dining experience.
This Irish pub makes its own craft beer and is situated in a rustic stone cabin overlooking the valley. They also make great pizzas. It's only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6pm. Website: http://www.alehouse.co.za/
Ale House
Bart Pretorius RoadThis Irish pub makes its own craft beer and is situated in a rustic stone cabin overlooking the valley. They also make great pizzas. It's only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6pm. Website: http://www.alehouse.co.za/
This laid-back, rustic grill-restaurant boasts a huge and lively garden terrace, plus live music. Open late (til 4am) for drinks.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Upperdeckrestaurant/
25 locals recommend
Upperdeck Restaurant
This laid-back, rustic grill-restaurant boasts a huge and lively garden terrace, plus live music. Open late (til 4am) for drinks.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Upperdeckrestaurant/
One of the top restaurants in South Africa, you'll experience incredible fine dining in an art nouveau setting. There are also beautiful guest rooms to stay in if you choose to enjoy a bit too much wine at dinner. You have to reserve in advance. Website: https://www.restaurantmosaic.com/
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Mosaic
Francolin AvenueOne of the top restaurants in South Africa, you'll experience incredible fine dining in an art nouveau setting. There are also beautiful guest rooms to stay in if you choose to enjoy a bit too much wine at dinner. You have to reserve in advance. Website: https://www.restaurantmosaic.com/
Stunning views of the Highveld are all around in this beautiful bistro restaurant. Website: http://cradlehotel.co.za/restaurant/
6 locals recommend
The Cradle Restaurant @ The Cradle Boutique Hotel
Kromdraai RoadStunning views of the Highveld are all around in this beautiful bistro restaurant. Website: http://cradlehotel.co.za/restaurant/
This landmark Dutch windmill houses a family-friendly restaurant with a mezzanine floor and terrace. There is also a wonderful fruit/vegetable market.
7 locals recommend
The Windmill Restaurant
1 Jan Smuts RdThis landmark Dutch windmill houses a family-friendly restaurant with a mezzanine floor and terrace. There is also a wonderful fruit/vegetable market.
Spanish Tapas restaurant with an African twist. Beautiful garden terrace. Website:http://www.siestatapasbistro.co.za/
11 locals recommend
Siesta Tapas Bar and Bistro
78 Scott StSpanish Tapas restaurant with an African twist. Beautiful garden terrace. Website:http://www.siestatapasbistro.co.za/
A lovely French cafe open for breakfast and lunch. Website: http://frenchtoastharties.co.za/
19 locals recommend
French Toast Koffie Kafee
A lovely French cafe open for breakfast and lunch. Website: http://frenchtoastharties.co.za/
Entertainment & Activities
This authentic Dutch cheese farm, restaurant and hiking/mountain biking spot is wonderful for family and outdoor/sport enthusiasts. Their restaurant has a great outdoor patio in the garden and serves good food (especially cheese dishes). Children can get up close to farm animals and play on the jungle gym. Website: http://www.vangaalen.co.za/
Van Gaalen Restaurant
This authentic Dutch cheese farm, restaurant and hiking/mountain biking spot is wonderful for family and outdoor/sport enthusiasts. Their restaurant has a great outdoor patio in the garden and serves good food (especially cheese dishes). Children can get up close to farm animals and play on the jungle gym. Website: http://www.vangaalen.co.za/
Hollybrooke Farms offers farm-style accommodation, horse riding, quad biking, team-building and hiking in a relaxed retreat in the Magaliesberg. Website: http://hollybrooke.co.za/
Hollybrooke Farms Horse , Quad Trails , BB , Restaurant ++Orango Tango
Hollybrooke Farms offers farm-style accommodation, horse riding, quad biking, team-building and hiking in a relaxed retreat in the Magaliesberg. Website: http://hollybrooke.co.za/
Adventure-seekers should check out this zipline adventure in the impressive Ysterhout Kloof nature area. Eleven platforms connected by steel cables have been constructed in the gorge, where visitors can zigzag from one point to another and enjoy the spectacular views while learning about environmental science. Website: http://www.magaliescanopytour.co.za/index.php
34 locals recommend
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour
Adventure-seekers should check out this zipline adventure in the impressive Ysterhout Kloof nature area. Eleven platforms connected by steel cables have been constructed in the gorge, where visitors can zigzag from one point to another and enjoy the spectacular views while learning about environmental science. Website: http://www.magaliescanopytour.co.za/index.php
Guided horse riding in the beautiful Magaliesburg mountains, perfect for children and families. Website: http://www.hartieshorsetrailsafaris.co.za/
Harties Horse Trail Safaris
R511Guided horse riding in the beautiful Magaliesburg mountains, perfect for children and families. Website: http://www.hartieshorsetrailsafaris.co.za/
This guesthouse/restaurant often has music nights which feature some of South Africa's best musicians (as well as great global music), playing in the trees/under the stars... enjoy! Website: https://www.dieoupastorie.com/
11 locals recommend
Die Ou Pastorie
S56 SkeerpoortThis guesthouse/restaurant often has music nights which feature some of South Africa's best musicians (as well as great global music), playing in the trees/under the stars... enjoy! Website: https://www.dieoupastorie.com/
Parks & Nature
Wonderful set of hiking trails that range from 2.5km (easy) to 10km (medium/hard). There are caves, cable cars, suspension bridges and lots of gorgeous scenery. Website: http://www.hennopstrails.co.za/hiking-trail/
20 locals recommend
Hennops Hiking Trail
R511Wonderful set of hiking trails that range from 2.5km (easy) to 10km (medium/hard). There are caves, cable cars, suspension bridges and lots of gorgeous scenery. Website: http://www.hennopstrails.co.za/hiking-trail/
Lion & Safari Park is a 600 hectare wildlife conservation enclosure for Transvaal lions. Amazing up-close lion as well as wild dog sitings (wild dogs being one of the rarest wild animals in Africa). Website: http://www.lionandsafaripark.com/
274 locals recommend
Lion & Safari Park
R512 Pelindaba RdLion & Safari Park is a 600 hectare wildlife conservation enclosure for Transvaal lions. Amazing up-close lion as well as wild dog sitings (wild dogs being one of the rarest wild animals in Africa). Website: http://www.lionandsafaripark.com/
This 57 000 hectare Game Reserve is brimming with almost all of Southern Africa’s game species, and lets you see the Big 5. It's less than 2hrs away, and you can either drive around spotting animals yourself (you just pay entrance fees to the park) or book a game drive with a Ranger in a safari vehicle. Check out gate times (where the park is open), rates and activities (game drives with Rangers) here: http://www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org/travel/tariffs-gate-times/
106 locals recommend
Pilanesberg National Park
This 57 000 hectare Game Reserve is brimming with almost all of Southern Africa’s game species, and lets you see the Big 5. It's less than 2hrs away, and you can either drive around spotting animals yourself (you just pay entrance fees to the park) or book a game drive with a Ranger in a safari vehicle. Check out gate times (where the park is open), rates and activities (game drives with Rangers) here: http://www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org/travel/tariffs-gate-times/
Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary is a privately owned primate rehabilitation centre for orphaned and abused monkeys, where you can get up close with them (especially the beautiful tiny bush babies). Website: http://www.monkeysanctuary.co.za/
56 locals recommend
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam
DamBush Babies Monkey Sanctuary is a privately owned primate rehabilitation centre for orphaned and abused monkeys, where you can get up close with them (especially the beautiful tiny bush babies). Website: http://www.monkeysanctuary.co.za/
At the Hartbeespoort Dam Snake & Animal Park you’ll see lions, snakes, seals, chimps and many other fascinating animals. You’ll find it at the base of the Magaliesberg Mountains in a sanctuary complete with shady trees, an expanse of water and massive cliffs. Set aside a good few hours to explore this 60-year-old destination, where the aim is to preserve and offer education on South African wildlife. Website: http://www.hartbeespoortsnakeanimalpark.co.za/
31 locals recommend
Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park
1 Scott StAt the Hartbeespoort Dam Snake & Animal Park you’ll see lions, snakes, seals, chimps and many other fascinating animals. You’ll find it at the base of the Magaliesberg Mountains in a sanctuary complete with shady trees, an expanse of water and massive cliffs. Set aside a good few hours to explore this 60-year-old destination, where the aim is to preserve and offer education on South African wildlife. Website: http://www.hartbeespoortsnakeanimalpark.co.za/
Hiking, rock climbing and abseiling - a great outdoor adventure. Website: http://www.shelterrock.co.za/Index.html
Shelter Rock
Hartbeesfontein RoadHiking, rock climbing and abseiling - a great outdoor adventure. Website: http://www.shelterrock.co.za/Index.html
Sightseeing
The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway, originally constructed in 1973, extends to the top of the Magaliesberg and offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and the surrounding area. Website: http://www.hartiescableway.co.za/
64 locals recommend
Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort
The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway, originally constructed in 1973, extends to the top of the Magaliesberg and offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and the surrounding area. Website: http://www.hartiescableway.co.za/
Go for a hot-air balloon ride in one of the most beautiful ballooning locations on the planet. Bill has been taking people up in his balloons for almost 40 years. After your morning balloon ride, you'll get to enjoy a fabulous all-you-can-eat champagne brunch in the clubhouse. Website: http://balloon.co.za/
31 locals recommend
Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
R560 SkeerpoortGo for a hot-air balloon ride in one of the most beautiful ballooning locations on the planet. Bill has been taking people up in his balloons for almost 40 years. After your morning balloon ride, you'll get to enjoy a fabulous all-you-can-eat champagne brunch in the clubhouse. Website: http://balloon.co.za/
Essentials
The Spar grocery store has all the food and supplies you'll need - there is also a liquor store, chemist, hardware store, pizza restaurant and Wimpy's burgers in the plaza.
FNB Bank ATM Spar Mountain Lake
The Spar grocery store has all the food and supplies you'll need - there is also a liquor store, chemist, hardware store, pizza restaurant and Wimpy's burgers in the plaza.
A great butchery with all the meat you could want. They can run out of certain meat/cuts by lunchtime (on busy weekends), so go in the morning if you can.
Broederstroom Country Butchery
A great butchery with all the meat you could want. They can run out of certain meat/cuts by lunchtime (on busy weekends), so go in the morning if you can.
Shopping
A large African market to buy souvenirs, crafts, hand-made furniture and jewellery. There are also food stalls and restaurants. Website: http://www.chameleonvillage.co.za/
37 locals recommend
Chameleon Village
A large African market to buy souvenirs, crafts, hand-made furniture and jewellery. There are also food stalls and restaurants. Website: http://www.chameleonvillage.co.za/