Brookwood Trout Estate Family Braai
The Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary
The Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary
What You Will Experience
The Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary is one of only eight free-release primate sanctuaries in the world. Covering approximately 7ha in one of the many kloofs of the Magaliesberg mountain range, the sanctuary is home to squirrel, spider and capuchin monkeys which were previously raised as household pets or bred for pet trade. Guests leave tours with the understanding that monkeys do not make good pets – monkeys will always be better suited to a natural, free-living environment!
012 258 9904
The Elephant Sanctuary
The Elephant Sanctuary
What You Will Experience
Loxondonta africana– – that’s the cool scientific name for African elephants. Visit The Elephant Sanctuary in
Hartbeespoort Dam for an intimate experience with elephants that have been rescued, and domesticated through positive reinforcement animal management principles. Get to know these animals, feed them, experience a hand-in-trunk walk with the elephants.
reservations@elephantsanctuary.co.za,
012 258 9904/5/6 https://hartbeespoortdam.elephantsanctuary.co.za/
Lion & Safari Park
Lion & Safari Park
What You Will Experience
Just over 10km from Lanseria International Airport, the Lion Park has been loved by locals and foreigners for 50 years. Visitors are able to book a game drive, or enjoy a self-drive at the Park. Guests also have the opportunity to engage in the experience of hand-feeding a selection of animals, ostriches and other antelope species that roam freely on the 600ha property. Enjoy a meal while you’re there at The Wetlands Restaurant or Bull and Buck Grill for a bite to eat. And pop in at the curio shop to grab a few mementos. Find out about The Little Rangers Adventure Club for kids aged 5-12 – the Club offers environmentally driven bush activities that are both creative and informative, including art in the park, feeding the giraffes as well as survival bush skills.
info@lionpark.com, 087 150 0100 https://lionandsafaripark.com
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve
What You Will Experience
The Wild Awaits: Welcome to the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve, where you and your family can go on a game drive, watch predators feed, explore a cave, have a braai, speed around a bike track, climb a jungle gym, go for a swim, share a pizza, enjoy sundowners, stay the night and so much more.
011 957 0349
Brookwood Trout Estate Family Braai
Brookwood Trout Estate Family Braai
What You Will Experience
“Brookwood Estate is an idyllic retreat in the Cradle of Humankind, only one hour’s drive from either Johannesburg or Pretoria. We have five well stocked dams and excellent Yellow Fish fishing in the Blaauwbank River. We can confidently say that our trout dams hold some of the biggest Rainbow Trout in Gauteng! The largest of the five dams holds a multitude of fish including Bass, Yellows, Carp & Bream. We are open week days from 07h30 – 18h00 and 06h00 -18h00 on weekends. We also have a night fishing event on the third Wednesday of every month. For those of you who want to spend a little more time, we offer two luxurious fully equipped, self-catering, two bedroomed chalets with open fireplaces as well as 3 camper’s cabins. There is also a quaint, fisherman’s cabin and a tackle shop.
Email: info@brookwoodtroutfarm.co.za
(Sun-Tue): +27 72 256 7561
(Wed-Sat): +27 82 856 2448
Brookwood Estate Trout Farm (brookwoodtroutfarm.co.za)
GPS Coordinates: S25′ 58.605 and E27′ 48.558
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
What You Will Experience
Set on a 300ha estate, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden needs a picnic basket, a blanket and conversations that last all day! A popular location for weddings, special functions and picnics, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden features the spectacular 70m Witpoortjie Waterfall. This is regarded as the source of the Crocodile River, which flows into the Hartbeespoort Dam. The gardens are home to jackals, mongooses, scrub hares and porcupines and an astonishing 340 bird species. Perhaps the most popular of these are a breeding pair of Verreaux’s Eagles which nest can be found on Roodekrans Ridge. The restaurant within the garden has a camera on the nest 24/7, and if you’re lucky, you may just spot a bit of social activity from these aloof but majestic birds. While 25ha are maintained as gardens, the rest is an untouched nature reserve, with breath-taking cliffs made of bands of quartzite and shale rocks that tell the story of the incredible geological history that formed them.
https://www.sanbi.org/gardens/walter- ,
086 100 1278 / 079 778 3851 and
Sisulugarden@sanbi.org.za
Askari Game Lodge
Askari Game Lodge
What You Will Experience
Whether you’re an amateur or professional wildlife photographer, or even if you’re Nature’s No. 1 Fan, Askari has an array of activities on offer, including game drives, elephant touch-n-feed interactions, elephant walks, as well as mountain or petroglyph hiking trails. The Askari Game Lodge & Spa is situated within a pristine wilderness area of over 6 800 hectares with natural African bushveld and an abundance of flora, fauna, birdlife and wildlife.
address: R560, 1 Doornspruit Road, Magaliesburg, Gauteng Province
GPS Coordinates: 25°55’35,68″S, 27°32′.46,29″E
Email : reservations@askarilodge.co.za
Telephone: +27 (0) 14 577 2658/9
https://www.ecasa.org.za/pages/askari-lodge
