THINGS TO DO
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Things to do in Gauteng includes entertainment, activities, extreme adventures, hiking, adventure tours, abseiling, white water rafting, Gauteng bird watching, river rafting, fishing, hot air ballooning, horse riding and horse trails, quad biking and golf. There are also a number of places that specialise in Team Building Courses, aimed at the youth or Corporate companies.
Perhaps you would like to interact with elephants, monkeys or game. Take a look below |
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Abseiling Archery Boating Bridge Swinging Bird Sanctuary Bush Babies Bush Drives Cableway Canopy Tours Caving Crocodile Parks Cultural Fishing Flying Game Reserves Golf Helicopter Charter Horse Riding Hot Air Ballooning Lion Park Mystic Monkeys Paintball Pilansberg Quad Biking Scuba Diving Team Building Tours Train Trips River Rafting Walks / Hiking Ziplining |
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NGWANE TRAVEL
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Transfers from O R Tambo Airport - Mondays to Fridays after 18h00
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Transfers from O R Tambo Airporton weekends & public holidays to Kruger and Sun city
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Shopping on weekends
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Weddings Tours
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Voda sim cards for international guests [on request]
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Cell : 083 633 5290
Cell : 067 856 8700
Cell : 067 085 7052
Email:
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TEL: 083 633 5290
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ABSEILING: |
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ARCHERY |
SADDLE CREEK ADVENTURES |
Archery is a fun and challenging team building event |
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Saddle Creek Adventures
Archery is a fun and challenging team building event which anyone can master quickly.
Instructors will be on hand to show you the basics on how to safely handle the bow and where to aim.
Once everyone is confident about the basics the participants can be divided into teams competing against other. Afterwards an individual shoot out can also be arranged.
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Cell: 079 467 9906
E-mail:
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za
Open Monday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
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ARCHERY |
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For great family entertainment in Johannesburg, come and experience the wonder of the Montecasino Bird Gardens.
Here in our wildlife and bird park you can wander along enchanted walkways within magnificent gardens and marvel at a variety of colourful birds, mammals, reptiles and unusual animals. In our walk-through Aviary, you'll find over 60 species of birds including Scarlet Ibises, and Nicobar pigeons, |
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Montecasino,
1 Montecasino Blvd,
Johannesburg,
Tel : +27 11 511 1864 |
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CONTACT US : Tel : +27 11 511 1864
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BOATING |
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BRIDGE SWINGING: |
Living on The Edge Adventures - tel: 011 954 5584 - fax: 011 954 5581 - e-mail: info@adventureslote.co.za
web: www.livingontheedge.co.za |
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BUSH BABIES MONKEY SANCTUARY |
Entertainment for the whole family and educational too |
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Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary
Free-living monkeys in a natural and wild environment. Walk through indigenous forests on elevated wooden walkways, and experience a variety of exotic monkeys in a natural environment.
Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary rescues monkeys that have been raised as pets, or have been bred or imported for the pet trade.
This is for the whole family! |
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Tel : +27 12 258 9908/9
Cell: 071 172 6965
Email: Click here for email |
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CAVING:
Living on The Edge Adventures - tel: 011 954 5584 - fax: 011 954 5581 - e-mail: info@adventureslote.co.za
web: www.livingontheedge.co.za
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MYSTIC MONKEYS AND FEATHERS WILDLIFE PARK |
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Mystic Monkeys & Feathers Wildlife Park
hosts one of South Africa’s largest private primate collections featuring 38 species, in addition to a large number of beautiful, exotic birds.as well as Chimpanzee and White-Handed Gibbons, two of the "Big 5" in the "ape" world, including Cheetahs, Lions and Tigers. |
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Emri Saayman
Tel : +27 71610 9359
Christa Saayman
082 566 4929
E-MAIL:
blouduiker@mweb.co.za
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CANOPY TOURS |
Thrill seekers delight |
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The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour®
is ideal for the individual thrill seeker, family getaways, group or student excursions and corporate team building events.
The experience begins with a thorough safety briefing that covers all the do’s and don’t’s of the tour.
After the briefing you will be kitted out with your sliding harness, safety helmet and sliding gloves. |
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Tel: +27 (0)14 535 0150
Cell: +27 (0)79 492 0467
Fax: +27 (0)14 535 0152
eFax: 086 516 5061
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GPS:
25°49'51"S, 27°24'43"E
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CABLE WAY EXPERIENCE: |
Fun day outings for kids in Gauteng |
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The Harties Cableway
offers visitors panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas, as well as excellent recreational and educational facilities.
Careful attention to detail, attentive staff and interesting things to see and do make this an ideal family day trip |
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info@hartiescableway.co.za
Ticket sales open at 08h30, the first ride up is at 09h00, and the last ride down is at 16h30.Price:
Entrance is free for children under four |
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CAVING: |
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CROCODILE ADVENTURES |
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CULTURAL VILLAGES |
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A 200-seater restaurant decorated in true African style and divided into three sections:
- Nile Room seating 40 people
- East Africa seating 60 people and
- South Africa seating 100 people
NILE ROOM
Traditional north African cuisine
OLIVE FOREST
This area is normally used for an open-air Barbecue
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Tel: +27 (12) 205-1394
Fax: +27 (12) 205-1433
0800 119000
E-Mail:
enquiries@lesedi.com |
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FISHING |
Fishing in Gauteng |
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Adventurous quad biking and unforgettable game viewing. A spectacular countryside scenery. Trails are set on 650 Hectare Game Farm,
All trails are guided, Eco friendly and could be classed as a Mini Safari.Feel free to bring a picnic basket and spend the
day or Book into one of our cottages or Bushcamp for the weekend.
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SEGWATI QUAD TRAILS
Cell:082 412 9823
Click Here For E-mail
GPS Co-ordinates:
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FLYING |
Aircraft charters and flying lessons in Gauteng |
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Zeus Aviation Solutions
is a small private company specializing in all aviation related matters. We operate numerous aircraft, with uses ranging from :
- Hire & Fly
- Training Flights
- Chartered Flights
We are currently based at Wonderboom Airport in Pretoria.
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Zeus Aviation Solutions
Tel: +27 (0) 87 724 0580
Cell: +27 (0) 76 390 8733
Fax: +27 (0) 86 563 0102
leon@zeusaviation.co.za
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GAME RESERVES |
Pilanesberg National Park - in an ancient volcanic crater |
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Pilanesberg National Park - in an ancient volcanic crater
"The Volcano that gave birth to a game reserve" Visitors are offered many opportunities to experience the wonders of Pilanesberg. There are nearly 200 kilometres of excellent quality roads for either self-drives or guided drives, and professional guides operate within the park.
Numerous hides and scenic picnic sites enable the tourist to experience "out-of-car" experiences as well. The beauty of Pilanesberg is reflected in a large central lake, the Mankwe Dam. Today, Pilanesberg National Park accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa. Also home to the Big Five |
Email us here
From Johannesburg/Pretoria take the N1 north towards Polokwane.
Take the N4 Rustenburg split.
A signboard indicates Pilanesberg to the left on route 91. |
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GAME & WILD LIFE BUSH DRIVES: |
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SADDLE CREEK ADVENTURES |
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Saddle Creek Adventures
Loads of fun for the family on our purpose built 800 meter go kart track. Join us in the pits for a safety briefing before climbing aboard your own go kart for an exhilarating drive .
Lots of corners and straight sections to challenge your driving skills. Comfortable shady seating areas for spectators. Age limit is 12 years old
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BOOKING OFFICES
Cell:
079 467 9906
E-mail:
info@saddlecreekadventures.co.za
Website:
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za
Open Monday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
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GOLF AND GOLF COURSES: |
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HORSE RIDING: |
Horse riding in the Hekpoort Valley |
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Saddle Creek Adventures
Saddle Creek Adventures nestles in the Hekpoort Valley in the foothills of the magnificent
Magaliesburg Meander Route.
We offer horseback riding with a difference, riding western style on well trained, obedient and calm trail horses, with various rides in to the bushveld and mountain foothills.
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Cell: 079 467 9906
E-mail:
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za
Open Monday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
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BON ACCORD |
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We present 2 leisurely 3 hour rides on Sundays, accompanied by two or more experienced guides. Halfway through the trip the group splits into:
- An advance group that enables gutsy, wild at heart riders to practice their so called “unplanned dismounts” at a controlled canter pace.
- A slow, controlled group, that either trot or walk for the slightly more meek and mild rider.
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Jimmy de Villiers
Central Bookings: 078 731 2547
Cell: 082 973 2855
E-mail: bonaccordhorse@gmail.com
M35 Onderstepoort Road
Onderstepoort
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Harties Horse Trail Safaris
offers unique once-in-a-lifetime horse outride experiences!
Come for an breath taking scenic outride or experience wildlife like never before on our wildlife horseback safaris.
All ages and all levels of experience welcome.
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Phone/Sms/Whats App: Beate on
082 333 46 75 or
email
hartieshorsetrails@gmail.com
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HELICOPTER CHARTERS AND FLIGHTS: |
SADDLE CREEK ADVENTURES |
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SADDLE CREEK ADVENTURES
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight, following the river through the valleys and gorges to Hartebeespoort dam and along the Mountain range.
Land at Saddlecreek for a 1 hour horse trail with a beautiful picnic set up including blanket, ice bucket of bubbly, and a wicker basket packed with goodies.
Return to Helicopter for a flight back to Krugersdorp airport over the Cradle of Humankind ... |
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BOOKING OFFICES
Cell:
079 467 9906
E-mail:
Website:
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za |
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Sunrise Aviation offers a diverse range of helicopter services.
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Helicopter charters and transfers
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Scenic flights and safaris
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Game census services
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Aerial photography and movie sets
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Chartered airport transfers - KMIA
Based in Nelspruit, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, you may charter our helicopters throughout most of Southern Africa, Swaziland & Mozambique |
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Mike Pingo
Tel : +27 13 744 9254
Fax : +27 13 744 9251
Cell No : +27 83 625 6991
sunavian@mweb.co.za
sunriseaviation.co.za |
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Air 2000 - Lanseria Airport - tel: 011768 6822 - air charter.
Air Route Adventures - Krugersdorp - tel: 011 768 6822 - air charter
Charter Getaways - Bedfordview, Sandton - tel: 011 454 2777 - francois@chartergetaways.co.za
Capital Air - Germiston - Germiston -tel: 011 827 0335 - micaellav@capitalairsa.com - Helicopter Charter.
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HOT AIR BALLOONING |
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BALLOON SAFARI
Enjoy a majestic 1 hour balloon flight, finishing off with a 5-star buffet breakfast and champagne with all the bells and whistles
BALLOON AND HORSE SAFARI
Get ready for your 60-minute balloon flight. The thrill is indescribable. You’re sipping fine champagne while hovering gently above the tree tops of the beautiful Magalies River Valley. |
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Cell: 079 467 9906
nfo@saddlecreekadventures.co.za
Website:
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za |
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BIRD WATCHING |
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Please contact us for more info and directions
stmadden@telkomsa.net
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26° 21' 24.61" South
28° 30' 54.34" East
There are no entrance fees |
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The Marievale Bird Sanctuary hosts the largest variety of bird species in the Gauteng Province and, to date, over 280 species of birds and mammals have been recorded to cohabit the sanctuary.
The Marievale Bird Sanctuary is open daily to the public for educational and recreational purposes |
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MOUNTAIN/QUAD BIKING: |
FUN QUADS |
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Welcome to Fun quads.
We are a quad hiring/-rental company based in Pretoria and we do quad riding in and around Gauteng. .Our main areas where we offer quad rides and team buildings is Pretoria and Hartbeespoort.. We offer guided quad rides wherever we are needed. We can come to you.
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Cell : 081 331 1642
admin@funquads.co.za
www.funquads.co.za |
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SADDLE CREEK ADVENTURES |
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Saddle Creek Adventures
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city center and experience the thrill of an Quad Bike trail on a safe, user friendly automatic Quad Bike.
A guided trail lasting approximately 15/20 minutes taking the adventure seeker on a scenic ride.
You will be guided through a farm path at a comfortable safe pace going through the natural indigenous bush and pristine farm lands
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Cell: 079 467 9906
E-mail:
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za
Open Monday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
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SEGWATI QUAD TRAILS |
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Adventurous quad biking and unforgettable game viewing |
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Adventurous quad biking and unforgettable game viewing. A spectacular countryside scenery. Trails are set on 650 Hectare Game Farm,
All trails are guided, Eco friendly and could be classed as a Mini Safari.Feel free to bring a picnic basket and spend the
day or Book into one of our cottages or Bushcamp for the weekend.
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SEGWATI QUAD TRAILS
Cell:082 412 9823
Click Here For E-mail
GPS Co-ordinates:
S25’ 51.501 E27’ 44.108 |
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MUSIC: |
Johannesburg Philamonic Orchestra
World-Class music. For season programmes, contact the above.
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MYSTIC MONKEYS AND FEATHERS WILDLIFE PARK |
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Mystic Monkeys & Feathers Wildlife Park
hosts one of South Africa’s largest private primate collections featuring 38 species, in addition to a large number of beautiful, exotic birds.as well as Chimpanzee and White-Handed Gibbons, two of the "Big 5" in the "ape" world, including Cheetahs, Lions and Tigers. |
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Emri Saayman
Tel : +27 71610 9359
Christa Saayman
082 566 4929
E-MAIL:
blouduiker@mweb.co.za
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PAINTBALL |
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PICNIC PLACES |
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RIVER RAFTING: |
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SCUBA DIVING AND TRAINING |
Scuba Diving School in Henley on Klip near Meyerton |
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HENLEY ON KLIP Bass Lake Adventures
The following courses can be taught at Bass Lake:
- Scuba Diver
- Advanced Diver
- Stress and Rescue
- Deep Diving - Maximum depth 23m
- Night Diving
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basslake@basslake.co.za
Sontnell Street (North extension of Ewelme Road, entrance adjacent to Glen Douglas, Afrimat Mine entry) Henley on Klip South Africa |
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TEAM BUILDING |
FUN QUADS |
A fun way to unite your staff |
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Welcome to Fun quads.
We are a quad hiring/-rental company based in Pretoria and we do quad riding in and around Gauteng. .Our main areas where we offer quad rides and team buildings is Pretoria and Hartbeespoort.. We offer guided quad rides wherever we are needed. We can come to you.
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Cell : 081 331 1642
admin@funquads.co.za
www.funquads.co.za |
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Magaliesberg Canopy Tour |
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour® is ideal for the individual thrill seeker, family getaways, group or student excursions. |
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The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour®
is ideal for the individual thrill seeker, family getaways, group or student excursions and corporate team building events.
The experience begins with a thorough safety briefing that covers all the do’s and don’t’s of the tour.
After the briefing you will be kitted out with your sliding harness, safety helmet and sliding gloves.
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Tel: +27 (0)14 535 0150
Cell: +27 (0)79 492 0467
Fax: +27 (0)14 535 0152
eFax: 086 516 5061
Email:
CLICK HERE FOR EMAIL
GPS:
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Saddle Creek Adventures
Arrive at 09h00 and enjoy a welcome fruit juice /tea/coffee and Rusks.
At 09h30 the facilitator will welcome the team and walk them through the day's events, getting everyone into the swing of things!!
Various packages available
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Cell: 079 467 9906
E-mail:
www.saddlecreekadventures.co.za
Open Monday to Sunday from 8.30am to 4.30pm
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Sparkling Waters Hotel |
Iinteresting outdoor activities at Sparkling Waters Hotel in Gauteng |
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The Sparkling Waters Hotel and Spa
The river and its vegetation not only make the hotel grounds very beautiful, they also create interesting outdoor activities.
All 56 rooms are at ground level and open directly onto our park-like grounds. They've been designed to make access easy, some even for wheelchairs. |
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Tel: +27(0)14 535 0000-6
Mobile:
+27(0)82 859 4036/7
Fax:
+27(0)14 535 0007
Click here for email
Website:
sparklingwaters.co.za |
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Team Building and Bachelor Parties in Henley on Klip near Meyerton |
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Bass Lake Adventures
HENLEY ON KLIP
Bass Lake Adventures
The following courses can be taught at Bass Lake:
- Scuba Diver
- Advanced Diver
- Stress and Rescue
- Deep Diving - Maximum depth 23m
- Night Diving
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basslake@basslake.co.za
Sontnell Street (North extension of Ewelme Road, entrance adjacent to Glen Douglas, Afrimat Mine entry) Henley on Klip South Africa
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Team building together with quad biking. Who could ask for more? |
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Adventurous quad biking and unforgettable game viewing. A spectacular countryside scenery. Trails are set on 650 Hectare Game Farm,
All trails are guided, Eco friendly and could be classed as a Mini Safari.Feel free to bring a picnic basket and spend the
day or Book into one of our cottages or Bushcamp for the weekend.
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SEGWATI QUAD TRAILS
Cell:082 412 9823
Click Here For E-mail
GPS Co-ordinates:
S25’ 51.501 E27’ 44.108 |
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TOURS |
Tours to Mozambique, Soweto, Rhino Park, Game Reserves ... |
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Welcome to Fun quads.
We are a quad hiring/-rental company based in Pretoria and we do quad riding in and around Gauteng. .Our main areas where we offer quad rides and team buildings is Pretoria and Hartbeespoort.. We offer guided quad rides wherever we are needed. We can come to you.
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Cell : 081 331 1642
admin@funquads.co.za
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SUMMIT TOURS |
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Summit Tours have over the years established a tried and trusted relationship with the travel industry, hotels, lodges, safari/game lodges, airports and private clients.
Summit Tourshave an in-depth knowledge of the Greater Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Province, Kwazulu – Natal Province, the Eastern Drakensberg Mountains, Mozambique and the Kingdom of Swaziland.
This includes private national/provincial wildlife areas. |
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Contact Person: Lillian
Tel: +27 (0)13 794 4300
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The Magaliesberg Canopy Tours |
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The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour®
is ideal for the individual thrill seeker, family getaways, group or student excursions and corporate team building events.
The experience begins with a thorough safety briefing that covers all the do’s and don’t’s of the tour.
After the briefing you will be kitted out with your sliding harness, safety helmet and sliding gloves.
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Tel: +27 (0)14 535 0150
Cell: +27 (0)79 492 0467
Fax: +27 (0)14 535 0152
eFax: 086 516 5061
CLICK HERE FOR EMAIL
GPS:
25°49'51"S, 27°24'43"E
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Soweto Guided Tours
is a quality service oriented business based in Soweto and run by Soweto entrepreneurs.
The business is tailored to share a true township tour experience with individuals, corporate South Africa as well as local and international leisure groups.
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Tel : +27 (0) 11 985 6249
Tel : +27 (0) 76 863 5548
Cell : +27 (0) 11 985 6249
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TRAIN TRIPS |
Fabulous fun outing from Gauteng to Magaliesburg by steam train |
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Magaliesburg Express
We depart from Platform 14 at Johannesburg Park Station at promptly 09:00 on the day of the trip.
The return journey is the highlight of the day for the passengers, as the climb from Magaliesburg to Krugersdorp is really challanging with all the steep gradients and sharp curves encountered.
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WALKS/HIKING |
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ZIPLINING |
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The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour®
is ideal for the individual thrill seeker, family getaways, group or student excursions and corporate team building events.
The experience begins with a thorough safety briefing that covers all the do’s and don’t’s of the tour.
After the briefing you will be kitted out with your sliding harness, safety helmet and sliding gloves.
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Tel: +27 (0)14 535 0150
Cell: +27 (0)79 492 0467
Fax: +27 (0)14 535 0152
eFax: 086 516 5061
CLICK HERE FOR EMAIL
GPS:
25°49'51"S, 27°24'43"E
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ZOO AND ANIMAL PARKS |
Johannesburg Zoo
Holiday programmes, birthday & school parties, night and day safaris. More than 2000 animals.
Resting and eating facilities.
Night tours and overnight camping can be arranged.
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The Lion Park
Cnr of Hans Strydom & R114, Honeydew, Randburg
The park contains a variety of animals, including cheetah, black back jackal, spotted and brown hyena and others. The restaurant has inside and outside seating and braai buffets on Sundays and Public Holidays. Curio Shop, tented camp and braai & picnic area's available.
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