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| Heritage Day on September 24th honours the diversity of South Africa, including its different cultures, customs, traditions, histories and languages. |
| Travel Routes in South Africa |
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Constructed in 1925,
Hartbeespoort Dam has a capacity of 205 million cubic metres and its shoreline, when full, is about 56kilometres.
This scenic area has a great deal of leisure activities on offer, including an art and craft route, a heritage route, excellent accommodation and a variety of restaurants.
Declared a World Heritage Site in 1999,
The Cradle of Humankind boasts 15 major
palaeontologists sites, of which the Sterkfontein Caves is the most famous.
It was here that
the almost complete skull of an adult female Australopithecus,
"Mrs Ples" (2,6 million years old) was discovered.
An hour away from Gauteng's main cities, completely surrounded by a scenic and peaceful valley, you will find
Magaliesburg.
Steam trains visit the village regularly throughout the year, bringing visitors who want to share the history, nostalgia and tranquility that exist in country living.
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| From the Editor |
For any visitor to South Africa, the
Magalies Meander offers something for everyone.
Take a hot air balloon trip at dawn; experience the 2,400 million-year-old Magaliesberg mountains on a unique canopy tour through the Ysterhout Kloof or parasail over the Hartbeespoort Dam. Relax at a country lodge and health spa, then take a journey through centuries at one of the historical or cultural centres. Never forgetting that this is a haven for nature lovers too, with incredible bird and wildlife on your doorstep!
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| Yours in Travel |
| Melissa Mann |
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| Surrounded by the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain Range and spectacular scenery,
Hartbeespoort Dam
is a popular local destination for weekend getaways or day trips.
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One of the world's richest concentrations of hominid fossil bearing sites, The Cradle of Humankind,
gives us a glimpse into our past, when our earliest ancestors were evolving. |
The village of Magliesburg,
in the heart of a beautiful region of mountains, rivers indigenous woodlands and valleys, offers the visitor a glimpse into nature at its best.
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Wildlife of Africa |
Plants of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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South Africa is actively involved in the protection and breeding of the cheetah population. One of earth's fastest land mammals, they are an endangered species.
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The Camel Thorn (Giraffe Thorn) can grow up to 17metres high. Giraffe have specially adapted tongues and lips that can cope with the vicious thorns. |
Africa's largest eagle,
the
Martial Eagle
is usually seen soaring high above hill slopes. Their preferred diet consists of game birds, hyrax and poultry. |
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Drinks of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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Mageu (magou or amahewu) is a traditional, non-dairy, non-alcoholic energy giving maize beverage, widely consumed amongst the large South African population. |
A very popular food in South Africa, Mealies (maize) is best eaten boiled or cooked over coals in the cob. Maize meal is the main staple diet of the people. |
Filled with arts and crafts from across the country, the Magalies Meander and Crocodile Ramble will delight and entertain any cultural enthusiast. |
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