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Pretty Place Guest Farm.
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General Information
| Location: |
Gauteng » Gauteng - All Other Areas |
| Precise Location: |
Magaliesburg,Gauteng. |
| Price Range: |
R500 - R2000 (Per Person Sharing) |
| Accommodation Type: |
Country House |
| Number Of Rooms/Units: |
5 |
| Check In/Out: |
IN 14H00 OUT 10H00 |
| Child Policy: |
Children are charged as adults. |
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Description
Close to the Cradle of Mankind. Ideal for family / small company gatherings. Game drives and elephant encounters may be arranged with adjoining game farm.
Enjoy a relaxing weekend, taking in the fresh farm air, scenic views and soothing sounds of the abundant birdlife, by day. While the breathtaking night skies are enhanced by the sounds of Jackal & Lion crying in the surrounding bush.
Partake in guided walks to view Bushmen pectroglyps & Alglo- Boer war sites, with resident archaeologist or conservationist. Walks are to be booked at reception and are undertaken early morning or late afternoon. Various wildlife can also be encountered on the walks, from duiker to warthogs
To date more than 200 bird species have been spotted in the area, including fish eagle, crimson breasted shrike, secretary bird, black headed heron, violet woodhoopoe, cape vulture, owls & raptors
Bring along your mountain bike and enjoy a scenic ride on the farms many trails.No four wheelers or motorbikes allowed.Unwind at the pool or enjoy a game of table tennis & darts in the games barn. Children can enjoy a guided walk on the farm horses. For group outride’s, contact Roberts Farm or Rietfontein Valley Horse Trails
Game drives can be arranged with the adjoining big 5 game farm, as well as elephant encounters. Other activities in the area include, hot aiballooning, microlight flights, four wheeling, 4x4 tracks, paintball, fly fishing, hikes, canopy tours, golf driving range, candle dipping, visits to cheese farms, berry farms, old mines, Sterkfontein caves, Maropeng- cradle of humankind, various curios shops in the Village of Magaliesburg and Hartebeespoort dam. There are numerous restaurants in the village of Magaliesburg, should you wish to dine out for the day. For any odds and ends you may have forgotten at home, there is a well stocked Spar and Pharmacies in the Village of Magaliesburg.
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Direction
| Situated in the Doornkloof Valley of Maanhaarrand, just 15km outside of the Village of Magaliesburg on the Rustenburg road (R24), take the Doornkloof (RD) turn off. 7km of typical South African dirt road to the Pretty Place Turn off to your right. Four wheel drive is not essential, however be forewarned low profile cars, will find the road challenging.
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Local Attractions & Landmarks
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| Restaurants and shops - Magaliesburg. |
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| Johannesburg/Pretoria. |
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| Hartebeespoort dam. |
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| Hot air balloon. |
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| Sterkfontein caves.Heritage site. |
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| Magalies river. |
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| Cradle of humankind. |
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| Games room. |
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Facilities
| Accreditations: |
AA TRAVEL,
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| Enviroment: |
City Centre, Golf Estate, River, At Dam, Countryside, Game Reserve, Mountain Views,
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| General Facilities: |
No Pets Allowed, Parking Available, Secure Off-Street Parking, Safe Available,
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| Languages: |
English, Afrikaans,
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| Recreational Facilities: |
Bar On Premises, Bird Watching, Braai / Barbecue, Communal Satellite TV, Fishing, Flower Viewing, Game Viewing, Garden, Golf, Swimming Pool, Walking / Hiking,
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Rooms
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