CRADLE OF HUMANKIND WORLD HERITAGE SITE SPEED MARKETING WORKSHOP. Gauteng 26 July 2017

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1 CRADLE OF HUMANKIND WORLD HERITAGE SITE SPEED MARKETING WORKSHOP Gauteng 26 July

2 SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM SATSA South African Tourism is mandated to market South Africa internationally as a perfect tourism destination. We welcome you with open arms, hearts and the warmest, widest smiles, excited to invite you to our shores, homes and braais. Come and experience our hospitality wherever you go and get in touch with our wide variety of fascinating cultures and local traditions. Our people are ready to show you our country s natural wonders, draw you into the rhythm and soul of Africa, give you close encounters with our regal wildlife and take you on an unforgettable journey through our ancient and recent past. We guarantee you will have incredible stories to tell. SATSA is a member-driven, non-profit association representing the private sector and offers the inbound tourism industry unequalled opportunities for networking. SATSA represents transport providers, tour operators, destination management companies, accommodation suppliers, tourism brokers, adventure tourism providers, business tourism providers, and tourism service providers. SATSA members have to conform to the highest standards in the tourism industry, which are checked annually. SATSA members are bonded, providing a financial guarantee of deposits held against the involuntary liquidation of a SATSA member. The SATSA logo is a guarantee to travellers of quality in tourism, and is highly prized. SATSA has a daily impact on tourism in Southern Africa through its lobbying activities.

3 CRADLE OF HUMANKIND New to Maropeng s temporary exhibition space, The Gallery, is the astonishing Almost Human Exhibition. This world-first exhibit tracks the incredible story of the Rising Star cave and the extraordinary discovery of a new Hominin species. From the discovery itself, to the ongoing research on this new Hominin, you can be part of this ongoing story that has gripped the world. See the original Homo naledi material as well as a new wonderful find! Entry to Almost Human is included in the standard ticket price for the Maropeng exhibition experience. For more information contact (014) or Find us on and Facebook Maropeng-Cradle of Humankind The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (COHWHS) was listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in This site of global significance located about 50 kilometres north west of Johannesburg, occupies hectares of land. Its complex of fossil-bearing caves contains a superbly preserved record of various stages in the evolution of humankind within the past 3.5 million years which have yielded some of the most iconic fossils of extinct ancient human ancestors and relatives, and associated fauna. These include Mrs Ples, Little Foot, Australopithecus sediba, and the latest groundbreaking discovery - Homo naledi. The COHWHS is an area of outstanding universal value. As Gauteng s only World Heritage Site, and a premier tourism destination, the site is based on the conservation, exploration and interpretation of the story of humanity and its brand value encompasses ancient history, human beginnings, adventure, discovery and a whole lot more.

4 1a. MAROPENG A AFRIKA LEISURE PTY LTD 1b. MAROPENG OFFICIAL VISITOR CENTRE TO THE CRADLE OF HUMANKIND WORLD HERITAGE SITE Janine Muthusamy/Lindsay Marshall Tel: /9019 Cell: janinem@maropeng.co.za/lindsaym@maropeng.co.za Web: City: Gauteng Facebook: MaropengSA Janine Muthusamy Tel: Cell: janinem@maropeng.co.za Web: City: Gauteng Facebook: Maropeng SA Maropeng - the place of our origins - carries global stature as the official visitor centre to South Africa s fascinating World Heritage Site - the Cradle of Humankind. The hectare Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site was declared because of its outstanding universal scientific, historical, cultural and educational value. This unique site boasts hundreds of Hominin fossil finds, authenticating the notion that all of humankind traces its origins to Africa. Fit four million years into your next trip! The amazing story of human origin is held in the Cradle of Humankind a story of adventure, survival and the relentless drive of the human spirit. The worldfamous Sterkfontein Caves boasts an exhibition, cave tour and a cosy coffee shop. The official visitor centre, Maropeng, only 10km away, explores the past, present and potential future of humankind. Hosting viewing decks; a market place; two restaurants; conference centre; and stunning four-star boutique hotel. With its panoramic surroundings and breathtaking views of the Magaliesberg Mountains, a world-class visitor centre, four-star boutique hotel and offering unique tour packages - The Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre offers an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Embark on a fascinating journey back in time to the very beginning of the origin of our species. The interactive, informative and fun exhibition showcases the progress that humankind has made from our earliest beginnings to modern day. Tours of the Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng commence daily at 09h00. For bookings, go to 6 7

5 2. ASKARI GAME LODGE & SPA 3a. HARTIES BOAT COMPANY & LA DOLCE VITA GUESTHOUSE Graham Shipway Tel: Web: City: Magaliesburg Facebook: AskariLodge Instagram: GuvonHotels Natasha Mostert Tel: /5045 Cell: Web: City: Hartbeespoort Dam Facebook: HartiesBoatCo LaDolceVitaKosmos Instagram: hartiesboatco Askari Game Lodge & Spa is situated on the Plumari Africa Game Reserve in Magaliesburg, just over an hour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. The lodge offers guests a memorable Big Five wildlife experience within a malaria-free environment. Two game drives, each approximately two to two-and-a-half hours in duration, are scheduled daily. Elephant interaction includes an educational talk followed by a touch and feed experience. The main lodge, which is in fact the old Bodenstein family farmhouse, overlooks the Elephant Dam and invites guests to take a step back in time while admiring South African decor pieces dating back to the 1800s. Askari Lodge has one of the largest private collections of ox wagons, carts and other animaldrawn vehicles from the period 1800 to Hartbeespoort Dam, fondly known as Harties, is a 30-minute drive from Joburg or Pretoria, and is the adventure capital of the North West province. Perfect as the half-way stop en route to Sun City or Pilanesberg and very close to Lanseria International Airport. Come and experience Hartbeespoort from the water on one of our daily guided two-hour scheduled cruises or our famous Sunday Lunch Boat Cruise. We also offer a range of special cruises on public holidays. There s just something special about gently cruising the waters of Hartbeespoort Dam overshadowed by the Magaliesberg Mountain range. Relax and enjoy the sounds of water passing underneath the boat, birds swooping over the dam and fish jumping from below, while you sip your drinks, listen to music, experience first-class service and enjoy traditional South African gourmet snacks or a hearty three-course buffet. 8 9

6 3b. HARTIES CABLEWAY 4. 1 ST CHOICE LAPA Iain Gunn Tel: Cell: info@hartiescableway.co.za marketing@hartiescableway.co.za Web: City: Hartbeespoort Dam Facebook: hartiescableway Benjy Moremong Tel: Cell: benjyx@iburst.co.za City: Kagiso, Mogale City The Aerial Cableway Hartbeespoort offers visitors panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesberg Mountains, Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas, as well as excellent recreational and educational facilities. There is lots to do at the base station and at the top. Your experience includes: An exciting cable car trip on the longest mono-cableway in Africa. Incredible 360 views of one of the most gorgeous areas in South Africa especially popular with hikers, paragliders and nature lovers. An educational mountain walkway, boasting information about the history of the area, its natural surrounds and various points of interest. Restaurants, express food stalls and a bar are all on site, as are picturesque seating areas and bomas as well as the KidZone play area for younger visitors. 1 st Choice Lapa is a trendy entertainment venue focused on being an all-round community and social space. Our aim is to cater to the needs of our clients/customers as a space for interactivity, networking or simply a chill-out spot. Customers can relax while enjoying the Jazz, Soul and R n B music and order a meal from our chef s choice meal-of-the-day from the bar or simply enjoy our selection of various virgin cocktails. The venue is perfect for family and friends, and has ample parking and a safe playing area for children. The 1 st Choice Lapa is also available for hire, whether you d like to celebrate your birthday, anniversary or host a corporate event, meeting or year-end function. The 1 st Choice Lapa will cater to the needs of your specific event

7 5. BUDMARSH COUNTRY LODGE 6. LANSERIA COUNTRY ESTATE Tracy Watson Ivan Dinkelmann/Mandi Allen Tel: Cell: Web: City: Magaliesburg Facebook: Budmarsh Country Lodge Tel: Cell: / enquiries@lanseriacountryestate.co.za Web: City: Johannesburg Facebook: LanseriaCountryEstate Instagram: Lanseria Country Estate Situated in the heart of the Magaliesberg Mountains, Budmarsh offers five-star accommodation, dining and conference facilities in a charming country setting, a short distance from the historic town of Magaliesburg. We aim to create a unique and memorable experience for each of our guests. From tranquil rambles through the lush surrounds, dips in the pool and elegant picnics in our gardens to high tea on the patio and a superb dining experience in the care of our executive chef, guests are sure to leave feeling pampered, refreshed and eager to return. Budmarsh is the perfect retreat for couples in need of a break or looking to celebrate a special moment. As well as the ideal base for those eager to explore the Magaliesberg and the Cradle of Humankind. Lanseria Country Estate is the ideal location for a relaxing break, away from the daily hustle and bustle. Situated on the edge of the Cradle of Humankind, this is the perfect place to stay while you discover the evolution of the world, and all the Cradle has to offer. We offer a range of accommodation, from economy to luxury and deluxe. Here, you will find a tranquil, country atmosphere with plenty of facilities, from our onsite restaurant, swimming pool, fly-fishing facility to cycling and walking tracks, onsite spa, kiddies play area, soccer field and farm animals as well as the perfect conference, wedding and event venues

8 7a. AHA LESEDI 7b. AHA RIVER PLACE LODGE Pearl Mohapi Tobi Preston Tel: / Cell: Web: City: Lanseria Facebook: ahalesedi Instagram: ahalesedi Tel: Cell: Web: City: Centurion Facebook: RiverPlaceLodge Instagram: riverplacelodge aha Lesedi is located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site just north of Johannesburg. Experience the true African cultures and traditions of the people of Southern Africa first hand from the comfort of five traditional homesteads, each inhabited by Zulu, Xhosa, Bapedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes who live according to tribal forklore and the traditions of their ancestors. Whether it is a high-level business conference or product launch, a sophisticated wedding or a romantic picnic, an intimate luncheon or a family celebration, aha River Place Lodge offers a stylish setting to make any occasion a memorable one. The venue is easily accessible, located only a 20-minute drive from Fourways and Centurion

9 8. TSO S BUTCHERY & FAST FOOD 9. VALLEY LODGE & SPA Rachel Modise Cell: tsomodise@webmail.co.za City: Kagiso, Mogale City (Krugersdorp) Facebook: TsosButchery Graham Mooney/Mariette Beukes Tel: Cell: gm@valleylodge.co.za & sales@valleylodge.co.za Web: City: Magaliesburg Facebook: Valley Lodge & Spa An award-winning township eatery and pub located in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg (Gauteng). We offer a true township experience, culture and vibe. We are the best place where you can enjoy the traditional township shisa nyama (barbeque) and unique gourmet food. This popular place is loved by all, has a well-stocked bar where you can chill and enjoy your favourite drinks after a delicious meal. This popular place was started in October 2008 by partners Rachel and Kgomotso Modise. It started as a small traditional township fast food outlet. Due to the popularity of our daily fresh meat (shisa nyama) and dishes, we started adding more refined and sophisticated gourmet food to our product offerings. We have been growing over the years to accommodate the increasing numbers of customers and patrons. Tso s Butchery has won a few awards over the years, just to show how popular it is. This very unique place has won the 2015 National and Provincial: Visitor Experience Culture and Lifestyle Awards as well as the 2014 and 2015 West Rand (Gauteng West Rand Region) Tourism Silver Awards. We strive to be the number one township establishment that offers the best and unique food, top-class entertainment and a township experience. Valley Lodge & Spa, an award-winning, four-star hotel is nestled in the historic Magaliesburg valley. The professional and welcoming staff greet our leisure and conferencing guests who are spread out among six conference venues and immense grounds that are interlaced with rivers and streams, abundant animal and bird life, all of which makes this peaceful spot the ideal escape for any occasion, whether it is business or pleasure. There s a total of 76 luxurious refurbished rooms and suites available in three room categories - superior, luxury and standard. The self-indulgent spa was designed to provide a delightful blend between old and new world, utilising six treatment rooms as well as Essie and Lilian Terry products and much more. The unique therapies and heated indoor pool will suit all tailor-made treatment packages

10 10a. CASALINGA RISTORANTE ITALIANO 10b. LEAFY GREENS Lloyd Pienaar and Laura Smuts Antonia De Luca Tel: /3311/ Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: casalingaristorante Instagram: casalinga_sa Our deliciously authentic food has helped establish us as one of Gauteng s leading restaurants. Down the years, we ve received many awards and accolades, including Best Sunday Lunch and Most Romantic Restaurant. Owner and founder, Jenny De Luca, Gary Player s daughter, explains the philosophy behind this success in her own words: Casalinga is simple; we try and make it as intimate as possible and an extension of our home. We strive to create the finest contemporary Italian cuisine using only fresh, natural ingredients, free of preservatives and artificial substances. Our vegetables and herbs are organically grown on our beautiful farm to ensure the highest quality. The Casalinga dining experience is about sharing life s important moments large and small with the people we love, over meals that won t cost the earth. Tel: Cell: mytable@leafygreens.co.za Web: www. leafygreens.co.za City: Muldersdrift Facebook: leafygreenscafe Instagram: leafygreenscafe Leafy Greens is a Johannesburg vegetarian restaurant with a difference. Located on a blissful organic farm in Muldersdrift, we re a world away from the concrete jungle, and our vegan and vegetarian buffet is perhaps the most delicious and healthful plate of food available anywhere in Gauteng. Drawing inspiration and flavours from our organic produce, our farm-to-table dishes provide an opportunity to eat mouth-watering meals while being fully conscious of where your food is coming from. This is wholesome food for the body and soul, served in the comforting atmosphere of our rustic café. While you re here, take some time out to nourish your soul as well as your body and stroll around our beautiful gardens. Join us as we celebrate the best of the earth s edible gifts and share in our approach to life: eat well, do good

11 10c. THE GREEN BEAN AFRICAN COFFEE ROASTERY 11. AVIANTO Lee Anderson Eileen de Boer/Jeana Turner Tel: Cell: Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: The-Green-Bean-African-Coffee-Roastery Tel: Cell: Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: AviantoHotel Instagram: AviantoVenue The Green Bean Coffee Roasting Company is based at the famous Casalinga Restaurant in Muldersdrift. The two owners, Iris and Lee, both hail from the prime coffee-growing regions of Africa notably Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Their focus is on roasting the finest African Arabica coffees. Great coffee, properly made by a top barista, can be prepared for tour groups; and, with notice, Lee does an educational talk about the origins of coffee, its geography, biology and impact on our lives this is finished off with guidelines on how to make a great cup of coffee at home. Avianto was established in 1997 and this year marks 20 years of service excellence. Avianto is a well-established, highly regarded events destination that has become one of Johannesburg s function, team building and conference venues of choice. It offers a variety of options from conferencing workshops to product launches and gala dinners, all set in a relaxed environment, creating a meeting place that inspires constructive thought. Get your heart racing amidst lavender fields of pure indulgence or just relax in the dappled light along the banks of the Crocodile River. Avianto s 250-hectare property offers a vast array of options for outdoor activities including golf (9-hole action golf course), footgolf, archery, potjie cook-offs, tennis, mountain biking and walking trails, volleyball, swimming as well as numerous other team building options. Hot air ballooning is available on request. The Hotel at Avianto is set slightly apart from the main function venues. The Village Hotel offers 30 luxury rooms and five suites. Avianto s Café Cielo accommodates leisure guests, leisure dining and caters for stopovers of visitors en route to or from Pilanesberg in the North West

12 12. RIVERSTONE LODGE CC 13. GLENBURN LODGE & SPA (GUVON) Ryan Aikman Nigel Peel Tel: Cell: Web: City: Johannesburg - Muldersdrift Facebook: LodgeRiverstone Instagram: riverstonelodgemuldersdrift Tel: npeel@glenburn.co.za Web: City: The Cradle of Humankind Facebook: GlenburnLodgeAndSpa Instagram: GuvonHotels Unique and spacious, Riverstone has a warm ambience, and is situated in the landscaped gardens with the Crocodile River running through it. The tranquil and relaxed atmosphere is the ideal setting where one can be creative, productive and inspired. We offer 51 beautifully decorated luxury rooms with all the comforts of home, with patios leading onto the swimming pool and landscaped gardens. The Koi Ponds Riverstone Lodge hosts five spacious venues ideal for your wedding reception, year-end function, birthday party, celebrations, conference facilities and a children s party venue as well as two restaurants onsite. Glenburn Lodge & Spa is situated on the banks of the Blaauwbank and Crocodile Rivers within the newly declared World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind. With 100 bedrooms, conference rooms, wedding venues and a spa, this three-star hotel is a mere 30 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Glenburn Lodge lends itself to family fun, group excursions and outdoor activities due to the beautiful mountain and stretches of grasslands all within a private game reserve, which includes walking trails, mountain bike trails and a putt-putt course. A new addition to the property, enhancing the experience for leisure guests, is the Glenpalms venue. Glenpalms with its two sparkling pools (adults and kiddies pool), games room and children s playground will be open Saturdays and Sundays. Light meals and drinks are available from 10h00 to 18h

13 14. GUVON ACADEMY (GUVON) 15a. KLOOFZICHT LODGE & SPA Henning Lubbe Mano Sequiera Tel: Cell: Web: City: Johannesburg - Muldersdrift Facebook: guvonacademy Tel: gm@kloofzicht.co.za Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: KloofzichtLodgeAndSpa Instagram: GuvonHotels Guvon Academy is a hospitality school that forms part of a diverse hotel group (Guvon Hotels & Spas), offering various products to both students and companies. Fun cooking workshops are formulated according to the client s requirements, and is ideal for leisure tourism or corporate team building. Our cooking workshops include proudly SA elements from African cooking to Durban curry dishes, Malay and Afrikaans dishes. The campus boasts a brand new demonstration kitchen, lecture rooms, a boardroom and Wi-Fi throughout. The Academy is within easy reach of the N1 in Honeydew Ridge, next to Eagle Canyon Golf Estate. The stillness of Kloofzicht Lodge is embodied by water as the lodge, comprising 60 suites, overlooks six fly-fishing dams and the lower reaches of the Blaauwbank Spruit. Five-star hospitality and service is the trademark of Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa and can be found from our conferencing and banqueting to our wedding, leisure and spa facilities. The small nature reserve, upon which Kloofzicht is built, is home to kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, eland, red hartebeest, springbuck, gemsbok, zebra as well as a fascinating array of bird life. Fly fishing is available in winter, and the lodge is central to the active mountain bike trails around the Muldersdrift area. Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa has become synonymous as the venue of choice in Gauteng for hot air ballooning safaris, due to the favourable flying conditions

14 15b. SUNDOWNER FLY FISHING ADVENTURES 16. AIRBOAT HARTIES AND HARTIES AIRBOAT EXPLORER Wayne Sinclair Tel: Cell: wayne@sundowner.co.za Web: City: Moghale City Facebook: MBHFlyfishing Instagram: Sundowner_flyfishing_adventures Chris Grosch Tel: Cell: info@airboatafrika.com Web: airboatafrika.com City: Hartbeespoort Facebook: AirboatAfrika Instagram: airboat.afrika Sundowner Fly Fishing Adventures is an eco-friendly, award-winning, sport fishing and adventure company. Owned by Wayne Sinclair, with 21 year s experience in Southern Africa. Offering a combination of fly fishing, wildlife, nature and lifestyle activities to the casual adventure seeker, the experienced fly-fishing fanatic, the corporate MICE market and the game/ tiger fish fishing enthusiast. We support community development and provide experienced facilitators. Owners of Sundowner Zambezi Lodge. Majority of activities are based in the Cradle of Humankind and Magaliesburg, close to Johannesburg and Pretoria. Proudly responsible for managing the sport/fly fishing at Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa. SFA supports accessible tourism for able and disabled clients. Lets go fly fishing. Join us for a magic carpet ride! Experience South Africa s only airboat and enjoy the thrill of a ride and a slide on Hartbeespoort Dam. Feel what it s like to be inside CSI Miami and discover Harties the marvel of the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve. Available for individuals, families, friends, birthdays, tour groups, bird lovers, corporate events. Getaways and airboat-based safaris at Lake Jozini in the KZN are offered as well. Also available on any body of water in the SADC region upon prior arrangement

15 17. THE CRADLE RESTAURANT & FOSSIL TOUR 18. THE VENUE COUNTRY HOTEL (ORION HOTELS) Wayne Fisher Deon Stein/Julene Jacobs Tel: Cell: / Web: City: Cradle of Humankind Facebook: Cradle Boutique Hotel Instagram: Cradle Boutique Hotel Tel: Cell: Web: City: North West Facebook: The Venue Country Hotel The Cradle Restaurant is architecturally magnificent with extensive outdoor seating and retractable glass and steel doors that literally let the outside in. Its long, wide verandah provides diners with a 180 view of the game-filled valley below, the rolling Magaliesberg hills, and the vast African sky. A well-stocked wine cellar and bar, plus private dining rooms, complete the facility. The restaurant is made for long, lazy lunches, drinks, and dinner at the end of the work week. You re also able to take a splendid picnic lunch away with you in a basket (complete with an ice bucket to keep your drinks cold) and sit on a grassy patch in the shade of the white Stinkwood trees next to the Motsetse stream. Guests can look forward to being treated to onsite private guided safaris, officiated by specialist guides, to two major fossil exploration sites Gladysvale and Malapa, in partnership with world-renowned paleo-anthropologist, Prof Lee Berger. Guided game drives and game walks can be arranged please book in advance to secure a spot for this bucket list experience. Our hotel offers unparalleled conferencing facilities with an auditorium perfect for motivational speakers, lecturing, training and corporate team building. Additionally, the Venue has a total of eight conference rooms. We have 66 bedrooms, which can be set up in a twin- or king-bed (limited) arrangement. Our bedrooms feature an en suite bathroom with shower, ceiling fan, tea- and coffee-making facilities as well as a large flat screen TV with selected satellite channels. We are located along the popular Magaliesberg R512 route between Johannesburg and Hartbeespoort Dam. Just 12km past Lanseria International Airport, the hotel offers guests gorgeous views of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range as well as luxury amenities

16 19. AFRICAN PRIDE MOUNT GRACE COUNTRY HOUSE & SPA 20. WALTER SISULU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN Tarryn Salkinder Tel: Sales/ Hotel Web: City: Magaliesburg Facebook: African Pride Mount Grace Country House & Spa Instagram: ProteaHotels Xolelwa Mokoena Tel: Cell: Web: City: Poortview Roodepoort Facebook: wsnbg Nestled in Magaliesburg, African Pride Mount Grace Country House & Spa is the ultimate place to indulge in the luxury of time in the all-encompassing surrounds of the Cradle of Humankind. Relax, recharge and rejuvenate at the award-winning Mount Grace Spa. Leave your stress in the city and emerge from this oasis of tranquillity refreshed in body, mind and spirit. End the experience with the complimentary hydrotherapy journey, which includes time spent in the steam room, jetted spa bath, rock pool and reflexology walkway. The hotel offers the finest in conferencing facilities, with sixteen conference venues accommodating up to 220 delegates strategically located around the property for privacy and tranquillity, perfect for refreshing delegates minds, encouraging creativity and refocus on business. A variety of team building activities are available and can take place in and around the property. Take a short trip to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden and discover #JozisNO1outdoors, a serene and breathtaking landscaped eco-tourism destination of unparalleled magnitude. Nestled within the dense suburbia of Roodepoort, this remarkable establishment is a sanctuary of both landscaped and natural veld areas that consist of a mosaic of grassland and savannah, which nature has kept a secret for many decades. The garden boasts a signature natural waterfall that is home to a pair of breeding Black eagles. The place is also abundant with natural biodiversity comprising over 600 indigenous plant species, 200 bird species, a number of reptiles and small mammals, including small antelope and jackal, which occur naturally in the nature reserve. Voted on no less than 10 occasions as the Best Picnic Spot in Gauteng, the venue hosts events that make it a mecca for social cohesion reflecting the rainbow nation ideals of the country

17 21a. BUSH BABIES MONKEY SANCTUARY 21b. THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARY - HARTBEESPOORT Koos Van Tonder/Peter Otto Koos Van Tonder/Peter Otto Tel: /5/6 Cell: Koos/ Peter management@monkeysanctuary.co.za Web: City: Hartbeespoort Facebook: BushBabiesMonkeySanctuary Tel: /5/6 Cell: Koos/ Peter management@monkeysanctuary.co.za Web: City: Hartbeespoort Facebook: BushBabiesMonkeySanctuary The Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary is a privately owned, nonsubsidised sanctuary, covering approximately seven hectares, and is situated alongside the Elephant Sanctuary in one of the many kloofs of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range. Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort, the North West province, is one of only eight freerelease primate sanctuaries globally. Our primates are received on the basis of public donations, and supported by funding generated by our guided tours and sales of our curios. Primates, such as our squirrel, spider and Capuchin monkeys, are given a new lease on life at Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary. Previously raised as household pets, or bred for the pet trade, our monkeys are introduced to a wild world laden with waterfalls, lush vegetation, natural mountain springs and the chance to reside in as natural an environment as possible. Our goal is to give them the opportunity to live as they would in the wild. Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary recognises the importance of community education. Not only are our tours highly informative, but we strive to create awareness towards the benefit of releasing primates into sanctuaries such as our own. Guests leave our tours with the understanding that monkeys do not make good pets, and that they are better suited to a natural, free-living environment. We look forward to guiding you through our Sanctuary, and trust that you will enjoy the splendour of our natural environment to the fullest. The Elephant Sanctuary has African elephants and offers an interactive elephant experience. We offer hands-on educational elephant interactions. This provides our guests with a far more intimate experience with the elephants. Our dedicated staff are committed to the use of positive reinforcement elephant training methods, and as a result we have relaxed elephants who enjoy interacting with our guests. Guests are guided on foot through the Elephant Sanctuary. Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area, and here you will be able to touch and interact with the elephants. You will see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants, and become a part of it. Walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants. See the stables where the elephants sleep at night. Guests learn about elephant anatomy and are able to feed them. Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera. The 08h00 Elephant Experience includes brushing the elephants down

18 22. BUNGEE MOGALE 23. SOUTHERN SUN SILVERSTAR AND SILVERSTAR CASINO Dewald Malan/Phaizel Rass Dudu Hlabangani Tel: Cell: / Web: City: Mogale City Facebook: Bungee Mogale Mogale Instagram: Bungee Mogale Tel: Cell: Web: City: Mogale City/Krugersdorp Facebook: SilverstarCasino Instagram: Silverstarcasino 50m of pure adrenaline rush! The bungee jump operates off the Kings Kloof Bridge in Krugersdorp, Mogale City. Challenge the limits of the mind and test the edge of fear by leaping off the impressive bridge. Minimum weight of 40kg, maximum weight of 100kg. Welcome to West Rand s number one entertainment destination, nestled in a magnificent setting in a picture-perfect natural environment and surrounded by parts of the Magalies Mountains. Live music, hilarious stand-up comedy, blockbuster movies, mouthwatering dining, casino thrills and so much more all in one fantastic destination. For a day out in Johannesburg with a difference, head to Silverstar. Hotel Southern Sun Silverstar is a 34-roomed, luxurious and contemporary hotel with a magnificent view of the Fountain, Outdoor Square and the giant outdoor screen. This is definitely the place to stay in Krugersdorp. Spa Indulge yourself at the Soulstice Day Spa and let us nurture your mind, body and spirit. This is a spa experience not to be missed with a menu offering massage therapies and beauty treatments

19 24. CRADLE MOON LODGE 25. AIRVENTURES HOT AIR BALLOONING Andy Dott/Junior Childs Tel: Cell: (Andy)/ (Junior) Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: cradlemoonlodge Instagram: cradlemoongamelodge Jana Jonker Tel: Cell: Web: City: Moghale City Facebook: AirVentures-Hot-Air-Ballooning Cradle Moon, a 32-hectare Lake Heritage, is located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind within the newly formed Cradle Moon Conservancy. The lake is one of very few bodies of water that is clean and safe enough for watersports such as open-water swimming, paddling and canoeing. Cradle Moon has played host to various events from triathlons to music festivals. The lake is home to numerous species of birds and fish, including African Fish Eagles. Add 50 spacious rondavels, a fully licensed bar and restaurant, as well as conference facilities and this makes Cradle Moon your ideal venue! AirVentures Hot Air Ballooning offers more than just a hot air balloon ride, we offer a total experience encompassing all the good things that make Africa great, from sun rise to great food, from wildlife to breathtaking scenery. We offer daily gameviewing safari rides over the hectare World Heritage Site - the Cradle of Humankind. Our flights are customised to provide fun and excitement for anyone. We cater for the romantic couple to the larger groups, as well as corporate and incentive events. A six-time tourism award-winning company, AirVentures can meet all your requirements with a choice of high-quality, exciting flight packages. Our attention to detail, and focus on exceptional service, will ensure that your balloon ride with us meets all expectations

20 26. ALPHA CONFERENCE CENTRE 27. BIDON BISTRO Sibongile Sekele Robyn De Waal Tel: Cell: Web: City: Broederstroom Facebook: Alpha Conference Centre Tel: Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: bidonbistro Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Magaliesberg mountains, the Alpha Conference Centre is a place of serenity. Situated a stone s throw away from Lanseria International Airport and next to the Lion & Safari Park, within easy reach of Sandton and Pretoria, it is the ideal venue for conference or team building training events. Alpha Conference Centre has been operational since It has continually improved to meet high standards and offers comfort as well as efficiency. The country setting is spacious and tranquil, and the region offers a variety of recreational activities. Accommodation is comfortable, and every room looks out over an expansive lush garden. The Centre sleeps 87 singles or 174 sharing, and has eight conference rooms with one big 250-seater auditorium. All of the above and many more activities in the surrounding area can be organised to make your stay with us even more memorable. A visit to Sterkfontein Caves, a visit to Lesedi Cultural Village, game drives at the Lion & Safari Park, quad-biking, paintball and numerous other activities. Set within the iconic Cradle of Humankind, Bidon Bistro is located on the grounds of one of the oldest farms in the Muldersdrift area, Jexter Farm. The farm has been in the Mes family for over 40 years. Bidon Bistro (French for water bottle) is a roadside country restaurant with amazing views that will take you on a culinary adventure, which will captivate all of your senses. The restaurant started when our beloved cyclist friends started frequenting the area. The amount of excitement they brought with being able to now start playing dodge-ems was exhilarating to say the least. Come and enjoy the amazing vistas, fresh country air, friendly service and food that is classy, elegant and packed full of flavour

21 28. BILL HARROP S ORIGINAL BALLOON SAFARIS 29a. MISTY HILLS COUNTRY HOTEL, CONFERENCE CENTRE & SPA Sarah Bauling Michelle Letzler Tel: Cell: sarah@balloon.co.za Web: City: North West/Magalies River Valley/Skeerpoort Facebook: billharropsballoonsafaris Instagram: Harrops_Balloon Tel: Cell: michelle@rali.co.za Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: mistyhillshotel Instagram: mistyhillshotel If you re going to do it, do it in unassailable style. Quaff sparkling wine as you enjoy what some describe as the closest thing to heaven known to man the magical experience of lazily drifting with the wind in a hot air balloon, on a fascinating aerial sightseeing flight over the majestic Magaliesberg Mountains, in the World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind on South Africa s largest and most experienced balloon air service. Game-viewing balloon safaris are available at Entabeni and Mabula Private Game Reserves. A top-class must do South African experience. The Cradle of Humankind is home to Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa. Nestled in the foothills of the Swartkop Mountains on the threshold of the beautiful Kromdraai Valley in Muldersdrift, Misty Hills is one of the most popular hotel and conference venues in Gauteng. This charming stone-built complex embodies the ethos of Africa. Set in more than 60 acres of lush botanical gardens, Misty HIlls is the ideal venue for functions, weddings, conferences and exhibitions

22 29b. CARNIVORE RESTAURANT 30. THE JOINT LOUNGE Michelle Letzler Tel: Cell: Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: carnivorejhb Instagram: carnivore.restaurant Tshepo Shai Cell: City: Kagiso, Mogale City The award-winning, internationally renowned Carnivore restaurant needs little introduction! Situated in the grounds of the Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa, Carnivore recently celebrated its 20-year anniversary and continues to provide Africa s greatest eating experience. Thousands of local and international visitors have savoured Carnivore s unique all-you-can-eat dining concept. With delectable game dishes to choose from and an extensive wine cellar, you ll enjoy an unforgettable dining experience. A premium pub based in the heart of Kagiso. The Joint Lounge is a place to relax and enjoy with good company and friends. The Joint Lounge is a pub of style and class known to attract people from as far as the East Rand, who come just to experince the best offereings

23 31. BLACK EAGLE BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND CONFERENCES 32. COUNTRY PARK GUEST HOUSE Guinevere Meikle or Lorna Hobden Marina Schreiber Tel: Cell: Web: City: Poortview, Roodepoort Facebook: Black-Eagle-Boutique-Hotel-Conferences Instagram: blackeaglehotel Tel: Cell: Web: City: Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp Facebook: Countrypark Guest House Muldersdrift Black Eagle Boutique Hotel and Conferences prides itself on being an award-winning boutique hotel and conference venue. We strive to surpass expectations in service excellence and attention to detail. Nestled amidst majestic trees and beautiful gardens, Black Eagle is centrally located in bustling Ruimsig, close to shops and amenities, and a mere 20 minutes from Lanseria International Airport. With a range of superb venues to choose from for special events and functions, weddings and conferences, we offer unsurpassed quality and expertise. Black Eagle boasts 10 wellappointed rooms designed with the discerning corporate traveller in mind. Each room features a premium twin- or double-size bed, en suite bathroom, air conditioning, branded amenities, coffee station, plasma screen TV, DSTV, complimentary bottled water, complimentary Wi-Fi and room service. A hearty breakfast is included in our rates. Country Park Guest House is situated off Beyers Naude Drive in Muldersdrift, Krugersdorp, Gauteng. We offer affordable and spacious luxury accommodation in five double rooms, two standard rooms and three family-group units. Self-catering or B&B options. All our units have kitchenettes with fridge/freezer, microwave, cutlery and crockery

24 33. BLACK HORSE CRAFT BREWERY & DISTILLERY 34. DIETMAR WIENING ART GALLERY Theunis Botha Tel: Cell: Web: City: Magaliesburg Facebook: Black Horse Brewery Instagram: blackhorser98 Lesley Wiening Cell: Web: City: Hartbeespoort Facebook: dietmar wiening bronze sculptures Black Horse Estate offers an artisanal craft brewery and distillery as well as a quaint restaurant. Black Horse has a magnificent banquet hall for conferences and weddings with in-house catering and a variety of accommodation. The brewery is just an hour s scenic drive outside Johannesburg, located a third of the way to Pilanesberg, and is situated on the edge of the Magalies River with lush green fields and majestic black horses. Overlooking the breathtaking Zeekoeihoek Valley, guests can relax and enjoy an afternoon under our magnificent pecan nut trees with a cold craft beer or a refreshing Morality Craft Gin & Tonic. South Africa s leading bronze sculptor of birds and marine life, German-born Dietmar Wiening s cosy wooden house and studio virtually hangs in mid-air, 40 metres above the Crocodile River on the Lanseria Road and is well worth a visit. A professional chef who worked in many world-class establishments, Dietmar discovered his talent for three-dimensional form as well as his ability to capture the movement and vitality of wildlife subjects. Dietmar is well-known today for his bird and marine life sculptures. He has also begun to move toward figurative and abstract sculptures and paintings. His sculptures range from a cute little long-nosed butterfly fish, a mean Mako shark, a prehistoric coelacanth and a bizarre lionfish to a life-size sailfiish. His sculptures are already included in many private and corporate art collections in South Africa and abroad in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, New Zealand, Hong Kong, the United States of America, Mauritius, Australia, Singapore, Russia, Denmark, Italy, Canada, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland

25 35. HIBON LODGE 36. TSITSI B&B, PUB & RESTAURANT Albertine Mkhosi Tsitsi Modise Tel: Cell: Web: City: Johannesburg Facebook: hibon.lodge.5 Tel: Cell: City: Kagiso, Mogale City Situated a 15-minute drive from Magaliesburg, Hibon Lodge in Hekpoort, features a restaurant, banquet as well as conference facilities. The guesthouse offers a garden and views of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range. We currently have six rooms however we are in the process of expanding, and should have 30 rooms by the end of the year. Our conference facilities hold up to 300 people. The spacious and elegant rooms are equipped with a flat screen TV, air conditioning and a seating area. Our restaurant serves local South African cuisine. Set in a natural environment, guests at Hibon Lodge can stroll through the manicured gardens and relax by the lake. Activities in the surrounding area include game viewing, hot air ballooning and fly fishing. Other facilities offered include a bar, a games room with billiards and darts and a mobile spa. Tsitsi B&B can be found in Kagiso. It has a welcoming atmosphere and boasts impressive facilities for a B&B including conference facilities, a pub and restaurant, as well as a lapa where guests can sit and watch sports matches on a big screen TV. The establishment is made up of six comfortable bedrooms. The B&B prides itself on its good relationship with its customers, which it aims to nurture and grow

26 37. INDABA HOTEL 38. LANSERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Sharon Hunink Claudette Vianello Tel: Cell: Web: City: Fourways, Johannesburg Facebook: lndaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre, Mowana Spa lndaba Lodge Richards Bay, lndaba Lodge Instagram: lndaba Hotel Fourways The lndaba Hospitality Group is a selection of upmarket hotels offering world-class service to the discerning business and leisure traveller who prefers a more personal experience. The flagship lndaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre is situated in the heart of Fourways, only a stone s throw away from the new Fourways Business and Mega Mall Precinct, and with easy access to both OR Tambo and Lanseria International Airports. Comprising 258 rooms, 24 multi-purpose conference rooms, two restaurants including the award-winning Chiefs Boma, and the well-known Mowana Spa, the lndaba Hotel is sure to please both the business and leisure traveller alike. The group also boasts the lndaba Lodge Richards Bay and the lndaba Lodge Gaborone - ideal business travel hotels with that little extra to make your stay more comfortable - a perfect home-away-from-home destination. Tel: Cell: claudette@lanseria.co.za Web: City: Lanseria Facebook: LanseriaInt Lanseria International Airport, established in 1974, brings travellers to the doorstep of the Cradle of Humankind. As South Africa s only privately owned international airport located around 30km north of Johannesburg, Lanseria is perfectly positioned to fly your guests on our top airlines or charter companies. Lanseria International Airport never sleeps, and passengers can make use of our world-class facilities day and night. Daily commercial flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban and George operate on Kulula, Mango and FlySafair. Thus, a quick getaway from sea to bush can be easily arranged, or the transfer of a tourist group to their next destination after a quick visit to the Cradle and all its splendour! 50 51

27 39. MAGALIES MEANDER 40. MAGALIESBERG CANOPY TOUR Ken Hamilton & Byron Cumin Cell: Web: City: Magaliesburg Facebook: MagaliesMeande Phillip du Plessis Tel: Cell: Web: City: Rustenburg Facebook: MagaliesbergCanopyTour Instagram: magaliesbergcanopytour Discover the Magaliesberg with the Magalies Meander Visitors Guide Published by the Magalies Meander This free 40-page booklet is a comprehensive guide to places to stay, things to do and where to go in the Magaliesberg! The Magaliesberg is one of South Africa s hidden treasures, a beautiful region of mountains, valleys, rivers, and indigenous woodland, making it home to variety of wildlife. The Visitors Guide lists accommodation from five-star hotels, game lodges to camping sites and adventure activities that include the Big Five, ballooning, Harties Cableway, hiking, birding, steam train trips, canopy tours and mountain biking! And for the ladies, a variety of country health spas. or your PO Box to: info@magaliesmeander.co.za and you ll receive a free copy! Located in the heart of the Magaliesberg Mountains, the Magaliesberg Canopy Tour is a unique eco-adventure that takes you on a journey through the ecology and geology of the second oldest mountain range in the world. Eleven platforms have been constructed high against the rock faces of the Ysterhout Kloof, joined by 10 cabled slides up to 140 metres long and in places 30 metres above the canopy floor. The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour is a fun activity for the individual thrill seeker, family getaway, student groups or corporate team building. Two trained guides accompany each tour ensuring your safety while keeping you entertained with interesting facts about the history of the range and its protected fauna and flora

28 41. NULLARBOR COTTAGES 42. RANDOM HARVEST BED AND BREAKFAST Jenny Ferhold David Valoyi Tel: Web: City: Magaliesburg Facebook: Nullarbor-Cottages Tel: Cell: Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: RandomHarvestNursery Instagram: randomharvestnursery Nestled in the rocky arms of the Witwatersrand Mountains, Nullarbor Cottages provides private and romantic breaks to the countryside. Situated 4km from the village of Magaliesburg on a private farm and approximately 100km from major cities. Ten beautifully equipped timber and brick cottages all fully equipped for self-catering with king- or queen-size beds, corner jet baths and showers. DSTV and fireplaces in all units. Private braai and parking adjacent to each cottage as well as three sparkling shared pools with lush gardens surrounding the units. Specialising in romantic breaks for adults - regret no children are allowed. Pets by appointment. Well-appointed, overnight accommodation perfect for a leisure or business stay. Patios lead to private indigenous gardens. Under the evening stars, enjoy the sounds of being out of town: the African night birds, frogs and perhaps a jackal. Offering full and semi self-catering cottages. Three cottages are wheelchair friendly. Four cottages have inter-leading doors, for convenient family accommodation. Comfy beds, quality towels and linens. The kitchen provides homemade rusks, filter coffee, tea and sugar. Our small dairy herd provides fresh milk, cream and homemade butter. Superiorquality amenities, satellite television and Wi-Fi. Braai facilities charcoal provided. Cottages serviced daily

29 43. LION & SAFARI PARK 44. TORO YA ME BOAT CRUISES Andre LaCock Tel: Web: City: Broederstroom Facebook: LionSafariPark Derna van Vuuren Cell: Web: City: Hartbeespoort Facebook: Toro Ya Me The Lion & Safari Park, boasting 600 hectares of open land, has become an amazing experience for all, over the last 50 years. Nestled amongst the foothills of the magnificent Magaliesberg Mountains, a mere 10-minute drive from Lanseria International Airport, off the scenic R512 towards Hartbeespoort Dam. Having moved to a brand new world-class facility in the Cradle of Humankind in July 2016, the Lion & Safari Park offers guests an incredible day out. Immersed in the beautiful natural surroundings of the area, guests can experience guided game drives, safari drives or self-drives. Time to explore and discover the untamed natural bushveld. Guests will be able to engage themselves in the incredible experience of hand feeding a selection of animals including the graceful and serene giraffes. Guided safari drives as well as self-drives are two of the biggest attractions at the park, allowing visitors to experience a plethora of wildlife within their natural habitat as well as the lion and wild dog enclosures. Toro Ya Me is one of the longest-standing boat operators on the Hartbeespoort Dam. This outstanding vessel remains one of the more popular outdoor activities in our beautiful region. This uniquely designed lake cruiser can accommodate up to 35 passengers per trip. It offers both a lower and upper deck from where passengers can enjoy a sweeping view of the dam and the mountains beyond. Guests have two popular cruising options: 1. One-hour weekend or public holiday trips for small groups or individuals; or 2. Two-to-three hours for parties, special events or year-end functions for groups between people. Pre-booking and payment is essential to avoid disappointment. Platters for groups are available on request. There is also a cash bar on the boat, no own beverages are allowed

30 45. VAN GAALEN KAASMAKERIJ 46. WILD CAVE ADVENTURES Erik Schipper Tel: Cell: Web: City: Skeerpoort, Magaliesburg Neil and Sandy Norquoy Tel: Cell: / Web: City: Krugersdorp Facebook: wildcaves Farm cheese or Boerenkaas is a unique product, and an old craft, which is still done on the farm. It is a tradition that is usually passed on from mother to daughter, and as a result there have been very few changes in the process throughout the centuries. A tour around the Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij is an interesting experience for young and old. It combines a demonstration of the cheese-making process with a special Dutch cheese tasting on the farm. Mature and semimature cheeses are available to both cheese lovers and serious buyers. Other activities at Van Gaalen include the Magaliesberg Trails in Skeerpoort, which comprise of MTB, trail running, hiking, birding, and horse riding. The manicured route takes a lot of preparation and maintenance, and attracts many sports people to the area. Today there is about 100km of trail available. Reviewers on the international travellers website, TripAdvisor, regularly rate an experience with Wild Cave Adventures as excellent and being the real deal. Visitors will get grubby, will try something very different and will probably come back and try one of the more advanced excursions. It s what happens our clients become part of our family! Groups enter the roof of a wild cavern on the end of the ropes, wearing overalls and helmets, before spending time crawling, clamouring, climbing on a tour by torchlight. The guides are highly trained individuals with a passion for the world beneath our feet, so everyone is in safe hands at all times. Experiences specifically for young adventurers are also available. Daytime and twilight excursions are available. Booking is always necessary

31 47. WOODLANDS SPA 48. NGWENYA GLASS VILLAGE Tania Pheiffer Buzz PretteJohn Tel: Cell: Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: SpaWoodlands Instagram: woodlands_spa Tel: Cell: Web: City: Muldersdrift Facebook: Shades of Ngwenya Welcome to our spa at Woodlands Centre for Conscious Living, where our mantra is Let go. Relax. Heal. Located just five minutes from Cradlestone Mall and Silverstar Casino, and the signature spa for the Avianto wedding and function venue. Woodlands Spa offers bespoke treatments that are designed to transport you into deep relaxation. Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River our approach is holistic, offering a unique blend of traditional spa therapies and energy-healing experiences. An inviting menu is available at Woodlands, offering wholesome and nutritional meals. Spend time enjoying the beauty of Woodlands with wide open spaces to meditate, journal, daydream or soul search. The environment at Woodlands provides a space for reflection and contemplation, renewing the mind, energising the body, and uplifting the soul. Our team at Woodlands Spa and Conscious Living Centre invites you to enjoy a sensory and meaningful experience that will leave you with a sense of vitality, new-found energy and joy. Shades of Ngwenya glass-blowing factory is the centre of the Ngwenya Glass Village, and at only 20 minutes from Johannesburg, it s an excellent day trip. You can watch the ancient art of glass blowing and browse the 12 shops that make up the Village, before having a long lazy lunch and craft beer to compare purchases! Other shops in the Village comprise of candle dipping, an art gallery, clothes and curios, and bead art and batique making Ngwenya an ideal place to visit when travelling on the N14 or M5 (Beyers Naude Drive). On the first Sunday of every month, the Village hosts the Ngwenya Country Market - a farmers market with up to 40 food and gift stalls, sparkling wine bar, cocktail bar and live music

32 49. TSHUKU S TRANSPORT & TOURS 50. GROUND ZERO ADVENTURES Mpho Mache Graham Hall Tel: Cell: info@tshuku.co.za/mpho@tshuku.co.za Web: www. tshuku.co.za City: Bekkersdal Facebook: Tshuku s Transport & Tours Cell: graham@gzadventures.co.za Web: City: Hartbeespoort Dam Facebook: Tshuku Tours is an inbound tour operator located in The Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng, with operations throughout South Africa. We specialise in heritage and cultural tours, township experiences, adventure and leisure tours, incentive tours and safari tours. We also provide point-to-point shuttles and transfers, and chauffeur services throughout South Africa. We are SATSA members and The Cradle Tourism Company members. It all began when a unique opportunity to offer transportation services presented itself in the small township on the West Rand of Gauteng called Bekkersdal. Tshuku has been awarded the Tour Operator of the year, Service Excellence Award, and Overall Winner of Tour Operators at West Rand Tourism Awards. Runner-up winner at Gauteng Lilizela Tourism Awards Our mission is to create a memorable experience on every journey, and we are guided and driven by integrity and honesty in our relationships with stakeholders - having fun while we meet our clients needs. Tshuku is proud to be involved in transporting kids from Korekile Home for Cerebral Palsy Children as part of its corporate social investment. Ground Zero Adventures offers adventure activities in the Hartbeespoort/Cradle area. We can take couples or large groups for safe, fun activities. Operating on a number of rivers including the Crocodile River in Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort. Ground Zero Adventures guides and supervisors are qualified and levelthree first aid qualified, thus all safety concerns are addressed, offering the ultimate adrenaline experiences for groups, families, corporates and couples. Only 35kms from both Sandton and Pretoria, we are easily accessible

33 51. NIROX FOUNDATION/ NIROX SCULPTURE PARK 52. AMA ZWING ZWING ZIP LINES Stephan & Tammy du Toit Paul and Anita van Voom Cell: Tammy/ Stephan Web: City: Muldersdrift / Cradle of Humankind Facebook: Foundation Instagram: niroxarts Tel: Cell: info@amazwingzwing.co.za Web: City: Broederstroom NIROX is a private non-profit foundation for fostering the arts. Located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, it comprises an artist s residence, studios, workshops, pavilions and an amphitheatre on a 15-hectare sculpture park, adjoining a pristine nature reserve of rolling Highveld kopjies and forested riverine valleys. For five years, NIROX has hosted the annual Winter Sculpture Fair attracting more than 6000 sold-out audiences over two days. NIROX s outdoor music programme attracts regular audiences of 700 to 1500 per concert, with musical genres ranging from acoustic and traditional, through jazz and classical, to opera. NIROX s outdoor sculpture exhibitions are open free to schools and the public on the weekends, with more than 2000 visits to each exhibition. The residency has hosted more than 200 artists from all disciplines and all parts of the globe, from celebrity figures to young emerging artists. Enjoy this unique adventure of sliding on steel cables while viewing the game below. With a total length of 1.3km, and is made up of seven slides. This adventure in the sky continues over 10 platforms that range in height from 2m to 14m. Ama Zwing Zwing Ziplines is a mere 40-minute drive from Pretoria or Johannesburg and is situated at Amanzingwe Lodge close to the scenic Hartbeespoort Dam. Enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Magaliesberg Mountains and the Crocodile River from the main tower, before taking on the longest slide of 240m. Thrills for funseekers from the age of seven years

34 53. KROMDRAAI GOLD MINE 54. ANN VAN DYK (DE WILDT) CHEETAH CENTRE Gavin & Dale Whatley Jan Lee Cell: Web: City: The Cradle of Humankind Tel: /7/8 Web: City: Hartbeespoort Facebook: CheetahCentre Instagram: AVD_Cheetah Gold is central to the history of Gauteng and it was only as recently as 1886 that the city of Johannesburg was founded, mainly due to the vast amounts of gold to be found in the area. One of the oldest gold mines in the province, the Kromdraai Gold Mine, is an interesting place to visit for anyone looking to learn more about Gauteng s gold rush history. Only a 40-minute drive north of Johannesburg, the Kromdraai Gold Mine is located in the scenic Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, one of the major tourist attractions in South Africa. The Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre (De Wildt) in South Africa was established in 1971, as a cheetah conservation project. The centre has continued to perform an important role in the preservation and protection of cheetahs and has bred over 800 cheetah cubs. De Wildt is a facility for the rehabilitation and breeding of wild animals. It also derives some of its revenue by providing environmental tours and educational talks. The principal focus is on cheetahs but it also houses brown hyenas and a variety of herbivores