Best Cruises in Hartbeeespoort Dam

• Hartbeespoort Dam is a popular destination for residents of and tourists to the Bojanala Region -- North West Province of South Africa. Its picturesque location features the Magaliesberg mountain range as a backdrop. Recreational activities on the lake include para-sailing, windsurfing, boating, jet skiing and swimming. Local area attractions include an aquarium, zoo and a snake park. There are daily cruises scheduled in Hartbeespoort Dam for visitors wishing to explore the area.

Party Boat Charters: Hartbeespoort Dam

• Party Boat Charters specialize in event cruises in Hartbeespoort Dam. Charters can be arranged for occasions including parties, meetings or special events. Two boats make the Hartbeespoort Dam cruise, the Harties and the Toro Ya Me. Party boat cruises aboard the Harties last four hours and include catering. Cruises leave twice a day, once over lunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and a sunset cruise from 4 until 8 p.m. The Toro Ya Me cruises last three hours and can include catering services as well. Cruises on the Toro Ya Me leave three times a day, from 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Check the website to see the current menu being offered with each tour.

  Party Boat Charters: Hartbeespoort Dam

  011-27-83-251-8784

  partyboat.co.za

Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park

• The Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park is a private zoo that offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with its animals. The park is located on the eastern shore of Hartbeespoort Dam. On the weekends, the park's ferry cruises the lake in the vicinity of the Park and the dam. The cruise lasts about a half an hour and drinks and snacks are served on board. Ferry trips for special events and large groups can be arranged by request. During the summer, the park is open from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. During the winter, the hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

  Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park

  P.O. Box 109

  Hartbeespoort, North West Province 0216

  011-27-12-253-1162

  hartbeespoortsnakeanimalpark.co.za

Magalies Park River Cruises

• Magalies Park is a resort offering visitors a range of services including lodging, a number of restaurants, golf and river cruises on Hartbeespoort Dam. Riverboat cruises depart daily aboard the park's ferry, the "Kolgans." Cruises take visitors to interesting and scenic sites along the dams edge. Sunset cruises are also available. The boat can accommodate up to 50 guests. While public cruises depart every day, it is also possible to reserve the Kolgans for a private party or event.

  Magalies Park Country Club

  Main Skeerpoort Road

  Skeerport, N.W. Province

  P.O. Box 3138, Brits, 0205

  011-27-12-207-9000

  magaliespark.co.za