The area has so much to offer, from great restaurants to extreme adventures. Check out these awesome things to do in Hartbeespoort.

A small resort town North of Johannesburg, in the North West province of South Africa – Hartbeespoort or Harties as it’s more affectionately known is the perfect destination for day visitors from the big city. The town is most famous for the Hartbeespoort Dam and the whitewater rapids of the Crocodile River. So take a drive this Sunday and make a day of it!

Here is a list of some of our favourite things to do in Hartbeespoort.

French Toast

Enjoy French Inspired architecture and food, you’d be fooled into thinking that you’re sipping your coffee somewhere in Paris. After enjoying something to eat and drink, be sure to check out their Eiffel Tower for some serious photo ops!

Hartbeespoort Cableway

The Harties cableway offers visitors unique panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesburg, Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas, as well as excellent recreational and educational facilities.

Harties Boat Company

Experience Hartbeespoort from the water on one of Harties Boat Comapies daily cruises. Relax and enjoy the sounds of water passing underneath the boat, birds swooping over the dam and fish jumping from below while yousip your drinks and enjoy gourmet snacks.

Lion and Safari Park

Explore 1000 hectares of wilderness reserve with qualified and experienced guides on predator tours, night feedings, mini safaris, private tours and full safaris. You can also drive your own vehicle with your friends and family in your own time through lion and wild dog enclosures.

Adventure Freaks at Chameleon Village

Try something new and exciting at Adventure Freaks, located at Chameleon Village. Choose between multiple activities like, paintball, go karting, archery and our personal favourite – The Big Wheel Drift Trikes!

Hollybrooke Adventure Farm

Take an unforgettable and adrenaline fueled quad bike trail, zoom through the air on their famous Orango-Tango Zip line, take a riverside ride on beautiful horses, or just chill out in their farm stall and coffee shop and enjoy an authentic pizza and cappuccino .

The Strawberry Farm

The Strawberry Farm is a fun place to be all year round and especially at strawberry season! Spend the day picking and eating deliciously sweet strawberries. Forage & Feast offers delicious breakfasts from 8:30am until 10:30am, Lunch orders until 3:30pm

Jasmyn Crafters Market

Set in tranquil gardens, nestled between the beautiful magaliesburg with a calmness needed in todays face paced world. The Jasmyn “Plaasprodukte” gives you authentically grownn fruit and veg at prices set in yesteryear. The dairy produces award winning Jerser Cow milk, cream, yogurt and cheese.

Harties River Hiking Trail

Choose from 3 spectacular trails, an easy 6km, or the more challenging 8 or 10km and hike along the Crocodile River at Hartbeespoort with breathtaking views. On a clear day you are able to see as far as Sandton City.

Relax Spa

With so much adventure activities, you are going to need some down time. Book a massage package for you and a partner at the Relax Spa. Conveniently located near the Harties Cableway.