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The Magaliesberg on your doorstep

Between Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg, at the foot of the Magaliesberg.

3 kmHartbeespoort Dam
3 kmPecanwood Golf Estate
2 kmSPAR, restaurants & pubs
20 minLanseria Airport
Deck view over the hills towards the dam
01On the property

Four hectares to wander

The ravine trailA 1 km walk through the bush to a secluded deck in the ravine.
The mountain behind the lodgeA steep climb with no marked path, rewarded with views over Hartbeespoort Dam.
Pool, deck & bomaOr simply stay put — sun by the waterfall pool, sunset from the upper deck, fire in the boma.
02Nearby

Things to do in the valley

Adventure

Hot-air ballooning

Sunrise flights over the Magalies River Valley, usually finished off with breakfast after landing.

Views

Harties Cableway

Ride up the Magaliesberg for panoramic views over the dam and the bushveld.

On the water

Hartbeespoort Dam

Boat cruises, fishing and picnic spots along the banks, about 3 km away.

Wildlife

Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve

Game drives through a reserve in the Cradle of Humankind.

Wildlife

De Wildt cheetah centre

Guided tours at the centre known for its cheetah breeding programme.

Wildlife

Elephant & monkey sanctuaries

Elephant and primate sanctuaries tucked into a Magaliesberg kloof.

Heritage

Cradle of Humankind

Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Golf

Pecanwood & Blair Atholl

Pecanwood is 3 km away and Blair Atholl about 20 minutes — popular with golf tours.

Food

Van Gaalen Cheese Farm

Cheese tastings and a farm restaurant in Skeerpoort.

Food

Farm stalls

Fresh produce, bread, cheese and biltong for the braai, all close by.

Outdoors

Horse riding & quad bikes

Guided trails along the Magalies and Skeerpoort rivers.

Opening times and bookings change, so please check with each venue before you go — we’re happy to share our favourites.

03Getting here

Finding the lodge

From Johannesburg, take the N14 towards Hartbeespoort and follow the Ironwood Kloof signs along Kloof Road for the final stretch.

The last kilometre is gravel — take it slowly, especially in a low car.

Detailed directions are sent with your booking confirmation.

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The gravel driveway approaching the lodge

Exclusive use · self-catering

Bring your people to the mountain

Check-in from 14:00 · an hour from Johannesburg · 20 minutes from Lanseria