Top 14 Hartbeespoort Tours

1.2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 621 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Our pick

Spend two relaxed hours on Hartbeespoort Dam aboard the Harties Boat Company vessel. Expect a welcome drink, South African finger foods, music, and wide views of the Magaliesberg Mountains and waterfront homes. Captains such as Rasta and photographer Rene have helped make past cruises memorable.

“The boat was so massive,clean ,comfortable and nice ,the chefs,bartender and waitress were so very polite,they are hard workers and friendly.hoo,the food was delicious,everything is so perfect. I will come again”

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2.Predator Safari with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Ride through Lion & Safari Park in a safari truck while an English-speaking guide points out lions, wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and antelope. The one-hour drive is wheelchair accessible, and weekend or public-holiday visits may include lion-feeding. Guides such as Princess and Noluthando are known for lively, clear explanations.

“It was definitely a great and eye opening experience.... Enjoyed every moment”

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3.Hartbeespoort Dam: 1 Hour Standard Scenic Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 147 reviews · 1 hour · from $21Best value

Spend one hour on Hartbeespoort Dam with Harties Boat Company, sailing from Harties Harbour toward Pecanwood, Kosmos and the dam wall. Expect mountain and waterfront views, music, a cash bar and a relaxed onboard setting. Food is not included, and outside drinks are not allowed.

“It was my first time on the cruise and it was very exciting. I really enjoyed myself”

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4.Lion and Safari Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 103 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Ride in a small-group safari truck through 600 hectares of predator enclosures and open wildlife areas. English-speaking guides such as Dina, Dusty, George, and Princess are praised for lively animal facts. Expect strong photo chances, free-roaming antelopes, and a Crocodile River beach stop.

“Thanks Thabang for a great early morning safari trip. Your knowledge about the animals, humor and friendliness was special.”

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5.Lion and Safari Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Join an English-speaking guide such as Thoko, Jabulani, or Dusty for a two-hour game-truck ride through Lion and Safari Park. You’ll see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, antelopes, and possibly giraffes, with time afterward for lunch, drinks, and souvenirs.

“The education that I got about animals, it was fascinating, the lady was making jokes while speaking which made it more fun.”

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6.Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Spend two hours aboard the Alba, a glass-walled luxury boat on Hartbeespoort Dam. You’ll start with canapés and sparkling wine on the lawn, then enjoy hot and cold finger foods, music, waterfront homes, the Magaliesberg range, and the dam wall’s Arc De Triumph.

“Exceptional, everything was so epic. All was fun and perfection was an understatement.”

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7.Self-Drive Lion and Safari Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 8h 30m · from $24

Take your own vehicle through Lion and Safari Park near Hartbeespoort, entering lion, wild dog, and cheetah areas before continuing on an extended game drive. No guide is provided, so you set the pace. Allow up to 510 minutes and plan around the weekend lion feedings.

“We did the self drive and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. We saw all the animals that we expected to, the staff were very friendly, efficient and polite. I would highly recommend this as an outing to remember.”

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8.Hartbeespoort Dam: 1 Hour Cruise & Sunday Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $40

Meet at Harties Boat Company in Kosmos for an all-you-can-eat Sunday lunch at Zanzibar Beach Cafe and a one-hour cruise on Hartbeespoort Dam. You’ll see the dam’s scenery, fauna, flora, and historical sights, with music, onboard service, and several departure times.

“The boat rides are well organised and well managed, big up to the team.”

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9.Lesedi Cultural Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $102

Travel from Pretoria, Sandton, or Midrand to Lesedi Cultural Village with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele villages, watch traditional dance, hear local stories, and add the Nyama Choma African buffet, with dishes such as ostrich and crocodile when available.

“Tout. timing parfait, on vient vous chercher à votre hôtel, ô vous y redepose. Serge notre guide est resté avec nous toute la visite et à assurer les traductions lorsque nécessaire. Découverte très intéressante et enrichissante cutlurellement parlant. Seul bémol pr le resto du village, meu de choix pr le repas, pas de crocodile le jour de notre venue, juste du bœuf... Beaucoup d’arrisanat local mais les prix sont intéressants, bien moins chers que sue d’autres lieux et cela contribue à l’entretien de cette association”

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10.Lesedi Cultural Village, Sterkfontein Caves or Maropeng Mus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours · from $105Top rated

Spend seven hours with Shane, a third-generation South African guide, visiting Lesedi Cultural Village and the Cradle of Humankind. Expect village visits, drumming, song, dance, a traditional lunch, fossil displays, hotel transfers, and a private itinerary.

“A must-see when visiting South Africa. You get to tour around four different traditional villages belonging to the different tribes in the area, try African drumming, and watch a traditional dance performance. Shane was a great guide and very knowledgeable. We were picked up on time from our hotel and the tour was well-organized.”

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11.Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi Cultural Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $202

Travel from Johannesburg with a French, English, or Portuguese-speaking guide to the Cradle of Humankind, then Lesedi Cultural Village for village tours, music, dancing, and African food. Guides such as Moise and Paul have earned praise for their history knowledge and careful driving.

“Rehberimiz mükemmeldi. Köydeki programın başlama saatinin gecikmesi bizi çok rahatsız etti.”

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12.Lesedi Cultural Village Show with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $130

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Johannesburg or selected Pretoria areas to Lesedi Cultural Village. Meet the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Basotho and Pedi traditions through homestead visits, drumming, film and dance. Guides such as Mary and Maryam add local conversation and cultural context.

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13.Elephant & Monkey Santuary with Lion Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $373

Set out from Johannesburg for a 2-hour Lion Park safari, then visit Hartbeespoort’s Elephant and Monkey Sanctuaries. You can feed, walk beside, and touch rescued elephants, meet abandoned pet monkeys, and travel with an English-speaking guide in a small group of up to 15 people.

“The elephant and monkey sanctuary were incredible. The monkeys were pets that people had abandoned and the sanctuary takes care of them in large treed area. The elephants are also rescues. You get to feed, walk, and touch the elephants. We really enjoyed this part of the tour. Why I didn’t give this tour 5 stars is because it includes lunch, but we never received a lunch. I am hoping the company will contact me to refund me the lunch portion of the tour price that we did not receive. The lion park was also sad and the ethics were questionable. Please do your research before going to the Lion…”

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14.Lion and Safari Park tour. Pick up Privately

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $143

Travel from Johannesburg in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private pickup and a small group limited to three people. At Lion and Safari Park, your English-speaking guide takes you on a two-hour drive past white lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, leopards, giraffes and zebra. Lunch and shopping are optional.

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