Tarlton, West Rand
Gauteng might be the smallest province in the country, but it is home to an enormous variety of attractions, activities and towns that are well worth the visit. These include the epicentre, Johannesburg, as well as the historically and politically relevant Pretoria. One of the much smaller towns of this province is Tarlton. While little and secluded, Tarlton is the perfect base from which to see a host of exciting South African sights, thanks to its convenient locale.
The incredible Sterkfontein Caves are situated close to Tarlton, and are famous around the world for the fossils to which they have been home for millions of years. In fact, this entire area has been dubbed the Cradle of Humankind by many scientists, and is believed to have a history that dates back to between 20 and 30 million years.
The appeal of Tarlton lies in its serenity and the sense of calm that infuses every part of the visitors' experiences here. Popular activities in the region include rock climbing, hiking and walking. Some of the nearby towns are Hartebeeshoek, Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg and Roodepoort.
The Tarlton summers are usually rather warm, but afternoons are cooled down with frequent, welcome thundershowers. Winter days are cool and the evenings quite cold.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Casa Villa Guest House
Nestled in a tranquil lush green garden close to various attractions and activities in Carltonville, Casa Villa Guest House offers guests a relax...

HomeStay Travel Guest House
Homestay is situated just outside Johannesburg in Roodepoort area with easy access to most of the popular districts. We will enthrall you with ou...

Black Horse Estate
Black Horse Estate offers cosy Magliesberg accommodation in a selection of cottages as well as an artisanal craft brewery & distillery and a quai...

Stornoway Lodge
Stornoway Lodge offers comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation ion a variety of accommodation options. During your stay you can take a dip in t...

The Rabbit Hole Hotel
The Rabbit Hole Hotel & Restaurant in Krugersdorp North offers quality accommodation and excellent food in a charmingly surreal setting. Colourfu...

Hartley Manor Guest House
Set in the beautiful Muldersdrift area, Hartley Manor offers accommodation in 7 cottages and suites for up to 18 guests. Only 15 minutes from Lan...

Eagle Owl at Windsong Living
Eagle Owl has one bedroom furnished with a Queen-size bed. The bedroom leads onto a private courtyard with a Jacuzzi. The open plan living area h...

Monchique Guest House
Monchique Guest House is a luxurious country retreat that offers affordable holiday or business accommodation. We pride ourselves on top-class am...

Usambara Lodge
Usambara Lodge is a unique, up-market sanctuary offering accommodation for the modern day recreational and business traveler. The lodge is conven...
Noteworthy attractions

Sterkfontein Caves
The Sterkfontein Caves are a series of limestone caves 50 kilometres north west of Johannesburg that are not only the richest, but most productiv...

Goldfields West Golf Club
The Goldfields West Golf course meanders through a nature reserve, which is naturally a most relaxing and a completely unspoiled environment wher...

Krugersdorp Golf Club
Hundreds of pine trees, the well-manicured fairways and greens, and the sweeping winds of the distant Magaliesberg range, especially when one is ...

Randfontein Golf Club
The small town of Randfontein lies on the greatest gold reef in South Africa and was established in 1929 although its history dates back much fur...

Roodepoort Country Club
Nestling in the tranquil countryside of Ruimsig, west of Johannesburg, lies one of South Africa's most challenging championship golf courses, Roo...

Krugersdorp Game Reserve
The habitat is mainly grassveld with small dams and reedbeds at the northern-most end. The vast areas of open grassland in the reserve provide th...

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 animal...

Roodepoort Museum
Set in the Roodepoort Civic Centre on Christiaan de Wet Road, the Roodepoort Museum capably covers Roodepoort's long and diverse history, which d...

Croc City Crocodile Farm
Croc City Crocodile Farm provides the opportunity for the public to observe one of the world's most spectacular predators at close range. Croc Ci...
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