Things to do near
Schoemansville
*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling
distance.
Dams Vleis
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Hartbeespoort Dam (0.6 km from Schoemansville) Constructed in 1925, Hartbeespoort Dam has become a mecca for water sport enthusiasts and anyone looking for a fun-filled vacation from the city.
Surrounded by the majestic Magaliesberg mountain range, the dam is perfect for para-sailing, windsurfing and jet skiing. More adventurous activities nearby include paragliding, hang-gliding or hot air ballooning. The scenic beauty, fun activities and places of interest makes Hartbeespoort Dam an instant recommendation for every traveller.
Animal Parks
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Hartbeespoort Dam (1.3 km from Schoemansville) Offering live reptile shows, reptile viewing and photographic tours the park also houses chimpanzees and a variety of cats. Guests can interact with certain animals. Tea garden offers light snacks.
Galleries and Museums
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Kosmos (2.2 km from Schoemansville) The Chris Tugwell art gallery has opened it's doors in the beautifully quaint village of Kosmos. The original Chris Tugwell gallery has been in existence for over 50 years and spoils with exquisite South African fine art paintings and sculptures.
Popular Attractions
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Hartbeespoort Dam (2.7 km from Schoemansville) Offering amazing views of Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and the surrounding area, the 'Harties Cableway' is worth a whirl.
The recently revamped cableway provides an ideal family day trip with lots to do at the base station and at the top. Kids can wander along the Dassie Loop walkway or play in the KidZone. Restaurants, fast food stalls and a bar are on site, as are picturesque seating areas and bomas.
Golf Courses
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Hartbeespoort Dam (3.6 km from Schoemansville) Excellent design and good maintenance makes Pecanwood Golf & Country Club a challenging course for golfers to enjoy.
This is a lovely 18-hole parklands course, with strategically placed hazards and obstacles, creating an interesting play for golfing enthusiast. The club house itself is rather interesting and features extensive facilities including a heath spa, gymnasium, large swimming pool and tennis courts.
Golf Courses
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Hartbeespoort (4.3 km from Schoemansville) 18-hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
Dams Vleis
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Hartbeespoort Dam (5.2 km from Schoemansville) Come and enjoy an extreme jet boat ride with Water Freaks at Hartbeespoort Dam.
You'll cruise for 20 minutes aboard a 430-horsepower jet boat in the majestic setting of the Magaliesburg mountains. The boat can reach speeds up to 90 km per hour. If the 360-degree spins executed by the driver don’t leave you breathless, the scenery will.
Speed boat and tube rides are also available if you're keen.
Shops
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Hartbeespoort Dam (5.3 km from Schoemansville) Jasmyn Farm Stall stocks an impressive selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese and dairy produce, rusks, biltong, nuts, dried fruit, juice, honey and imported treats such as salty black liquorice.
There is a Dutch-style windmill next-door that houses a restaurant named The Windmill, so you can’t miss it.
Animal Parks
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Hartbeespoort Dam (7 km from Schoemansville) The Elephant Sanctuary offers an exciting elephant experience. Here you can walk trunk-in-hand with four Africa elephants and hand-in-hand with a child or loved one.
They offer an exclusive, 'hands-on' educationally oriented experience where you can learn more about elephant habits, behaviour, different personalities and anatomy through up-close and personal interaction. You will also get an opportunity to touch, brush down and feed these magnificent animals.
Animal Parks
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Hartbeespoort Dam (7.5 km from Schoemansville) Walk through an indigenous forest on elevated wooden walkways and see a variety of exotic monkeys in an exquisite natural environment. Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary takes in rescued primates that have been raised as pets or have been bred or imported for the pet trade. Their mission is to rehabilitate them for relocation to an environment that is natural to them and where they can lead normal, happy, and productive lives.Need to know? All tours are structured and guided - perfect for family, corporate and educational outings.
Animal Parks
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Brits (8.5 km from Schoemansville) Established in 1971, the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre mission is to ensure the long-term survival of the cheetah, wild dog, and other wild animals in general. By embarking on a tour, you will help fund this noble initiative.
The centre arranges various tours to suit your taste, including game drives and close-up feeding tours.
Fun Parks
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Broederstroom (9.1 km from Schoemansville) Go zwinging near the Hartbeespoort Dam with Ama Zwing Zwing and your kids!
Embark on an airborne adventure of sliding along steel cables while watching the wildlife below. Seven exhilarating slides take you on a 1.3 km journey in the sky. Enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding Magaliesberg Mountains and the Crocodile River.
Ama Zwing Zwing Zip Lines offers unbeatable fun for two hours at Amanzingwe Lodge. The package is inclusive of refreshments and a light lunch.
+27 (0) 82 803 7731
www.amazwingzwing.co.za
Hiking Trail
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Hennops River (9.8 km from Schoemansville) Phaladingwe Nature Trail is a circular 6.8 km day walk close to Johannesburg. The trail passes the Broederstroom hills and the Crocodile River. Lovely views along the trail. Birds and animals to be seen.
Open every day between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
Four By Four Trails
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Hartbeespoort Dam (10.5 km from Schoemansville) De Wildt 4x4 is the perfect terrain for 4x4 enthusiasts. It is situated between Pretoria North, Hartbeespoort and Brits. De Wildt 4x4 Game Park has plenty wildlife for travellers to spot while on the trail. The trail is in a mountainous and rugged terrain. 4x4 drivers can test their vehicles before entering the game park.
The trail is 14 km and takes 2 to 3 hours to complete. It is a self-drive route where a low range, high clearance 4x4 or 2x4 vehicle is required. The trail can be accesses all year round and is graded between 2 and 5.
Golf Courses
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Hartbeespoort Dam (10.6 km from Schoemansville) Tee off on stunning greens next to the banks of the Hartbeespoort Dam with sweeping views of the foothills of the Magaliesberg. Magalies Park Golf Course is an 18-hole course designed by Loutjie van Aswegen. Here, the total length of the course is a mens 5 864m and a ladies 5 001m.
The course rating for men is 72 and for ladies is 70. While the course may not be very long, it does not however mean that the golfer can take out his driver and play to his heart's content. A number of small trees have been strategically placed and although there are few water holes and no bunkers this is not a course for the faint-hearted, making for a challenging game of golf any day.
Interesting holes are the par 4 8th, and the par 4 12th stroke five, which is one of the most attractively designed holes on the course. At the clubhouse, a Pro Shop is made available for all your golfing needs, golf cards and club hire. Lessons are available on request.
When the going gets tough take a break and grab a light meal and refreshments at the 'Barn Owl' Halfway House, the 'Loeries Flight' takeaway and the 'Albatross' Halfway House.