What to do in Rustenburg area, South-Africa
Hartebeespoort dam & Surroundings
Canopy Tour:Swing amongst the trees.
Mountain Sanctuary:
Walk and climb in the Magaliesberg.
Elephant Reserve
Touch them.
Snake and Reptile Park:
Maybe don’t touch them.
Freshwater Aquarium:
No swimming
Ostrich Farm:
Ride them.
Crocodile Farm
Don’t touch them.
Cheetah and wild dog research centre
Touch a cheetah.
Other attractions:
Horse riding, Boat cruises, River rafting, Water sports, Cultural markets, citrus wine cellar, Dutch cheese farm, and more.
Towards Sun City:
Mzilikazis Grave:Once Shaka Zulu’s right hand man fled from Natal and conquered the local tribes to start his own Kingdom in this area.Paul Kruger House and Museum:Paul Kruger was the President of Transvaal during the Anglo Boer War. This was his farm house.
Lion ParkHave your photo’s taken with lion cubs.
Crocodile GardensSome are huge.
Predator WorldSee the white lions amongst others.
Game ReserveSee the big five in a malaria free park.
Sun City
A variety of sports, entertainment, gambling and more. Swim in the sea at Lost City. Lots of bars and restaurants, bird park, Gholf Course, Shows, Musicals, etc.Around the Magaliesberg
Gold MineUnderground visits.
Nature Reserve
Drive or go on a walk.
Nature Farm
If you like to go ‘kaalgat’ naked. For Nudists.
Cradle of Mankind
Explore the origin of man at Maropong. View the fossil and visit the cave where Mrs. Ples was found.
Wonder Caves
Alive. Can only be entered by lift
Carnivorous Plants
See how they catch insects
Also
Quad biking, Paint ball, Horse riding, Hot air balloons, Micro light, Glider flying, Sky diving, Fly fishing, Abseiling and more. Lots of eating and drinking places, you can even eat Lion, Elephant, Snake and Crocodile.
Dams in and around Rustenburg
Hartebeespoort dam
Roodekoppies
Vaalkopdam
Olifants neck
Buffelspoort
Riekerts dam
Koster dam
Fishing
Most common species are carp, bass, barber, yellow fish and kurper. For the trout lovers; fly fishing is a must in Magaliesburg.
Sport
The Royal Bafokeng Stadium that was build for the world cup is the only stadium in South Africa that can host athletics, cricket, rugby, and soccer. We also have a smaller stadium called Olympia Park where there are lots of soccer events.
The best place to stay in Rustenburg, Travellers Inn