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African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa

Game Lodge

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5from 34 reviews for African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.6/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Chandre D - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chandre D

Absolutely incredible experience!

My stay at African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa was out of this world! The location is amazing, quiet and peaceful, perfect for a getaway. The service was exceptional, from the spa to the restaurant, everyone was friendly and helpful. Everything went beyond my expectations. The food was excellent, the game drive was unbelievable (definitely worth the price), and the turndown service was such a nice surprise. I definitely recommend African Hills Safari Lodge & Spa to anyone who wants a peaceful getaway filled with luxury! Getting up close and personal with the resident elephants was also a once in a lifetime experience!

Lorette D - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lorette D
With partner

Excellent.

Staff excellent. Foodexcellent. Spa excellent. Animals are beautiful, well cared for and plenty. Rangers are well-trained. All in all a wonderful stay.

Suzanne B - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzanne B
Individual traveller

Onvergeetlik

Almal is vriendelik, behulpsaam en beslis waarde vir geld van begin tot einde.

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Unforgettable

Everyone is friendly, helpful and definitely value for money from start to finish.

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Hennie B - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hennie B
With partner

Rustig, mooi en lekker.

Baie mooi oorgedoen met opgraderings.

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Quiet, beautiful and nice.

Very nicely redone with upgrades.

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Hester W - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Hester W
With friends

Relax and enjoyable.

Had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The staff are absolutely professional, friendly and we were well taken care of. The room and bedding were clean.

Heidi O - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heidi O
With partner

Asemrowend.

Die beste vakansie ooit.

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Breathtaking.

The best vacation ever.

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Nelmarie V - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nelmarie V
With partner

Dit was 'n heerlike 2 nagte wat ons daar deurgebring het.

Die olifante by die restaurant is 'n groot bonus. Die tuin en omgewing is baie mooi en ontspannend. DIe kos was uitstekend! Die kamers is baie mooi en gerieflik. Die personeel was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Die masserings by die spa was ook uitstekend. Dit is 'n gerieflike een uur rit uit Fourways, wat die ligging baie gerieflik maak vir 'n naweekwegbreek. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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It was a lovely 2 nights we spent there.

The elephants at the restaurant are a big bonus. The garden and surroundings are very beautiful and relaxing. The food was excellent! The rooms are very nice and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The massages at the spa were also excellent. It is a convenient one hour drive from Fourways, making the location very convenient for a weekend getaway. Will definitely go again.

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Nicoleen J - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicoleen J

Stunning place to stay.

Would highly recommend it. Beautiful setting. Luxurious accommodations maintained to a high standard. Friendly yet professional staff. Excellent food. Wildlife on your doorstep. Activities available including game drives and history tours. Most enjoyable.

Vicky W - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vicky W
Family with teenagers

Kos was baie lekker, wildrit was baie lekker, het baie diere gesien. Kamer groot en gemaklik.

Ons sal vir seker teruggaan.

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Food was very good, game drive was very good, saw many animals. Room big and comfortable.

We will go back for sure.

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Elzet W - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elzet W
With partner

Absoluut beeldskoon.

Pragtige kamers met uitsig oor dammetjie waar diere water drink. Heerlike kos en baie gasvrye werkers by die lodge.

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Absolutely beautiful.

Beautiful rooms with a view of a small pond where animals drink water. Delicious food and very hospitable workers at the lodge.

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Stefmarie L - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Stefmarie L
With friends

Fantasiese personeel is wonderlik.

Lanklaas sulke vriendelike personeel gesien, en omdat ons deur die webtuiste bespreek het, het hulle vir ons 'n beter kamer gegee. Dankie.

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Fantasy staff is great.

Haven't seen such friendly staff in a long time, and because we booked through the website, they gave us a better room. Thank you.

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Linky O - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Linky O
Family with teenagers

Dit was werklik een wat ons gaan onthou.

Van die heerlike kos, wildrit waar die gids baie kennis gedeel het, die spa tot die Olifante op die gras voer Sondagmiddag; alles was 'n fees.

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It was truly one we will remember.

From the delicious food, game drive where the guide shared a lot of knowledge, the spa to feed the Elephants on the grass on Sunday afternoon; everything was a celebration.

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Pratish K - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Pratish K
With partner

Great personal service and very knowledgeable and friendly staff.

The food was probably not at the level expected for a 4-star establishment and the the general maintenance and upkeep needs a bit more attention.

Delene S - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Delene S
With partner

Dit was n heerlike wegbreek met uitstekende diens en heerlike kos.

Sal dit beslis aanbeveel. Was lekker om die Wieg van die Mensdom te besoek, na heerlike kos en ontspannende spa by African Hills. Puik diens en lekker warm, skoon kamer. Sal dit graag weer wil doen!

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It was a lovely break with excellent service and delicious food.

Would definitely recommend it. Was nice to visit the Cradle of Humankind, after delicious food and relaxing spa at African Hills. Great service and nice, warm, clean room. Would love to do it again!

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Lusiba N - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lusiba N
With partner

Beautiful.

Beautiful location, friendly staff, good food.

Lizz M - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizz M
With partner

Tops.

Wat 'n besonderse ervaring. Askari verdien hulle sterre plus meer. Werkers was almal vriendelik en behulpsaam en goed opgelei om elke gas welkom en gemaklik te laat voel. Die restaurant was tops met heerlike etes. So welkome atmosfeer. William was uitstekend. Die spa is 'n plek om te besoek. Die wildsrit was 'n belewenis met Gibson die toergids wat al die diere so mooi beskryf, en kon almal se vrae met selfvertroue beantwoord. Amazing ervaring en naweek gehad. Dankie Askari volgende keer bring ek my hele familie saam.

Barney V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barney V
With friends

Sien sterre.

Sien sterre.

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See stars.

See stars.

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Elsabe W - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsabe W
With partner

Heerlike ontspannaweek.

Pragtige plek met skoon, netjiese verblyf. Die spa en wildrit is beslis moet-doen aktiwiteite. Vriendelike en behulpsame personeel en die kos by die restaurant was heerlik.

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Great relaxing weekend.

Beautiful place with clean, tidy accommodation. The spa and game drive are definitely must-do activities. Friendly and helpful staff and the food at the restaurant was delicious.

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Sonetta R - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonetta R
With partner

Plek om te rus en die diere te geniet.

Vriendelike diens van begin tot einde. Toergids het baie kennis oor die diere en baie moeite gedoen met ons. Was stil en rustig. Ons het voor by die damme gebly so het baie diere in die dag gesien verbykom sonder om hulle te gaan soek. Olifante het voor ons stoep verbygeloop. Enigste negatiewe kommentaar wat ek kan maak is dat hulle ontvangs nie indrukwekkend is soos van die ander 4-ster lodges waar ons al gebly het nie. Maar weereens, ek dink die vriendelike personeel maak daarvoor op.

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Place to rest and enjoy the animals.

Friendly service from beginning to end. Tour guide has a lot of knowledge regarding the animals and went to a lot of trouble for us. Was quiet and peaceful. We stayed in front by the dams and saw so many animals during the day that came past, we didn't even have to go looking. Elephants walked past just in front of our patio. Only negative comment I can make is that their reception isn't as impressive as those of other 4-star lodges that we've stayed in. But once again, I think the friendly staff makes up for it.

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Leoni J - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leoni J
With partner

Fantasties.

Het die rustigheid en natuurskoon baie waardeer. Staf is vriendelik behulpsaam en kamer baie modern netjies en skoon. Askari is een van my top 5 gunsteling bestemmings.

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Fantastic.

Really appreciated the tranquility and scenery. Staff are friendly helpful and room very modern neat and clean. Askari is one of my top 5 favorite destinations.

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Gillian F - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Gillian F
Individual traveller

Pleasant but disappointing.

The menu needs an upgrade. The pastries are not fresh. The marmalade jars are sticky, to name but a few. I have travelled to more remote and secluded areas and experienced better restaurant quality food. There were hidden costs that were not told to me upfront and I had to pay even more when checking out - no transparency. All the staff were pleasant and accommodating, particularly the lady who cleaned my room and one specific lady in the restaurant. However, when checking out, the male (as he was no gentleman when dealing with me) was rude and arrogant towards me when I requested his assistance to explain the bill to me. At best I would rate this establishment at a 2 star and a possible upgrade to a 3 star purely because of its location and the fact that one can interact with the elephants.

Robert S - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robert S
With partner

Beautiful and relaxing

Beautiful and well equipped rooms, exceptionally friendly staff and a stunning location, our stay here was a real treat!

Kobie R - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobie R
With friends

Relaxed breakaway for a few days.

Only a 1 hour drive from Johannesburg. Beautiful, well kept farm. The food was good and the staff friendly and helpful.

Bruni L - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bruni L
With partner

Vriendelik, aangenaam en heerlike kos.

Kan Askari aanbeveel as ontvlugting uit stad, baie mooi omgewing en vriendelike bediening.

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Friendly, pleasant and delicious food.

Can recommend Askari as an escape from the city, very nice surroundings and friendly service.

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Paula K - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Paula K
With partner

Beautiful views and surroundings.

The spa treatments were just okay and need improvement. The massage felt rushed and was dissatisfied with the eyebrow tint and shape.

Douglas D - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Douglas D
With partner

Extreamly relaxing.

There is lots of activities to take part in, like game trips, museums to see, elephant excursions and a wonderful spa.

Johan L - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan L
With partner

Pragtige ligging by die Magaliesburg.

Naby Johannesburg, maar ver genoeg om in die bos te wees. Goeie diens en vriendelike staf.

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Beautiful location close to Magaliesburg.

Close to Johannesburg, but far enough to be in the bush. Good service and friendly staff.

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Leanie S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leanie S
With partner

Fantasties!

Pragtige lodge. Vriendelike personeel. Net jammer ons kon nie langer bly nie!

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Fantastic!

Beautiful lodge. Friendly staff. Just a pity we couldn't stay longer!

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Yolindie V - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolindie V
Individual traveller

Heerlik gerus.

Heerlik gerus en baie lekker gekuier.

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Well-rested.

Had a good time and I'm well-rested.

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Zelda H - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda H
With friends

Dit was 'n onvergeetlike ervaring.

Askari Lodge se diens, vriendelikheid, huisvesting en kos was voorwaar fantasties. Ons sal beslis weer hierheen gaan vir 'n wegbreek naweek.

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It was an unforgettable experience.

Askari Lodge's service, friendliness, accommodation and food were truly fantastic. We would definitely go here again for a weekend getaway.

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Marie-lou E - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Marie-lou E
Family with young children

Lekker, maar ongemaklik.

Ons kan nie kla oor die verblyf self nie. Daar was ‘n probleem met ons bespreking en hulle het ons kompleet soos stout kinders behandel. Ons was só ongemaklik ontvang. Toe ons aankom, sê hulle ons bespreking is vir die volgende aand. Ek vra toe of ons dan kan oornag en hulle kon toe 'n kamer kry. Hulle vra toe net vir een nag en ek sê toe ek wou twee aande bespreek. Hulle sê toe ek moet wag, hulle moet eers kyk of daar plek is vir die volgende nag. My bespreking was dan vir die volgende nag. Hulle sit ons toe in ‘n standard chalet en ons het betaal vir die Garden Suite. Hulle verduidelik toe niks vir ons verder oor dit nie. Die volgende dag toe ons afloop vir ontbyt, kon ek sien daar was tog Garden Suites beskikbaar waarmee hulle ons kon help. Ek het dit juis bespreek, want dit was ek en my sussie en my tweejarige. Die kamer was baie beknop en nie wat ek voor betaal het nie. Hulle kon toe ook darem verduidelik as dit is oor ons bespreking ‘n probleem was. Hulle kon net jammer sê en verduidelik dat hulle ons vanaand in dié kamer sit en ons sal skuif of net laat betaal vir ‘n standaard chalet vir die nag. Die restaurant is glad nie kindervriendelik nie. Weereens het niemand ons gesê om alternatiewe reëlings te tref as jy met ‘n kind kom nie. Die ander gaste het ons so sleg uitgekyk, want my tweejarige was baie verveeld en daar was nie juis spysenieringopsies nie. Maar die oulike kelner en sjef het vir haar 'n plan gemaak. Ons het baie goeie diens gekry van William en Joshua. Ons het die volgende oggend uitgeklok weens die ongemak by die restaurant. Hulle het ons darem nie ekstra gevra vir die aand wat ons toe bespreek het nie. Ons was dankbaar daarvoor. Ons het ‘n tip vir hulle gelos. Die personeel by die ontvangs hoop ek het dit vir hulle gegee. Askari is pragtig en het baie potensiaal. Die klein bietjie aandag aan detail sal ver gaan.

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Nice, but uncomfortable.

We cannot complain about the accommodation itself. There was a problem with our reservation and they treated us completely like naughty children. We were received so awkwardly. When we arrived they said our reservation was for the next night. I then asked if we could spend the night and they were then able to find a room. They then only asked for one night and I said then that I wanted to book two nights. They said when I had to wait, they first had to check if there was room for the next night. My reservation was then for the next night. They put us in a standard chalet and we paid for the Garden Suite. They then did not explain anything further to us about it. The next day when we went down for breakfast, I could see that there were Garden Suites available with which they could help us. I specifically booked it because it was me and my sister and my two year old. The room was very cramped and not what I paid for. At least they could then also explain if it was about our reservation that was a problem. They could only say sorry and explain that they will put us in this room tonight and will move us or just let us pay for a standard chalet for the night. The restaurant is not child friendly at all. Again, no one told us to make alternative arrangements if you come with a child. The other guests gave us such a bad look because my two year old was very bored and there weren't exactly catering options. But the cute waiter and chef made a plan for her. We received very good service from William and Joshua. We checked out the next morning due to the discomfort at the restaurant. At least they didn't ask us extra for the night we had booked. We were grateful for that. We left a tip for them. The staff at reception hope I gave it to them. Askari is beautiful and has a lot of potential. The little bit of attention to detail will go a long way.

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Liza S - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liza S
With partner

Het vir die 1ste keer gerus!

Ons het dit vreeslik geniet, dit was rustig en die kos was uit 'n boek uit! Ons gaan definitief weer 'n naweek wil gaan!

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Rested for the first time.

We really enjoyed it. It was relaxing and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back.

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Arle D - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Arle D
With partner

Ons naweek was heerlik! Ons het wel gevoel die eetsaal is redelik vuil.

Sien sterre.

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Our weekend was lovely! We did feel that the dining hall was quite dirty.

See stars.

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Anonymous Guest - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Average.

It's our fourth time at Askari Lodge and that's exactly why we booked it again because our previous 3 experiences were nice. However, this was the first time we booked the 8-bed self-catering unit. What a disappointment! I'd say they should just advertise and use it as a 6-bed unit instead. First of all, when we arrived there at 14:00 in the afternoon, the unit's kitchen was not yet equipped with utensils such as plates, knives, forks, pots, pans, etc. not. Only after I had to call 3 times did they bring a crate with loads of stuff that we had to unpack ourselves. Then the fridge is way too small for a family of 8 adults for 2 full days. The trash in the kitchen is damn small. After 6 people have thrown their bottles of drink into it, the bin is full. They do not provide plastic bags in the trash. There was too little toilet paper. Sunday evening I had to call reception 3 times to ask for extra rolls. Unacceptable! The outdoor table is made of steel and so are the chairs. At least then take care of cushions to sit on and a tablecloth or place mats to cover. The plates moved around on the steel surface. Then, too little shampoo and soap in the bathrooms. Another thing that was terribly inconvenient was no decent seating in the living room. Leave the 2 extra beds instead and place decent sofas and chairs to sit on and not just an ottoman. Really, I could go on with the list of complaints. Will be glad if they will do something about it. Oh yes, no stool to sit on in front of the mirror to blow dry hair. There are quite a few things to change! Guess they are used to guests eating at the restaurant 3 times a day, but in our case we were looking for self catering and it didn't come up to our standard.

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  • Capacity: 78 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: R560, 1 Doornspruit Road, Magaliesburg, 1739, Gauteng
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