Welcome to the Magalies Meander

"Art will remain the most astonishing activity of mankind born out of struggle between wisdom and madness, between dream and reality in our mind." Browse through the work of renowned national and local artists, all displayed in tranquil surroundings.
Regular solo exhibitions is a ‘not to be missed’. Art classes.
We also cater for special occasions or team building – beginners or professional artist welcome! Open 7 days a week and Fri & Sat evenings @MelonRouge on Zeekoeihoek Road.

Auto Cradle Estate

Cell: 082 782 4142
Fax: 086 694 4992

Motoring in “The Cradle” has never been more exciting. We have established a perfect venue for families and motoring enthusiasts alike. A fully licensed restaurant set on 6ha in the middle of the Magalies Meander, we offer a function venue with a difference. Our upstairs deck which is our showcase for vehicle launches or any other function of your choice can accommodate 130 guests. Car club visits to our famous biker “Full Throttle” Sunday Breakfast. Menus are available on request.

Elephant Sanctuary

Tel: (012) 258 0423
Tel: (012) 258 0332

The Elephant Sanctuary offers an exciting, fully comprehensive elephant experience. We offer an exclusive, 'hands-on', educationally oriented experience with 4 African Elephants. Walk, touch, brush down and feed. Overnight Lodge Experience; Join us for an intimate overnight stay in one of our two lodges and experience true African hospitality
3 Programs daily, - 08h00; 10h00; 14h00

Lovers Rock Family Holiday Resort

Tel: (014) 577 1327
Fax: 086 524 6103

Swim in the glorious natural river pool or in one of the resorts 2 pools, of which one is heated. Stroll and fish along the wooded banks of the Magalies River, marveling at the wealth of the beautiful bird-life that abounds in the natural environment. Lovers Rock is offering Karaoke evenings on Saturdays and Paintball war games on weekends. Other things to do: Put-put, Ping-Pong, Trampolines, play park, volleyball, kiddies horse rides.

Maropeng Visitor Centre

Tel: 014 577 9000

The visitor centre at Maropeng showcases the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the unprecedented quantity of hominid fossils discovered in this area. A boat ride takes visitors through the life-giving elements of water, ice, earth and fire and thereafter interactive displays provide an understanding of the unique characteristics of modern humankind with a multitude of intriguing facts about the human population.

Montana Mountain Retreat

Tel: (014) 534 0113
Fax: (014) 534 0160

If "Heaven is a place on earth" then we preserve some heaven for you. In the heart of the Magaliesberg mountain, 1,5 hrs from Jhb//Pta, 8 semi-luxury cottages scattered around for privacy. Individual braais. Stunning pool overlooking mountain. Plenty hiking/ walking/ scrambling in the mountain. Relax at our picturesque dams; calm your mind and soul. Sink into the peaceful sounds of pure African bushveld. Leave fulfilled!

Parnassus Farm

Tel: 072 640 0217

This is an ideal country venue to host educational training,
conferencing, team building or weddings. Magnificent new facilities include multi-purpose banquet/lecture hall and two well-equipped 28-seater breakaway conference venues. Dining hall and kitchen, recreation room, dormitories and chalets.

Sterkfontein Caves

Tel: 014 577 9000

The Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is one of the richest and most productive paleao-anthropological hominid fossil sites in the world, having yielded some of the most valuable and oldest evidence of the origins of humankind ever found. The caves are open daily from 9am to 5pm. Guided tours are available and the last tour departs at 4pm. Booking is advisable as visitor numbers are limited.

West Rand District Municipality

Tel/Fax: (011) 411 5272

The West Rand prides itself in being the premier tourism destination in Gauteng. Boasting the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and the heritage of gold and in order to capitalize on these resources, the WRDM is in the process of facilitating the developing of several community based tourism products.
For all information call West Rand Tourism.