Majestic Magaliesberg

West Rand

Situated on the western side of Gauteng, stretching from the Magaliesberg mountain range in the north. Less than 45 minutes' drive from Sandton, Pretoria, and Johannesburg. Lanseria International Airport offers an alternative entry point. The West Rand forms part of the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where evidence of hominid habitation has been documented stretching back two million years.

At a glance

🦴Cradle of Humankind, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 2 million years of human history

🔬Sterkfontein Caves, world's longest sustained paleoanthropological excavation

🏨Misty Hills, 4-star hotel in 60 acres of botanical gardens

🗿Maropeng Visitor Centre, official Cradle of Humankind visitor centre

🏔️Magaliesberg, hot air ballooning, canopy tours, skydiving, fly fishing

Largest venues

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Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa

Up to 1 000 delegates

Maropeng aAfrica Boutique Hotel

Up to 580 delegates

Riverstone Lodge

Up to 300 delegates

Glenburn Lodge

Up to 250 delegates

Valverde Country Hotel & Fat Olive Restaurant

Up to 200 delegates

Hibon Lodge

Up to 150 delegates

Heritage sites

🏛️Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (maropeng.co.za)

🏛️Sterkfontein Caves, world-famous fossil finds, 4 million years of human history

🏛️Kromdraai Gold Mine, one of SA's oldest gold mines, discovered 1881

🏛️Nirox Sculpture Park, 15 hectares, artists' residence

Unique experiences

✨Air Ventures Hot Air Ballooning (+27 83 356 2435)

✨Magaliesberg Canopy Tours (+27 14 535 0150)

✨Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve (+27 11 957 0349)

✨Johannesburg Skydiving Club (+27 83 759 3483)

✨Wild Cave Adventures (+27 11 956 6197)

Food

🍽️Carnivore Restaurant (Africa's Greatest Eating Experience)

🍽️Gilroy's Brewery (Craft Beer & Dining, 400-seat)

🍽️Billy G Buffet (Upmarket Family Buffet, Silverstar)

Nightlife

🌙Southern Sun Silverstar Casino (Muldersdrift)

🌙Cradlestone Mall (160+ stores, Mogale City)

🌙Key West Mall (120+ stores, Krugersdorp)

Annual events

📅Cradle Cycle Festival (April)

📅Wild West Country Fest (September)

📅Go West Heritage Week (September)

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