Doornhoek, Magaliesberg
Doornhoek lies in the heart of the Magaliesberg, close to the little village of Hekpoort that nestles on the gentle southern slopes of the mountain range, just north west of Johannesburg. Most of the area is used for agriculture in this corner of Gauteng, which virtually borders on the North West Province, and game farms and large tracts of land given over to farming dominate the landscape.
Doornhoek a beautiful part of the world - enviable blue skies and an horizon dominated by mountain slopes makes for revitalising getaways. Not only is Doornhoek in the heart of the world-renowned Cradle of Humankind but it’s also less than an hour’s drive to Johannesburg or Sun City. Hartbeespoort Dam, or Harties as it’s known to locals, is only a short drive away and you are spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in the surrounding area.
First named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999, the Cradle of Humankind is a complex system of limestone caves that include the Sterkfontein Caves of Mrs Ples fame - a 2.3-million year-old fossil - and the Wonder Cave in Kromdraai - the third-largest cave chamber in the country believed to be about 1.5 million years old with stalactite and stalagmite formations of up to 15 metres, 85% of which are still growing.
The Magaliesberg Mountains too provide a welcome respite from city life. Deep gullies containing wonderful kloofs, streams, waterfalls and sheer quartzite cliffs more than fulfil the average hiker’s expectations, and adventure or even quiet ambles are the order of the day.
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"We took a scenic Sunday drive to Magalies, but going through from the Hekpoort side and came upon the Askari Game Lodge signs, which said its a game reserve ..." - Christa, Sundowner
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Featured Attractions in (or near) Doornhoek
Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind Site comprises a strip of a dozen dolomitic limestone caves containing the fossillised remains of ancient forms of animals, plants and most importantly, hominids. The dolomite in which the caves formed, started out as coral reefs growing in a worm shallow sea about 2.3 billion years ago ... more information
Nooitgedacht Nature Reserve
An hours drive from Johannesburg, Pretoria or Rustenburg you will find the 20,000 ha / 5000 acre Nooitgedacht Nature Reserve. Game drives in open safari vehicles allow for excellent game viewing. The more than 20 different species of game include giraffe, zebra, wildebeest... more information
Plumari Game Reserve
Plumari Ranch Game Reserve comprises a pristine malaria free wilderness area of over 2000 hectares. The ranch boasts an amazing natural African bushveld with an abundance of wildlife. Guests can expect to see leopard and expect to see white rhino, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck... more information
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
Set in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve lies roughly 40 kilometres north-west of Johannesburg; a chance to see white rhino, lion, buffalo, hippo and other species of game up close and within half an hour of the major metropolis. If you get to the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve... more information
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Things To Do in Doornhoek
Askari Lodge Museum
Where: Doornhoek
How much (per person): On Request
Situated within the Gala Hall is our museum. Askari Lodge boasts one of the largest private collections of ox wagons, carts and other animal ... more information
Bush Walk in Plumari Game Reserve
Where: Doornhoek
How much (per person): On Request
Our accompanied bush walks offer guests an ideal opportunity to learn more about the fauna and flora of the region, as well as discover some ... more information
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