If you can’t get away on a weeknight, why not spend a weekend a short way out of town, choose a microadventure and enjoy a thrill and a different pace of life.<\/p>\n
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has courage to lose sight of the shore.”<\/em> – Andr\u00e9 Gide.<\/h3>\nKloofing in the Magaliesberg<\/h2>\n“Adventure is worthwhile.” –\u00a0Aristotle<\/em><\/h3>\nKloofing or canyoning, as it is known in the rest of the world, involves a point of no return, usually there comes a moment where there’s no turning back and you have to trust your instincts and jump off a waterfall to the next level. Kloofing entails climbing, hiking, swimming and abseiling so you’ll really be challenging yourself.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> R790 each for a full day of kloofing with Mountain Adventures in the Magaliesberg, minimum age 12 years.<\/p>\nCall:<\/strong> 082 652 1490 or go here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong> 45 minutes to an hour<\/p>\nHot air ballooning<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of abdullahvaid via Instagram<\/span><\/p>\nFor those in search of a new perspective on life, a safe but adventurous hot air balloon ride with Bill Harrop’s original balloon safaris is the perfect way to end off a stressful year. Experience the Magalies river valley from a dizzying height or view game in the Waterberg.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> from R1570 depending on the number of people booking.<\/p>\nCall:<\/strong> 011 705 3201<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a0an hour and a half to the clubhouse in Skeerpoort<\/p>\nReach extreme speeds on the zip line at Sun City<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of Lebogang Mohlala and Sun City Zipline Adventure Activities via Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nThis 2km long zipline will have you averaging speeds of 120 km\/hour, sometimes reaching up to 160 km\/hour! The highest ever recorded speed was 185 km\/hour and the zipline once held the record for being the fastest, highest and longest zipline in the world for 6 years.<\/p>\n
Book your turn on the “Zip2000” for the thrill of a lifetime.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> the activity costs R600 per person and departures to the zip slide are every two hours, every day except Mondays.<\/p>\nCall:<\/strong>\u00a0014 557 1544<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 and a half hours<\/p>\nRhino tracking in Letsatsing Game Reserve<\/h2>\n![\"Courtesy](\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Rhino-Tracking-Christopher-Clark.jpg\")
Courtesy of Christopher Clark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo aid in raising awareness against rhino poaching and promote rhino conservation, Letsatsing Game Reserve have a program whereby members of the public can track, approach and then observe the rhinos on foot.<\/p>\n
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about game conservation and the plight of rhinos while getting to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat.\u00a0The total activity time is approximately 2.5 hours and there are departures twice daily: morning and afternoon.<\/p>\n
Call:<\/strong> +27 (0) 14 552 5020.<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong> R790 per person (you have to be at least 16 to participate.<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 and a half hours<\/p>\nFlyfishing at Millstream Farm, Dullstroom<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of nickymaraschin via Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nEscape big city lights to the calm beauty of the countryside at Millstream Farm in Dullstroom. This little slice of heaven for avid trout fly fishermen is also lovely for walks among zebra, and reading a book with the glass of wine. Adventures come in all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n
Call:<\/strong> 013 253 9911\/10<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0R50 per car for day visitors, enquire for price per cottage<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 hours 40 minutes via the N4 and N12.<\/p>\nHarties Horse Trails<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of Harties Horse Trails via Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nFirst time riders will relish the experience of game viewing from the back of a four-legged friend. You can spot giraffe, zebra, nyala, impala, ostrich, blesbuck, kudu, blue wildebeest, springbuck all on horseback. Kids especially will love this mini adventure.<\/p>\n
“Adventure is worthwhile.” –\u00a0Aristotle<\/em><\/h3>\nKloofing or canyoning, as it is known in the rest of the world, involves a point of no return, usually there comes a moment where there’s no turning back and you have to trust your instincts and jump off a waterfall to the next level. Kloofing entails climbing, hiking, swimming and abseiling so you’ll really be challenging yourself.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> R790 each for a full day of kloofing with Mountain Adventures in the Magaliesberg, minimum age 12 years.<\/p>\nCall:<\/strong> 082 652 1490 or go here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong> 45 minutes to an hour<\/p>\nHot air ballooning<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of abdullahvaid via Instagram<\/span><\/p>\nFor those in search of a new perspective on life, a safe but adventurous hot air balloon ride with Bill Harrop’s original balloon safaris is the perfect way to end off a stressful year. Experience the Magalies river valley from a dizzying height or view game in the Waterberg.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> from R1570 depending on the number of people booking.<\/p>\nCall:<\/strong> 011 705 3201<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a0an hour and a half to the clubhouse in Skeerpoort<\/p>\nReach extreme speeds on the zip line at Sun City<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of Lebogang Mohlala and Sun City Zipline Adventure Activities via Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nThis 2km long zipline will have you averaging speeds of 120 km\/hour, sometimes reaching up to 160 km\/hour! The highest ever recorded speed was 185 km\/hour and the zipline once held the record for being the fastest, highest and longest zipline in the world for 6 years.<\/p>\n
Book your turn on the “Zip2000” for the thrill of a lifetime.<\/p>\n
Cost:<\/strong> the activity costs R600 per person and departures to the zip slide are every two hours, every day except Mondays.<\/p>\nCall:<\/strong>\u00a0014 557 1544<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 and a half hours<\/p>\nRhino tracking in Letsatsing Game Reserve<\/h2>\nCourtesy of Christopher Clark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTo aid in raising awareness against rhino poaching and promote rhino conservation, Letsatsing Game Reserve have a program whereby members of the public can track, approach and then observe the rhinos on foot.<\/p>\n
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about game conservation and the plight of rhinos while getting to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat.\u00a0The total activity time is approximately 2.5 hours and there are departures twice daily: morning and afternoon.<\/p>\n
Call:<\/strong> +27 (0) 14 552 5020.<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong> R790 per person (you have to be at least 16 to participate.<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 and a half hours<\/p>\nFlyfishing at Millstream Farm, Dullstroom<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of nickymaraschin via Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nEscape big city lights to the calm beauty of the countryside at Millstream Farm in Dullstroom. This little slice of heaven for avid trout fly fishermen is also lovely for walks among zebra, and reading a book with the glass of wine. Adventures come in all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n
Call:<\/strong> 013 253 9911\/10<\/p>\nCost:<\/strong>\u00a0R50 per car for day visitors, enquire for price per cottage<\/p>\nDrive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 hours 40 minutes via the N4 and N12.<\/p>\nHarties Horse Trails<\/h2>\n
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Courtesy of Harties Horse Trails via Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nFirst time riders will relish the experience of game viewing from the back of a four-legged friend. You can spot giraffe, zebra, nyala, impala, ostrich, blesbuck, kudu, blue wildebeest, springbuck all on horseback. Kids especially will love this mini adventure.<\/p>\n
Call:<\/strong> 082 652 1490 or go here<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n Drive from Johannesburg:<\/strong> 45 minutes to an hour<\/p>\n Courtesy of abdullahvaid via Instagram<\/span><\/p>\n For those in search of a new perspective on life, a safe but adventurous hot air balloon ride with Bill Harrop’s original balloon safaris is the perfect way to end off a stressful year. Experience the Magalies river valley from a dizzying height or view game in the Waterberg.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> from R1570 depending on the number of people booking.<\/p>\n Call:<\/strong> 011 705 3201<\/p>\n Drive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a0an hour and a half to the clubhouse in Skeerpoort<\/p>\n Courtesy of Lebogang Mohlala and Sun City Zipline Adventure Activities via Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n This 2km long zipline will have you averaging speeds of 120 km\/hour, sometimes reaching up to 160 km\/hour! The highest ever recorded speed was 185 km\/hour and the zipline once held the record for being the fastest, highest and longest zipline in the world for 6 years.<\/p>\n Book your turn on the “Zip2000” for the thrill of a lifetime.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> the activity costs R600 per person and departures to the zip slide are every two hours, every day except Mondays.<\/p>\n Call:<\/strong>\u00a0014 557 1544<\/p>\n Drive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 and a half hours<\/p>\n To aid in raising awareness against rhino poaching and promote rhino conservation, Letsatsing Game Reserve have a program whereby members of the public can track, approach and then observe the rhinos on foot.<\/p>\n This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about game conservation and the plight of rhinos while getting to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat.\u00a0The total activity time is approximately 2.5 hours and there are departures twice daily: morning and afternoon.<\/p>\n Call:<\/strong> +27 (0) 14 552 5020.<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong> R790 per person (you have to be at least 16 to participate.<\/p>\n Drive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 and a half hours<\/p>\n Courtesy of nickymaraschin via Instagram<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Escape big city lights to the calm beauty of the countryside at Millstream Farm in Dullstroom. This little slice of heaven for avid trout fly fishermen is also lovely for walks among zebra, and reading a book with the glass of wine. Adventures come in all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n Call:<\/strong> 013 253 9911\/10<\/p>\n Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0R50 per car for day visitors, enquire for price per cottage<\/p>\n Drive from Johannesburg:<\/strong>\u00a02 hours 40 minutes via the N4 and N12.<\/p>\n Courtesy of Harties Horse Trails via Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n First time riders will relish the experience of game viewing from the back of a four-legged friend. You can spot giraffe, zebra, nyala, impala, ostrich, blesbuck, kudu, blue wildebeest, springbuck all on horseback. Kids especially will love this mini adventure.<\/p>\nHot air ballooning<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nReach extreme speeds on the zip line at Sun City<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nRhino tracking in Letsatsing Game Reserve<\/h2>\n
Flyfishing at Millstream Farm, Dullstroom<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nHarties Horse Trails<\/h2>\n
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