Attractions IN/AROUND Hekpoort
Nature Reserves
Cradle Nature Reserve
The Cradle Nature Reserve covers an area of 3 000 hectares, which includes a delightful array of plant and animal species representing the diversity of South Africa. The wildlife within this private reserve includes white rhino, giraffe, brown hyena and ...
World Heritage Sites / Landmarks / Archaeological
Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind Site comprises a strip of a dozen dolomitic limestone caves containing the fossillised remains of ancient forms of animals, plants and most importantly, hominids. The dolomite in which the ...
Archaeological / Landmarks / World Heritage Sites
Fossil Hominid Sites
Fossil Hominid Sites at Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site South Africa. The Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein caves, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs have produced abundant scientific information on the evolution of the human being ...
Mountain Passes
Kommandonek Pass
Kommandonek Pass is not a major pass, but it does have historical merit. It lies on the R560 / R512 up above Kosmos Ridge on the edge of the Hartbeespoort Dam, in Magaliesberg, and connects Hartbeespoort with Hekpoort. A drive over Kommandonek not ...
Memorials / Mandela Route / Landmarks / Uniquely South African
Long March to Freedom Monument
South Africa's "march to freedom" has been a long and complex one, and visitors will find themselves completely awe-struck by this country's journey when they visit the Long March to Freedom Monument. This fascinating monument, which is growing all the ...
Nature Reserves / Mountain Reserves / Landmarks
Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve
The Magaliesberg is the second oldest mountain range in the world, almost 100 times older than Mount Everest, and half the age of the earth. It is described as being 'at the interface of two great African biomes – the Central Grassland Plateaux and the ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Magaliesberg Birding
The Magaliesberg, its mountain and surrounds, is one of the most beautiful spaces for birds to live. It is no surprise that it is an IBA (an important bird area)and that 450 species of bird make the area home, including specials like the Cape vulture, ...
Nature Reserves
Mountain Sanctuary Park
Mountain Sanctuary Park is aptly named, for it is every bit the restful and refreshing space in which to reconnect with nature it professes to be. One heads to Mountain Sanctuary Park to refresh the soul and re-invigorate one's sense of self. It covers ...
Game Reserves
Plumari Game Reserve
Plumari Ranch Game Reserve comprises a pristine malaria free wilderness area of over 2000 hectares. The ranch boasts an amazing natural African bushveld with an abundance of wildlife. Guests can expect to see leopard and expect to see white rhino, ...
Natural Wonders / World Heritage Sites
Sterkfontein Caves
The Sterkfontein Caves are a series of limestone caves 50 kilometres north west of Johannesburg that are not only the richest, but most productive palaeo-anthropological sites in the world. They form part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, ...
... and a little further afield
Game Reserves / Nature Reserves
Magalies Wild Game Farm
Magalies Wild Game Farm has two major selling points: the first is that the farm lies so close to Johannesburg and Pretoria that weekends easily expand into a holiday's worth of downtime, without the endless drive to get there and back. And the second is ...
Landmarks / Memorials / Miscellaneous
Nirox Sculpture Park
North west of Johannesburg is an area known as the Cradle of Humankind. It's a newsworthy area not least for the recent release of data based on two Australopithecus sediba fossils discovered in the area. The science postulates, rather ...
Hekpoort as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Cradle of Humankind, Doornhoek, Kromdraai, Maanhaarrand, Magaliesburg, Renosterspruit, Skeerpoort
Staying Overnight
Imbabali Retreat
Imbabali Retreat is located in Hekpoort and offers accommodation in tranquil surroundings with views of the Magaliesburg Mountains. The farm has ...
Idwala Le Ingwe Tent Two
Idwala Le Ingwe Tent Two is a self-catering tented bush camp sleeping up to six guests. There are two bedrooms furnished with a King-size bed or ...
Idwala Le Ingwe House
Idwala Le Ingwe House is a unique holiday home offering accommodation in Magaliesberg on a picturesque farm. The home is a fully equipped for a s...
Sable Mountain
Sable Mountain is nestled on a picturesque farm situated on the outskirts of Magaliesburg offering accommodation in Hekpoort, a small village set...
River Dance
River Dance is situated in Hekpoort, offering rustic countryside self catering in Magaliesburg. The accommodation is ideal for relaxing weekend g...
Votadini Country Cottages
Votadini Lodge offers accommodation in Hekpoort. The lodge is surrounded by spectacular views, a variety of bird life and clean fresh air. We hav...
Idwala Le Ingwe Tent Three
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors combined with luxury accommodation in Magaliesberg as your senses feast on spectacular views, the sound of bird...
Mokoya Lodge
At Mokoya Lodge you will have a comfortable and relaxed sleep in one of the private twin or double rooms; which are en-suite and have scenic view...
Idwala Le Ingwe Villa
Idwala Le Ingwe Villa offers accommodation on a picturesque farm situated on the outskirts of Magaliesburg, a small village set below the Magalie...
Idwala Le Ingwe Tent
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors combined with luxury accommodation in Magaliesberg as your senses feast on spectacular views, the sound of bird...
Esther's Country Lodge
On arrival at Esther's, one gets an impression of modern minimalism. This is a guest lodge with a difference, decorated with pieces of glass art ...
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