The small town of Magaliesburg in the Gauteng Province, about one hour's drive from the bustling cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, is surrounded by the rugged Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg Mountain ranges and shelters peacefully upon the banks of - yes, you guessed correctly - the Magalies River. Do not confuse the laid-back ambience and rural tranquillity of the village with sleepy: the list of things to do and places to visit will keep you going for weeks.
Nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and adventure destinations abound here, with a wealth of flora and fauna flourishing amidst the quartzite outcrops and densely wooded ravines. However, it is not only the chance to lock eyes with a bewildering mix of wildlife that lures visitors, but also a wealth of arts and crafts from the creative community enjoying life here.
The dramatic landscape was shaped aeons ago by gargantuan geological forces, and the mountain range of 120km with its highest peak at 1 780m above sea level stands testimony to their might. It was the abundant water and lush fauna that attracted the first inhabitants, but the infamous glitter of gold lured a final, more rapacious wave of settlers.
The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour is a unique eco-adventure on which you can experience the spectacular Ysterhout Kloof. Experience Glide above t...
While the Magaliesberg is generally the haunt only of serious rock climbers, there is one little corner open to any old walking vegetable. M...
The first kloof in the Magaliesberg to be visited by climbers was deep Tonquani, named after Tenquaan, chief of the Bakhatla tribe that took...
The Magaliesberg range of mountains, which forms a narrow wildlife sanctuary between the cities of Pretoria, Rustenburg, Johannesburg and Kr...
The remarkable Cradle of Humankind reaches back through history for literally millions of years. A myriad ancient fossils, including Profess...