Hartbeespoort Dam; birds, animals and luxury accommodation awaits

Author: Harry | Date: 16 February 2011 2010 07h30

We are lucky enough in South Africa to have access to places that allow us to get up close and personal to wildlife. With Johannesburg being just a one hour drive from Hartbeespoort Dam, weekend getaways are not only easily possible, but with so much to do in the area, a weekend in Hartbeespoort can be molded according to the tourists requirements.

Hartbeespoort Dam is an ideal setting for those who are interested in admiring the beauty of the wildlife and birdlife, not forgetting the mountain views and lush plantation. Harry’s Getaway allows weekend getaways to the Hartbeespoort Dam area to be as lavish as imagined. With luxury accommodation on secure estates, guests are able to enjoy time with family and friends whilst soaking up the comforts that are provided to them.

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Day trips to nearby areas offer guests the opportunity to explore and experience the wildlife and tourist attractions that are peppered along the grassy roads. Keen bird watchers will certainly enjoy keeping an eye out for the huge selection of birds in and around the Hartbeespoort Dam vicinity.

The Krugersdorp Game Reserve is home to many a busy bird specie. The grassland area is a great place to spend a few lazy hours as you slowly drive through the Highveld region on the look- out for birdlife that includes:

• Cisticola
• African Pipit
• Kurrichane Buttonquail

Another great bird watching destination just next to Hartbeespoort Dam is Glen Africa. 340 bird species have been spotted here. This magnificent spot accommodates 32 species of African wildlife and is a great way to start a day. Guests can expect to spot a number of different animals.

• Lion
• Hippo
• Cheetah
• Elephant
• Buffalo

Guests also have access (by car) to the vulture restaurant, which feeds over 120 different types of bird.

For those who have young children with them on their weekend getaway, there are a number of other places where animals of all kinds can be spotted.

• The Snake and Animal Park
• The Elephant Sanctuary
• Hartbeespoort Aquarium

Weekend getaways at Hartbeespoort Dam allow for the serious bird and animal lover, exposure to a huge variety. For those who are looking for some time out amongst nature, there is plenty to go around. Once a busy day out has come to an end, guests are able to relax into the quiet evenings, with their feet up at their luxury Harry’s Getaway accommodation.

For more information or to book a Valentine’s weekend getaway this February, call Harry’s Getaway on 072 452 5648 or 082 575 4751.

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