MAGALIESBURG HISTORY AND INFORMATION ON MAGALIESBURG IN GAUTENG

Magaliesburg information on the History of Magaliesburg, interesting facts about Magaliesburg. Magaliesburg things to do, Magaliesburg activities, Magaliesburg extreme adventures, and all accommodation in Magaliesburg. The small village of Magaliesburg is right in the heart of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range.i The Magaliesburg is a great tourist attraction, with a vast variety of activities, including adventure for young and old!This geoligically and historically rich area is stunningly beautiful and includes a wealth of flora and fauna. The name Magaliesburg/Magaliesberg comes from the original name Mohale Mohale. Mohale Mohale was chief of the Po tribe during the time of the Voortrekkers. The Magaliesburg River and The Magaliesburg Mountain range also take their names from this source. There are over 120 different species of trees in the Magaliesburg area and over 100 various types of grasses! Many years ago elephant and lion roamed this area freely until hunters decimated them. However, leopard can still be spotted in kloofs and ravines of this area.

ACTIVITIES IN THIS AREA INCLUDE : Archaeological significance, Art Gallery, Arts and Crafts, Birding, Express Train, Fishing, Hiking trails, Horse Trails, Hot Air Ballooning, Maanhaarrand

EXPRESS TRAIN

First Sunday of every month

Departure: 9.15am Return: 3pm, same day

Catch the train from Johannesburg's Park Station (Platform 13/14)Arrives at Magaliesburg at 11am. Braai packs and picnic hampers can be ordered in advance, which can be enjoyed at grounds next to the Magaliesburg Country Hotel.

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