4 nights · Thu to Mon
The days
Why these dates: Avoid conflicts with Shalton’s house-sitting starting Dec 22; Casey’s work ends on Dec 16.
Expected weather
Warm days around 26–28°, nights near 17°. 4 of the 5 days had rain in at least two of the past five years, so pack a light rain layer.
Projection from the same dates in 2021–2025, not a forecast. Sun times are local.
Thursday 17 December
Arrive28° / 17°
Chance of a storm · 40% rain
05:12
18:57
Friday 18 December
27° / 16°
Storms likely · 60% rain
05:12
18:57
Saturday 19 December
26° / 17°
Storms likely · 80% rain
05:13
18:58
Sunday 20 December
27° / 16°
Mostly sunny · 20% rain
05:13
18:58
Monday 21 December
Leave26° / 17°
Chance of a storm · 40% rain
05:14
18:59
Things to do nearby
Ideas to pick from together. Nothing is booked, so check times and prices before we go.
On the water
Dam boat cruise
Book aheadTwo hours on the dam with finger food and a cash bar. Usually 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 departures.
Jet skis & watersports
Check timesJet ski hire, kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing on the dam.
Fishing
Bass, carp and barbel off the banks or a hired boat.
Views & thrills
Harties Aerial Cableway
Check timesSix-minute ride up the Magaliesberg with a restaurant and bar at the top. Runs roughly 09:00–16:45.
Hot-air balloon
Book aheadEarly startSunrise flight over the Magaliesberg valley, weather permitting.
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour
Book aheadZiplines through the gorge, just over 30 minutes' drive.
Wildlife
Elephant Sanctuary
Book aheadUp-close elephant sessions in the Magaliesberg. Visits must be pre-arranged.
Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre
Book aheadCheetahs, wild dogs and other endangered species.
Bothongo rhino & lion reserve
Self-drive through the reserve at your own pace.
Day trips & slow days
Cradle of Humankind
Day tripCheck timesSterkfontein Caves and Maropeng's fossil exhibits. A UNESCO site; check the caves are open.
Lesedi Cultural Village
Day tripZulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele homesteads. Pairs well with the Cradle.
Hennops trails
Early startHiking and 15 km+ mountain-bike routes. Bring water.
Markets & the Magalies Meander
Harties Market, galleries and Grootplaas cheese in Broederstroom.