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Skeerpoort, Hartbeespoort Dam
Skeerpoort train station lies along the R560, west of Hartbeespoort dam and just outside the parameters of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. If there is a town of Skeerpoort then it remains very well hidden in amongst the gentle swellings of the Magaliesberg range of mountains, and the fields of farmland that line the side of the road.
This part of the country, however, is heavenly. Despite being an hour and a half from Johannesburg, Skeerpoort lies virtually untouched. There are very few neighbouring towns, if you discount the presence of the now densely occupied and extremely popular Hartbeespoort Dam roughly ten minutes' drive away, and, whilst there is obvious development in the way of farms, the sense of open space and the presence of the mountains and the World Heritage Site, make it most inviting for those seeking to get away from it all without having to travel too far.
People here speak about the Skeerpoort Valley or the Skeerpoort farmlands, through which a river of the same name flows. Places to rest your head are usually on neighbouring farms, some of which rest on the banks of the river. And there is plenty to do here, other than drink in the views and trample farmland on endless walks.
Bill Harrop's hot air balloon safaris lift off from the Skeerpoort balloon field, there are guided horse trails along the banks of both the Magalies and Skeerpoort rivers, the Cradle of Humankind takes one on an adventure of ancient history and human beginnings and encompasses 47 000 hectares with over 400 attractions that include access to ancient fossils, whilst the hills of the Magaliesberg and Hartbeespoort Dam provide another myriad activities.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House
Die Ou Pastorie
Die Ou Pastorie is a unique guest house and restaurant situated in Skeerpoort, Magaliesberg. Built around an original 1880's pastoral home and se...
Guest House / Self Catering
Basil's Boma
Basil's Boma is a unique, comfortable and exclusive non-pretentious 'one of a kind' bush chalet for two people. This romantic hide-away is known ...
Guest House
Migdash Guesthouse
Situated on the banks of the Magalies River, Migd�sh Guesthouse offers accommodation in a selection of rooms. Here you can enjoy a tranquil stay ...
Guest House / Self Catering
La Bastide Guesthouse
La Bastide offers accommodation designed to cater to the varied needs of the visitors to the area. The multitude of exciting activities in our ar...
Self Catering
Hollybrooke Farms
Hollybrooke Farms offer accommodation in two thatched roofed, self catering chalets or the farmhouse. Situated in the Skeerpoort Valley on the ba...
Guest House / Self Catering
Little Swift Chalets
Little Swift Chalets is situated in the Skeerpoort Valley and overlooked by the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain Range. Intimate and romantic self-...
Guest House
Remhoogte Mountain Lodge
Remhoogte Mountain Lodge offers accommodation on a working farm situated in the quaint village of Skeerpoort, only an hour away from Johannesburg...
Self Catering
Basil's Potter's Shed
Basil's Potter's Shed in Skeerpoort is a self catering cottage for two with a small private garden. The unit has one bedroom furnished with a Que...
Guest House / Self Catering
Vulture Creek
Vulture Creek is situated in Skeerport, just west from Hartbeespoort Dam. The accommodation cottages are situated on a small holding that has riv...
Things to do in the area
Cycling
Van Gaalens MTB Trails
Grab your mountain bike and get on the Van Gaalens Mountain Bike Trail. This intermediate trail is 1-3 hours long and consist of a network of rou...
Scenic Flights
Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris
If you�re going to do it, do it in unassailable style with the acclaimed best in South Africa. Top class sunrise flights depart from Harrop's new...
Caf�s & Eateries
Dine at Die Ou Pastorie
Set in an 1880�s pastoral home, Die Ou Pastorie has a unique and serene ambiance, along with its exquisite setting in magnificent gardens at the ...
Caf�s & Eateries
Hollybrooke Coffee Shop
The Hollybrooke Coffee Shop is a coffee shop in the good old-fashioned sense - serving coffee, hot and cold beverages and a simple uncomplicated ...
Family Entertainment
Orango Tango Zipline
Perched on the banks of the Magalies River, deep in the verdant beauty of the Skeerpoort Valley in Hartbeespoort Dam, is the exciting world of th...
Sports & Leisure
Noble Adventures
Although it�s hard to tear yourself away from the beautiful accommodation in Magaliesburg, you�ll probably want to experience a bit of this gorge...
Restaurants: Casual Dining
Nobleman Brewing Company
The Magaliesberg accommodation available to visitors ranges from rustic lodges to boutique guest houses. Staying here promises gorgeous views, pl...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Magalies Park Golf Club
Magalies Park golf course is an 18-hole course designed by Loutjie van Aswegen. Here, the total length of the course is a men's 5 864m and a ladi...
Golf Courses
Pecanwood Golf Club
Pecanwood Golf and Country Club is situated on the southern shore of the Hartbeesport Dam in the North West Province, en route to Sun City and no...
Cultural
Lesedi Cultural Village
Lesedi, which is seSotho for �light�, was initiated in 1995 as a tourist attraction and today features five traditional dwellings, each represent...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Game Reserves
Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve
The 17 000 hectare privately owned Silkaatsnek Nature Reserve lies in the foothills of the Magaliesberg in the North West province, between Brits...
Botanical Gardens
Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre
Margaret Roberts is a brand that has long been associated with herbs, tinctures, herbal, food and health products in South Africa. The Margaret R...
Miscellaneous
Pelindaba Visitor Centre
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation's flagship facility, Pelindaba, lies in the midst of Hartbeespoort's hills, home to the Safari-1 reactor...
Nature Reserves
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 i...
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 Hart...
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