Searching for adventure on our four wheeler, encountering natural obstacles en-route. Guests are collected from the Sun Eagle Adventure Activities Centre and transferred through to the demarcated quad area. On arrival guests are directed by the trail guide who welcomes the guest and gives a brief on the safety procedures. After the safety briefing, guests will go on the practice course for approximately 5 minutes. The purpose of the practice course is to ensure that guests are comfortable with the Quad Bikes before departing for the 30/ 1 hr minute nature trail.

Guided Game drives through our natural Savannah Highveld grasslands and mountainous areas on a property spanning over 1200 hectacres are for a duration of roughly two hours are conducted six days a week. Game Drives are provided for in our open Game Drive vehicles which can take 10 or 20 people, depending on the group size. Game drives depart at 09h00, 12h00 and 15h00 with an occasional 17h00 drive.The game drive take between 1.5 and 2 hours long, a minimum of 2 people are required to commence with a game drive. The game drive ticket allows you access to the Reserve for a self-drive in your own vehicle before and after your game drive. Enjoy a full day relaxing or picnicing at our braai areas and swimming pool. Large groups are welcome!. Terms & Conditions Apply. Only a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria situated in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, is the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. With over 600 head of game, this is the perfect setting for admiring nature on your doorstep. More than thirty species of game, including three of the big five, can be viewed from open vehicles in the presence of an experienced SATOUR-registered guide. These include Kruger Lion, White Rhino and Buffalo. Endangered species, such as wild dog have been reintroduced into the area. Cheetah, hippo, crocodile and more than 20 species of antelope will also be part of this experience. From a vulture hide, the visitor has the opportunity to view and photograph the rare Cape Vulture. Proof that leopards occasionally traverse the area has also been found.

Welcome to Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris. Experience. The best way to explore the magnificent beauty of the Magaliesburg region. A region known to offer some of the best ballooning weather in the world! Please note. Please contact us by selecting the "get in touch" option to check availability before proceeding to book online DEPARTURE TIMES ARE SEASONAL AND WILL BE RECONFIRMED ON EMAIL PRIOR TO YOUR FLIGHT. Please refer to the start times below: The Magalies River Valley Scenic Balloon Safari package departs daily from the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO world heritage site, conveniently situated only 45km North of Johannesburg.  Picture this: Its sunrise, the silence of flight is only slightly interrupted by the occasional blast of the powerful burners and the and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath, whilst you are gently hovering above the majestic Magalies River Valley below. The experience is indescribable. The peace and tranquillity of this unique adventure will forever remain a cherished memory. After landing, guests are treated to generous champagne breakfast at our well-established Clubhouse, Pavilion and Restaurant. Rest assure, Bill Harrop’s ballooning offer Professional pilots, attentive crew, immaculately maintained equipment and impressive 5 aviation safety awards, making this the preferred option for hot air ballooning in the Magaliesburg region. Please contact us with any enquiries you might have, or conveniently book online. Minimum age of 7 and a height restriction of 1.3 meters apply. We require full names, surnames and weights of each passenger Meeting times 1 Nov. to 31 Jan. 04h45 1 – 29 Feb. and 16 – 31 Oct. 05h00 1 – 15 Mar. and 1 – 15 Oct. 05h15 16 – 31 Mar. and 16 – 30 Sep. 05h30 1 – 30 Apr. and 1 – 15 Sep. 05h45 1 – 31 May. and 1 – 31 Aug. 06h00 1 Jun. to 31 Jul. 06h15

The Maropeng Tour is an interactive museum experience consisting of the below:   The Walk-through time -From Big Bang to 200 Thousand Years Ago Underground Boat Ride-Demonstration of the 4 Elements of life Continental Drift Interactive information sharing activities ( Focusing on DNA, Biodiversity & Classification of plants & animals , Extinct Species etc.) Fossil Cloud ( Focusing on the discoveries made in the Cradle of Humankind, the year of discovery and the man behind the discovery) The Human Gateway ( Comparison of the Hominid and the Human in Bipedalism, Diet, Fire Control, Use of Tools, Communication & Population) The Sustainability Wall The Experience Lab ( Microscopic environment and education on evolution)

The Predator game drive takes you through some of our natural Savannah High-veld grasslands and mountainous areas on a property spanning over 1200 hectares. The Predator game drives are provided for in our open game drive vehicles which can take 10 or 20 people, depending on the group size. The Predator game drives departs at 08h30, 10h00, 11h30, 13h00, 14h30 and 16h00. The game drive take up to 1 hour, a minimum of 2 people are required to commence with a predator game drive. The game drive ticket allows you access to the Reserve for a self-drive in your own vehicle before and after your game drive. Enjoy a full day relaxing or picnicking at our braai areas and swimming pool. Large groups are welcome!. Terms & Conditions Apply. Only a short drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria situated in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, is the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve. With over 600 head of game, this is the perfect setting for admiring nature on your doorstep. More than thirty species of game, including three of the big five, can be viewed from open vehicles in the presence of an experienced SATOUR-registered guide. These include Kruger Lion, White Rhino and Buffalo. Endangered species, such as wild dog have been reintroduced into the area. Cheetah, hippo, crocodile and more than 20 species of antelope will also be part of this experience. From a vulture hide, the visitor has the opportunity to view and photograph the rare Cape Vulture. Proof that leopards occasionally traverse the area has also been found.

Our Balloon Safaris take place over several Game Reserves within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Rolling hills, large open grasslands scattered with plains game, and winding rivers, together lay the setting for a diverse array of wildlife sightings from the hot air balloon. Our air balloon rides over the Reserves of the Cradle of Humankind, home to four of the Big Five, have a good chance of spotting these iconic animals of Africa. Drifting gently with the winds of the morning our balloon safaris offer guests unique game viewing and photographic opportunities, making for a very memorable experience. Our meeting point is conveniently located at a luxury lodge within the Cradle of Humankind, and is an approx. 30 min drive from Joburg and 40min drive from Pretoria.

Partaking in the ancient art of archery sculpted in modern day equipment. Our Competent instructors will help you master the technique of shooting a high-tech bow. Guests are directed from the Activity Centre and transferred through to demarcated area.Guests will be taken through the safety procedures. After the safety briefing, the activity commences for approximately an hour. After the activity, guests can return to the hotel.