It’s a pity about the plant and plastic pollution. Best to avoid Sunday mornings with the incessant noise of motorbikes.

Hartbeespoort Dam is far enough from Johannesburg to be on vacation. There is much to do and see including vacation shopping (always on my list). The only downfall is the deterioration of the roads.

Beautiful lake!

It is a nice place going to haartbeesport dam.

We crossed the dam wall and closed the windows immediately after opening them, to avoid the smell. The water is disgusting. It smells, it is green and I would be very careful not to touch that water as I am sure you will get a decease that nobody has ever heard of. If you stay further away from the dam, the view is spectacular the calm of the bush around you is just so relaxing, but if you can avoid the dam. Mango and de Vette Mossel are two fantastic restaurants.

I went there to attend a friends wedding. It was Marvellous. The place is so nice and cool.

Nice Restaurants.

Ideal for a shoert breakaway from the city

It was the best destination!

The view is stunning at Hartebeespoort Dam.

I think it's a great destination, but I believe SOME of the guest accommodation providers should be scrutinized and appropriately rated, so as to avoid disappointment and giving Hartebeespoort a bad name.

There is so much to do in Hartebeespoort and its very close from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Whether its for a day, weekend or a short vacation it's perfect. There are lots of Activities to keep the whole family busy and its a different scene from always going to the beach. You also feel closer to nature and its a great place to discover the outdoors.

Hartebeespoortdam is an absolute tourist town. When visiting the aerial cableway you will have a spectacular view of the dam and surrounding mountains while enjoying a sundowner. It has recently been renovated with modern cable cars, so travelling up wont be a hair-raising experience. Harties is home to the country's only Citrus winery , giving you a fun taste experience.Visiting animal sancturies is an educational experience for the whole family. This town is worth visiting more than once and is the centre of many tourist attractions.

At Hartbeespoort Dam we always have a relaxing, enjoyable time. Everything is close by and the variety to choose from is endless. It sure is a place to just get out of the stressfull city life and break away for a weekend.

Hartebeespoort Dam, you will experience warmth, comfort and relaxation at the same time. Its surrounded by nice and comfortable accommodation. Worth visiting at least once a year if even if you not around JHB. Mlungis Madi

Good things Quite and a break from the buzz of the city. Not so good things I found that there was not much to do (or is it me or is it bec we went there in winter?) We went to the acqurium with the kids - there was not much to see there as well.

Altyd Lekker By Hartbeespoort dam, Al Gaan Ek net vir 'n dag,voel dit soos vakansie daar.

Our family & friends regualy use Haartebespoort Dam as a week-end or holiday get away. We always have a great time because there is always so much to do. There are plenty of activities for young & old no matter the time of year. We have always enjoyed our stays at the resorts & the locals are always friendly & helpful.

Going through to Harties for the weekend to relax when you live in Jhb is well worth it. We spent two days there.....and did not have enough time to see/do everything Harties has to offer. The accommodation was fantastic and the people real friendly. Definitely something we'll do again.

This was absolutely awesome. Will definately be back soon.

i find that the area of Hartbeespoort Dam is stunning. I spent a lovely weekend there at a fantastic resort which was comfortable, offered good accommodation and friendly service. I highly recommend the area for a lovely weekend away or even a long week away...you will feel refreshed, love the country air and the people are friendly and welcoming. Great place, great resorts and great people with lovely facilities and cheap places to buy good meat, food and any items you require. Amazing restaurants and sightseeing....dont miss out.

Living in KZN means that scenic routes and sites are the norm for us but the serene calmness of 'Harties' is breathtakingly beautiful and can give any overseas resorts a run for their money. Having driven hundreds of hot and dry kilometers, arriving at the Hartebeespoort Dam was a soothing balm to frayed tempers. The townspeople are friendly, the service providers efficient and the cuisine is mmmmha. Harties has found a spot in my heart and is on my list of 'places to visit again'

Whether you go for the day on your bike, get in your SUV or your 'old tjor' it is really so worth it to go to Hartbeespoort Dam. There is so much to do and see, the people are so friendly, the food is so excellent, the atmosphere is holiday like, relaxing, safe, you get that floating feeling - like you are in heaven and nothing, but nothing will go wrong. Of course if you have more time and you for a weekend or longer, the accommodation is to die for - so much to choose from at very affordable prices. Don't delay, don't think, just do it!! You won't regret it.

Hard to believe that you can have such an idyllic, picturesque getaway only 45 minutes from Joburg. I have stayed in log cabins up in the hills surrounding Harties Dam, where you have views that go on forever. Well worth considering for a weekend getaway!

I was at a clean place, the service was excellent and the security as well was very tide. i really enjoyed the vacation. i'm going to visit again,

The house was absolutely amazing and we had a fabulous time. It caters for your every need and more. Will definitely be going back this year

Living in KZN means that we are well used to scenic routes and sites but the Hartebeespoort Dam was beyond anything we've seen in our home Province. After a hot day of travelling and coming upon this picturesque village with the serene calmness of the Dam made us feel like we were in some expensive overseas resort. The townspeople are friendly, the service providers eager and efficient and the cuisine is mmmmha! Hartebeespoort is on my list of 'places to visit again'

Definitely the place to go when you need some time-out, relaxation or just a break from our hectic lives! It's perfect for families, couples and any age group! Our family have only had wonderful times here, and recommend anyone to treat themselves and their families to this beautiful place!

I have visited a few place in Hartebeespoortdam, I love the tranquility and just the total feel of the place, it feels like a home away from home, I have even go so far as to say that I would love to retire their one day, its not far to drive and it just has so much to do, and even if you are not as adventerous, its a good place to just get away to relax. Absolutely would recommend Hartebeespoortdam to anyone for any holiday. Better than the sea

Do you feel stressed out? Do you feel exhausted? Do you feel the need to take time out? Then Hartbeespoort Dam is the place to go to for rejuvenation . You will find beautiful accommodation and tranquil surroundings to achieve the well deserved break that you need. If you snooze, you are going to lose out on awesomeness....

Excellent place for a quick break from the hussle and bussle of Johannesburg. Lots to do and see but also calm if you need to relax in the bushveld you even have this. Good weekend breakaway.

From live entertainment at Upper Deck, sipping on a cider, ordering an eisbein and tapping to the beat as old classics are revived. For the ladies....the flea market is the place to be, tons of stalls and all about negotiations!!! For romance: the boat cruise, sipping on sundowners watching the sun set. Then slipping off to your place of accommodation...Cocomo's or La Dolce Vita. For the kids: the snake park is always a winner. Camping: oh yes, affordable rates for campers and caravanning from Zanandi to Hartebeespoort resort. This is the place to be, lots to see and where memories are made. My first date was at Hartebeespoort Dam, I remember riding as a pinion on the back of the motorbike (petrified, first time ever on a motorbike). The scenery of the mountains the and the view of the dam was breathtaking. We stopped off for drinks and pizza, went to the park and needless to say its been 5 years since then...guess where I am having my anniversary...

I love the area because of its variety of water sport and adveture activities. A person get to relax and get away from the congrete jungle.

Its a lovely place if you need a quick getaway from city life. There's lots to do for both adults and kids. The hospitality at the Hotel was also amazing, would return to the establishment :-) ...

The Hartbeespoort Dam has something for everyone from the person wanting to relax to the person enjoying activities. Excellent accommodation, restuarants and the most beautiful sunsets.

Me and my family loves to go to the differant places in and around Hartebeespoort Dam. We had family from the freestate that we introduces to the Hartebeespoort Dam airia and they were supprised on what was available.

Last weekend it was freezingly cold in Johannesburg, so I decided to drive out to Hartbeespoort Dam for the day.What a pleasant experience! I spent the whole day at Chameleon Village, where I had lunch in the sun and even had a tarot card reading! There was no time to squeeze a visit to Jasmyn in which means I will have to make another trip soon!

... and the list of TO DO's go on and on ...

Dit is so naby van waar ek bly in Pretoria, en geniet elke keer wat ek daar kom, dit is 'n awesome plekkie en altyd iets om te sien en te doen, en om net te gaan ontspan en weg te kom van die stad en om weer jou battery te laai vir die week wat voorle.

So much to do. Adventure activities (Ama Zwing Zwing, Outside Adventures absieling and rafting etc), Nature activities (Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary, and Ellies next door to it), cultural activities.(e.g. restaurants, music, sleep in an original Oxwagon, have a Romantic Picnic, etc). And the best thing now is the Aerial Cableway. What a blast! Totally professional and world class. More intimate than Cape Town and better facilities.

Well worth the trip if you are in the Gauteng area.

Nice place - a bit overcommercialised and very expensive - not worth the prices.

Hartbeespoortdam is a little heaven on earth, If you never have been in Harties, you missed a lot. Hartbeespoortdam is rated in the top 2 for activities in South Africa. The dam – this beautiful dam is surrounded by the Mountains and filled with small boats. Ideal for water sports and relaxed fishing trips. Snake-park and Animal Park – not to be missed - snack from and around South Africa. The elephant/Monkey sanctuary – see the African elephants at the elephant sanctuary. Go on one of the walks where you can touch and feed the elephants, see the free living monkeys in a natural wild environment. Cableway at the Magaliesburg Mountain – the Magaliesburg cableway experience is a must-do for anyone visiting Hartbeespoort dam. Air-ballooning – Glide over the beautiful Hartbeespoort dam and Magaliesburg Mountains to see one of the most popular tourist towns from up above! Van Gaalen Cheese making tour – see how cheese is made and have a country style lunch on the Van Gaalen Cheese making tour. You can experience the old, at the nearby cradle of humankind, or shop till you drop at the curlo markets and the Mall. Cheetah Centre - World renowned cheetah breeding Centre, they offer Guided tours. Health Spa - everyone says make the most of life; did anyone ever tell you where? Restaurants: Upperdeck - The cock & Bull - Dross - O hagen - Africabswiss - Beestekraal stasie - La Terrazz.

We didn`t see much of the dam as we came up to visit Sun City. However it is obviously a popular place for bikers as there were hundreds of motor bikes around on Sunday.

Beautiful and relaxing!

We love Harties - they just need to fix the water in the dam!

always a lovely place to go to.

It was fun going to the dam and boarding the pleasure boat.

Our family had a lovely time relaxing, shopping and eating. The area has something for all age groups, and more.

Lots of things for the children. Awesome.

The place is awesome and not congested. The locals are nice and friendly and you ask anyone for directions and you get the right information. Fresh air, the zoo and nice boat cruises.

Hartbeespoort is a very nice place to visit - relaxing, cool and have so many places to visit like the elephant sanctuary etc. Educational for all family members. It has a nice view, the view of the mountains and the dam. I also enjoyed watching the dam waves as you cross over the bridge, it's beautiful. The place is very welcoming.

Serene, beautiful views, great place. For nature lovers.

The dam is a wonderful place to visit and have a great holiday. Plenty to do for all the family.

Hartbeespoort Dam is definitely recommended for a day visit. The activities in the area include visiting the fantastic monkey and elephant sanctuaries. There is good accommodation available to weekend visitors.

When my "Jaaahhhburg" friends told me we were going for a sunset cruise on Harties Dam, I wasn't exactly overcome with joy. I envisioned a small, dirty dam crowded with loud families. Truth is, I was taken aback by the awe-inspiring scenery of Harties and the tranquility of the area. The dam is more like an aquamarine coloured inland sea peppered with boats. Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and a historical bridge, it really is worth visting. There are a number of companies offering sunset cruises and houseboat stays and you can also hike in the surrounding area. There aren't too many restaurants in the immediate area, so pack for a self-catering holiday.

The dam is an amazing yet relaxing place with enough to keep anyone entertained. Would recommend the dam as a good weekend away.

Nice tourist attractions.

A lot to do around the dam, and we had good fun. The elephant and monkey sanctuary is a bit expensive. It feels like they cater for the dollar and not local people.