Explore Harties. Return to Calm.
Fill your stay with dam views, cableway trips, wildlife encounters, markets, trails, food stops and South African family adventures — then return to the calm of Bossi Lodge.
Stay close to the Harties magic.
Stay close to the Harties magic, then return to the comfort of Bossi Lodge after a day of views, food, wildlife, family fun and adventure.
Make each day your own.
Start with a slow café morning, add a wildlife experience, enjoy a scenic viewpoint or plan a full family outing — then come back to poolside calm at the lodge.
Start with these Harties favourites.
Start with the Harties favourites guests love most — scenic views, dam cruises, wildlife encounters and family-friendly stops.
Scenic
Harties Aerial Cableway
Cable car • mountain views • restaurants • family outing
Ride up the Magaliesberg for panoramic dam and mountain views, enjoy restaurants at the top, and add the Dassie Loop or Kids Zone for an easy family day out.
Water
Harties Boat Company
Dam cruises • birthdays • leisure cruises
A relaxed way to experience Hartbeespoort Dam from the water, with daily cruises, private events and a social pre- or post-cruise atmosphere.
Wildlife
Hartbeespoort Dam Snake & Animal Park
Reptiles • animals • educational family outing
A long-standing animal park with reptiles, birds, primates, big cats and educational displays, positioned near the dam for a classic Harties family stop.
Food
French Toast Koffie Kafee / Little Paris Harties
Café • photo stop • Paris-style setting
A charming café and photo-friendly Little Paris-style stop, ideal for coffee, light meals, casual photos and a softer romantic outing.
Shopping
Chameleon Village
Shopping • restaurants • crafts • family entertainment
Shop, dine and play in one family destination, with open-air restaurants, African market shopping, family activities and entertainment options.
Wildlife
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoortdam
Guided elephant experience
A guided elephant interaction experience where guests can learn about African elephants and enjoy a structured, educational sanctuary visit.
Things to do in and around Hartbeespoort.
Plan your days around the experiences you love most — views, wildlife, food stops, trails, culture, adventure and family fun. Confirm times and prices with each attraction before travelling.
Scenic
Harties Aerial Cableway
Cable car • mountain views • restaurants • family outing
Ride up the Magaliesberg for panoramic dam and mountain views, enjoy restaurants at the top, and add the Dassie Loop or Kids Zone for an easy family day out.
Water
Harties Boat Company
Dam cruises • birthdays • leisure cruises
A relaxed way to experience Hartbeespoort Dam from the water, with daily cruises, private events and a social pre- or post-cruise atmosphere.
Wildlife
Hartbeespoort Dam Snake & Animal Park
Reptiles • animals • educational family outing
A long-standing animal park with reptiles, birds, primates, big cats and educational displays, positioned near the dam for a classic Harties family stop.
Food
French Toast Koffie Kafee / Little Paris Harties
Café • photo stop • Paris-style setting
A charming café and photo-friendly Little Paris-style stop, ideal for coffee, light meals, casual photos and a softer romantic outing.
Shopping
Chameleon Village
Shopping • restaurants • crafts • family entertainment
Shop, dine and play in one family destination, with open-air restaurants, African market shopping, family activities and entertainment options.
Wildlife
Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoortdam
Guided elephant experience
A guided elephant interaction experience where guests can learn about African elephants and enjoy a structured, educational sanctuary visit.
Wildlife
Monkey Sanctuary / Bush Babies
Guided monkey tours in a natural environment
Guided tours through a natural free-release primate sanctuary, with monkeys and bush babies in a protected Magaliesberg environment.
Wildlife
Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre
Cheetah conservation • guided educational tours
A conservation-focused centre offering guided tours and the chance to learn about cheetahs, African wild dogs and other rare or endangered species.
Food
Van Gaalen Cheese Farm
Cheese tours • farm experience • restaurant • kids activities
A family-friendly farm experience with cheese tours, tastings, kids activities, restaurant options and a relaxed countryside setting.
Adventure
Van Gaalen Trails
Hiking • mountain biking • trail running • birding
Over 80km of single-track across private farms, suited to hiking, trail running, birding and mountain biking across a variety of routes.
Food
Jasmyn Plaasprodukte
Farm stall • fresh produce • bakery • deli • family stop
A well-known farm stall stop for fresh produce, local goods and farm-to-table browsing, ideal for stocking up before a self-catering stay.
Family
Upside Down House SA
Fun photo attraction
A gravity-defying photo attraction where the house, furniture and rooms are inverted for fun, creative and family-friendly pictures.
Adventure
Harties Horse Trail Safaris
Horse riding • quad bike safaris • picnics
Horseback safaris, quad bike tours, romantic packages, group picnics and outdoor adventures in a bushveld setting near Hartbeespoort.
Adventure
Hennops Trails
Hiking • MTB • off-road trails • nature outing
A tranquil nature outing with hiking routes, mountain-bike trails, off-road trails and picnic options in the Hennops valley.
Premium
Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris
Sunrise hot-air ballooning over the Magalies/Harties area
A sunrise hot-air balloon experience in the Magalies River Valley, often including pre-flight drinks, a scenic flight, sparkling wine and breakfast.
Adventure
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour
Zipline / canopy adventure
A zipline canopy adventure through a protected Magaliesberg gorge, with guided routes for first-timers, groups and adventure seekers.
Wildlife
Lion & Safari Park
Self-drive safari • guided game drives • wildlife experience
A wildlife day out with guided game drives, self-drive routes, safari experiences, restaurants and the chance to see iconic African animals.
Culture
Lesedi Cultural Village
African cultural village • heritage experience
A cultural heritage experience exploring African traditions, village life, hospitality, dining and the living stories of South Africa’s cultures.
Culture
Maropeng – Cradle of Humankind
Heritage • history • educational day trip
The official visitor centre of the Cradle of Humankind, offering educational tours, heritage exhibitions and a meaningful family day trip.
Explore by day. Return to calm by evening.
Spend the day discovering Hartbeespoort Dam, the Magaliesberg, wildlife sanctuaries, family attractions and food stops. Then come back to Bossi Lodge for self-catering comfort, peaceful surroundings and relaxed outdoor spaces.
After exploring Harties, come back to firelight and calm.
Spend the day at the cableway, on the dam, at wildlife attractions or enjoying local food stops — then return to Bossi Lodge for poolside calm, garden space and relaxed evening atmosphere.