More to do around Hartbeespoort Dam

Author: Harry | Date: 19 January 2010 16h30

Harry’s Getaway at Hartebeespoort Dam offers you and your family the perfect getaway break that you need to reconnect and unwind; and with so much to see and do around the area, you and your children will never be bored or looking for things to keep you busy.

Boat Trips

Harry’s Getaway offers luxurious boat trips on Hartebeespoort Dam, the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind in privacy and comfort with your family. Whilst on the dam you can take along snacks and drinks to enjoy at your leisure. Click here for more information on a boat trip on Hartebeespoort Dam through Harry’s Getaway.

Van Gaalen Cheese Farm

The nearby Van Gaalen Cheese Farm offers peaceful surroundings for young and old with a shaded patio for breakfasts and lunches with an exquisitely prepared menu which also includes traditional Dutch dishes. Van Gaalen’s offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a scrumptiously prepared picnic under the trees on the banks of the Skeerpoort River. Tours through the cheese factory are provided daily and really give you an insight as to the cheese making process at Van Gaalen’s which produces some 30 different variations of cheese.

Chameleon Village

For the ultimate family experience at Hartebeespoort Dam, pop in at the Chameleon Village which offers everything from arts, crafts and curios through to a reptile park offering group tours.

There is a large variety of things at Chameleon Village for kids of all ages to busy themselves with, from arcade games through to jumping castles and jungle gyms; while you enjoy a walk through the art and curio stalls or enjoy lunch or a refreshing cup of tea at any of the restaurants.

The Chameleon Village boasts the largest indoor crafters market (over 800 square meters of floor space)in the country and you can lose yourself in the wonders that the local traders have hand made including jewelry, confectionary and material goods.

Natures Wonders

In and around the Hartebeespoort Dam area there are a number of animal sanctuaries and parks for you and your family to enjoy on your breakaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre offers visitors guided walks through the sanctuary as well as the chance to get up close and personal with these magnificent animals.

The nearby Elephant Sanctury offers tours of the sanctuary as well as the chance to get on an elephant and ride them. This experience is almost cathartic and will be remembered for the rest of your life.

There are many more exciting activities for the entire family to enjoy, a full list of which can be seen here.

Harry’s Getaway offers luxury accommodation for you and your family to escape the city struggle and relax in the warm surroundings of the Hartebeespoort Dam or the seaside bliss of Ballito Bay. For more information on Harry’s Getaway or to book your much deserved holiday break, give them a call on +27 82 575 4751, send an email to info@harrysgetaway.co.za or visit www.harrrysgetaway.co.za

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