Chikara Stud is situated on the edge of The Cradle of Humankind and is a mere 10 minute drive from Lanseria Airport. We are surrounded by many conference centre’s and wedding venues, and although we are in the country, we are close to major traffic routes and the N14 highway and within minutes of various shopping malls and entertainment centre’s including Silver Star Casino and Montecasino. The nearest convenience store and petrol station is 1.5km away. AccommodationChikara Stud offers a choice of either bed and breakfast or self catering accommodation. Strawberry Cottage is nestled in the heart of the stud adjacent to the stables. The garden sports a variety of fruits such as strawberries, lemons, mulberries and apricots which you may pick at your leisure when in season. Chickens and bantams range free through the stables and give a steady supply of fresh eggs which must be tasted! And the cottage is fully fenced and secure, so you can arrange to have your pet accommodated as well. Being right on the edge of grassy hillsides we see a vast variety of small wildlife. If you listen carefully late at night when all is still you will hear bullfrogs bellowing softly, jackal yipping away down the valley, and the distant roar of the lions. A large leguan has strolled across the yard and into the fields beyond, and we have two resident hedgehogs who don’t mind at all a tidbit of dog food in the evenings. And of course the birdlife is teeming with Yellow Weavers and Red Bishops, a family of Hornbills and Crested Barbets, not to mention the Kites and Pluvers and Crows. Chikara StudThe stud is very small and only breeds a few foals, but riding and competition horses are also stabled here. The resident stallion is Akito, a black Hannovarian stallion. Lynn is an Advanced level dressage rider and trainer who has many times ridden for Provincial and SANEF teams. The accomplished rider may arrange for lessons on horses at the stud, or trail rides can be booked for the family. Braai in the garden, sit beside the pool and watch the horses, fall asleep in the hammock, and let the tranquility of the country wash over your soul. Activities and AttractionsMany places of interest are within easy striking distance such as the Sterkfontein Caves, The Cradle Restaurant, Hartebeesport Dam (about 30min drive), Lesedi African Cultural Village, Mountain Sanctuary Park, Magaliesberg (sporting such activities as Magaliesberg Canopy Tours and antique furniture), Sun City, Crocodile and Chameleon farms, and of course several game and lion farms. The Lion Park is just down the road and offers meals all day, and has cubs which can be petted. Matt has worked extensively with lions and can arrange lion and game tours. He is also a qualified Zambezi White Water River guide and can take you river rafting on safe and gentle waters for newcomers to the adventure, or bigger white water for the more daring. ACCREDITATIONS
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25° 0' 59.862" S children policyChildren of all ages are welcome. closest airport(s)
Lanseria Airport - 10km travellers' reviews
"Thought the stay was home from home peaceful. Close to Jhb but... " - Sean Wells, Harare  read more reviews »add to "my-choices"With "my-choices" you can contact all of your selected accommodation establishments with just one enquiry form. You can view your choices at any time by clicking on "my-choices" in the community menu at the top of every page. + my-choices »credit cards?We do not accept payment by credit card at this time. check-in/out timesCheck-in: from 14h00 Depending if there were guests the night before. Page Printed
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