So you want to go on holiday in South Africa but somewhere other than Cape Town? Magaliesburg is a great option. Only less than 2 hours away from Johannesburg this is a great breakaway.
Here’s a list of the 10 Things you can do in Magaliesburg:
1. Relax and visit Askari Spa
There’s no better way to relax than a spa treatment, Askari offer a large variety of spa services and the spa service is excellent. You can also eat at the hotel after your treat or simply have sundowners at the bar.
2. Saddle Creek Adventures
If you are more adventurous then Saddle Creek is a must. You can go horse riding, quad biking, laser pigeon clay shooting, hot air balloon safari, go-karting, to name a few of their activities. The activities are priced from about R 180/ $16 per hour or so.
http://www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za
3. Go on a Canopy Tour
Magalies Canopy Tour is amazing! Located in the heart of the Magaliesberg mountains where 11 platforms have been constructed high against the rock faces of the Ysterhout Kloof which is estimated to be 2,400 million years old. You will get the best views from this location and the adrenaline will be pumping! Tours packages start from about R 595/ $ 50 for a 150-minute tour.
http://www.magaliescanopytour.co.za
4. Take a hike!
Fancy a nice hike in nature? Take a hike on one of the Hennops Hiking Trails. There are 3 hikes to chose from 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km with different levels of difficulty. The views are great on the hike and it’s a great experience. They are open Monday – Sunday between 8 am and 5 pm. There is an entrance fee of about R70/ $6 per adult and R40/ $4 per child. You must pay for your entrance fee in cash as they don’t have a card machine.
5. Spot the Elephant
Take a drive to the Elephant Sanctuary which is located in Hartbeespoortdam. You can walk trunk in hand with the elephants, feed the elephants, ride the elephants and more. There’s also a monkey sanctuary and cable car ride. They are open from Monday – Sunday from 7 am to 5 pm.
http://www.elephantsanctuary.co.za
Want to see more on Magalies? Get to see what I did in Magaliesburg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywmJ_nSWV-E