Private Hartbeespoort Dam and Magaliesberg Mountains Tour


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From $167.89

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Johannesburg, Johannesburg

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled mineral water

Entrance fees to Harties Cable Car

Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

What's Not Included

All Meals and Drinks

Animal and Snake Park: adult R 140.00 - child R 70.00

Ferry Boat 25 minutes: adult R 70.00 - child R 40.00 (ages between 3 to 12 years old)

Gratuities

Upside Down House: adult R 100.00 - child R 40.00 (4 - 7 years)


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Sandton
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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Hartbeespoort Dam
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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Hartbeespoort Dam - Snake and Animal Park
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.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not 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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Upside Down House
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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included






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