Water activity

Hartbeespoort: Daily Boat Cruises

Activity provider: Harties Boat Company
Water activity

Hartbeespoort: Daily Boat Cruises

Activity provider: Harties Boat Company
Likely to sell out

From US$ 31.81 per person

Likely to sell out

Explore Hartbeespoort Dam and the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain Range on a scenic daily 2-hour boat cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink upon boarding the boat. Savor local South African fare while taking in the lush scenery.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 2 hours
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Host or greeter
Sesotho, Setswana, Tsonga, Zulu, English, Afrikaans

Experience

Highlights
  • Take in panoramic views of the oldest mountain range in the world
  • Explore the natural scenery of Hartbeespoort Dam on a boat, with the Magaliesberg Mountain Range as your backdrop
  • Experience nature, local food, and music on the waters of the Hartbeespoort Dam
Full description
Enjoy a luxurious, 2-hour boat cruise on the placid waters of the Hartbeepoort Dam. With 3 tours departing daily, at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM, pick the time that fits your schedule and hit the water. Located within the Kommando Nek Nature Preserve, gaze at the protected nature that surrounds you, showcasing the abundance of South Africa’s flora and fauna. Upon boarding the boat, you’ll be treated to a welcome drink as you depart to survey the stunning dam’s waters. With all daily cruises, enjoy a luxurious spread of traditional South African hot and cold finger foods. After your cruise is over and you return to the dock, your entrance pass to the nature preserve will still be valid, so get out there and explore the beauty of the South African countryside.
Includes
  • 2-hour cruise experience
  • Traditional South African food
  • Service and music
  • Day pass into the nature reserve
  • Drinks (available to purchase onboard)
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Entry is through the Kommando Nek Nature Reserve Gate, proceed through the reserve and follow signs to Harties Boat Company. The booking office will be next to the boat where you will check in and complete paperwork before boarding the boat at the designated jetty. Boarding and docking will commence at the same jetty.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • The activity provider reserves the right to cancel a cruise due to weather circumstances and safety reasons. In this event, you will be issued with a voucher valid for 12 months or moved on to the next available date and cruise
  • No cooler boxes or outside drinks are allowed onboard the boats
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 289 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Product ID: 253002