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  • Grab the opportunity to go sightseeing over the Cradle of Humankind in a hot air balloon on this shared flight experience.
  • Guests are guided on foot through The Elephant Sanctuary. Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area, and here you will be able to touch and interact with the elephants. You will see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become a part of it. Walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants. See the stables where the elephants sleep at night. Guests learn about elephant anatomy and are able to feed them. Enjoy a drink in our Coffee Shop and visit our curio shop. Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera. The 08h00 Elephant Experience includes brushing the elephants down. Need to Know -
    • Location | Hartbeespoort Dam, Magaliesberg
    • Who | This experience is for an adult who is reasonably fit.
    • Numbers | This experience is for one person forms part of a group.
    • Duration | Allow up to 90 minutes for this experience.
  • Canopy Tours involve sliding from one high level forest platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to thirty metres above the forest floor. The tours consist of about ten platforms and slides that zig-zag down through a pristine forested valley or ancient rocky gorge. Two trained guides accompany the tour and ensure the safety of each group while also pointing out any interesting plants, birds or animals along the way. The Canopy Tour begins with a safety briefing at the canopy office. Here your guides will first demonstrate how to slide on the cables and the safety procedures to be followed on the tour, before kitting you up with full body harness, pulley, climbing equipment and safety helmet. You and your group will then be transported into the forest or up to the mountain in an open vehicle to the start of the canopy tour. This activity is for one person and takes place in most provinces, 7 days per week, subject to availability and ideal weather conditions. Cape Canopy Tours is excluded from this offer.   Celestial Gifts is the booking agent for this activity.  Please contact Celestial Gifts to make your booking.
  • Head to Cullinan, a quaint miner’s village near Pretoria for this unforgettable adventure combo and overnight for two.  Your experience starts with getting set up for your adventure combo experience. Starting with a Zipline slide, you'll then try your hand at archery before enjoying a game drive through the protected area. Showcasing some 16 species of antelope, you're certain to have some good sightings. Finish off your experience with a casual pizza lunch before heading to check in at Cullinan Diamond Lodge for your overnight stay in a luxury room with a hearty breakfast included the next day.
  • At a loss for a romantic experience for two?  This exquisite overnight and classic hot air balloon flight in the Cradle of Humankind is a short distance from Johannesburg and Pretoria, which makes for a quick and effective escape from the city rush.  Ideal for a weekend getaway for two, this experience also makes for a wonderful engagement or wedding gift, loyalty reward, or just because.  Welcome to Kloofzicht Lodge, set among a vista of the Kloofzicht dam. The lodge is located on a small nature reserve which is home to a variety of wildlife and bird life. After a restful overnight stay in an executive suite, wake up before sunrise for an unforgettable classic hot air balloon flight of approximately three hours across the Cradle of Humankind or the Magaliesberg. Sip on champagne as the pilot treats you to magnificent drifts over the water, low-level flying at tree top height, or soaring into the skies, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the unmatched African landscape. Space is limited and bookings are weather dependent.  This package includes overnight accommodation for two adults sharing (B&B) as well as two hot air balloon tickets.
  • The Cradle of Humankind holds tremendous fascination, as scientists consider it the birthplace of humanity. The UNESCO World Heritage site - one of only eight in South Africa - is 47 000 hectares in size, and offers more than 400 attractions, which makes it a popular destination for national and international tourists alike. Now you can enjoy a scenic helicopter flight above The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site - a destination with a rich history told through the rich concentration of more than 950 hominid fossils captured in a bed of dolomite that dates back 2.5 million years. Your helicopter will transport you from the Krugersdorp Airfield, and fly you to Maropeng (Setswana for "the place where we once lived"), which spans across the border of the North West and Gauteng provinces and back in this 20-minute scenic helicopter flip.  
    • All flights are weather dependent.
    • Flights are available all year round.
    • This flight is for two people
    • Maximum weight per person | 110 kgs
       
  • Take a six-minute trip to the top of the Magaliesberg mountain in a modern, safe cable car located in the Magaliesberg World Heritage Site and be transported into a different world. A lovely grassy viewing site offers scenic views across some of the world's oldest mountains and valleys. Once you disembark at the foot of the mountain, head to the 'best dam' 2-hour gourmet snack cruise where you will enjoy a scrumptious selection of traditional South African hot and cold finger and fork gourmet snacks. The boat will travel along the Kosmos foreshore, toward the dam wall and past the zoo and Transvaal Yacht club. From there, it will hit the open waters to Oberon and Eagle's Landing, past Pecanwood and the Dykes of the Islands Estate, followed by Kshane Estate and Sandy Lane Golf Course. This route was planned especially to give you an opportunity to enjoy all the sights of life around the dam, including the beautiful homes and natural scenery whilst enjoying delicious gourmet snacks.
    • Taking place daily.
    • Forms part of a group experience.
    • Beverages are excluded.
    • This ticket allows for one adult.
    • Cableway must be enjoyed in the morning prior to the cruise.
    • Entrance & parking fees to the resort where the boat is moored are excluded. You will, however, receive a R60 per person voucher which you may use towards the bar.
  • Bring along your friends, family or colleagues and enjoy an unforgettable race of eight laps on the extra-long outdoor dirt track. Challenge your driving skills as you navigate the corners and speed down the straights - this adventure ticks all the boxes for an unforgettable day out with your clan. Suitable for go-karting pros and novices alike, the track promises a thrilling adventure that will get the adrenaline pumping from the moment you get into your go-kart to the moment you cross the finish line. Need to know -
    • Pre-booking essential.
    • No experience necessary.
    • Participation at your own risk.
    • Suitable for adults only.
    • Picnic treats subject to change without notice.
    • Nominal service fee included.
  • The Adventure Day is a great way to enjoy adventure in the great outdoors. Bring your beau or a friend and enjoy horseback riding, quad biking, go karting and archery. Start with a 30 minute ride on well-trained, calm and obedient horses in the tranquil Bushveld countryside, before mounting your quad ride for an exciting adventure on the quad trails, followed by an unforgettable race of 5 laps on the extra-long outdoor dirt track. Hone those driving skills as you navigate the corners and speed down the straights on the outdoor go-kart tracks. Robin Hood or Green Arrow fans will take extreme joy in the archery section of the adventure. Try your hand at this ancient art form and you may just win a prize if you shoot a star. Need to know -
    • Pre-booking is essential.
    • Strictly no consumption of alcohol is permitted before the activities.
    • Available throughout the year.
    • No experience necessary.
    • Suitable for adults only.
    • Nominal service fee included.
    • Participation is at your own risk.
  • Two people can enjoy a hands-on mixology class where you'll learn how to mix iconic cocktails and drink them too! Available in both Johannesburg or Cape Town.
  • Add the ultimate wow element to an evening in with a Private Outdoor Cinema for Two. South Africa has the most beautiful climate. After a day in the great outdoors, going inside to watch a movie can be a downright anticlimax to an otherwise perfect day in the company of that special person. Well, now you don't have to go indoors! Simply select your preferred outdoor space - your backyard will do just fine - your favourite DVD, and snacks. We will do the rest! A technician will show up at the prearranged time, and set up a projector, sound system and large inflatable screen. If the weather fails, you still have the option of a large indoor screen. The technician will be available for four hours, which is more than sufficient to cover one movie. Optional extras are available, including: bean bags, popcorn machine, slush machine, additional movie screening, and assistance with obtaining a movie license.
  • Learn the art of creating the perfect cup of coffee during this hands-on barista workshop for two people, available in CPT & JHB.
  • Take your romance up a notch with this romantically curated date night stay at in your area with a personal touch. Includes set up, accommodation and a lavish breakfast for two.
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