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Welcome to the treasure chest of the west
Mogale City Local Municipality regards the promotion of tourism as one of its chief priorities. Mogale City is uniquely placed to be your home base for exploring the province of Gauteng, home to the metropolis of Johannesburg and Pretoria and the internationally renowned World Heritage Site - the Cradle of Humankind.
Krugersdorp, the centre of the Mogale City region, is equidistant from both Johannesburg and Pretoria and a short drive away from the Magaliesberg mountains, with its wide range of luxury and budget accommodation.
This town, the industrial hub of Western Gauteng, with its mild climate, interesting topography and rich cultural and historical background, was founded in 1887 by MW Pretorius when gold was discovered on his farm Paardekraal. The mining industry has been an integral part of Krugersdorp ever since.
The region has experienced a tremendous growth in tourism over the past two years, boosted by increasing interest in palaeoanthropology. This is the site where the famous "Mrs Ples" (Plesianthropus Transvaalenis) was discovered by the Munsieville community, who informed Dr Robert Broom of their find in 1947.
What towns make up Mogale City?
The municipal border encompasses the towns of Krugersdorp, Kagiso, Muldersdrift, Munsieville, Tarlton, Hekpoort, Magaliesburg, Azaadville, as well as the industrial areas including Chamdor, Factoria and Boltonia.
Where is it? Mogale City is situated west of Johannesburg. The area is easily accessible from all major centres.
Distances to Mogale City
What's the weather like?
Mogale City lies at an altitude of 1 700 metres above sea level. It has a pleasant sunny climate with summer day temperatures ranging from 20° to 30° Celsius. It experiences moderate showers, usually of short duration. Winter is dry with cold nights and temperatures between 2° to 5° Celsius, crisp mornings and glorious, sunny days.
What can I see and do in Mogale City?
The area is remarkable for its rich diversity in scenery, which ranges from manmade mine dumps to the backdrop of Magaliesberg with its mountains, hills and scenic valleys.
For those who long for the space, tranquillity and a country lifestyle, within easy reach of the amenities of urban life, find their needs satisfied in areas, such as Tarlton, Magaliesburg and Muldersdrift.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including game drives, hiking trails, horse riding and art exhibitions. There is an endless selection of African accessories, handcrafted objects and glassware that will delight shoppers.
Anthropologists and pre-historians throughout the world agree that the Sterkfontein caves, near Mogale City, is one of the most important scientific sites connected to the history of human evolution in South Africa and in the world. This cave has become famous for its archaeological treasures, including Mrs Ples, the 2-million year old female skull discovered in 1947. The Kromdraai area, which includes the caves, was declared a World Heritage site, known as the Cradle of Humankind, due to its scientific importance.
In the Kromdraai conservancy is the spectacular 2 200-million year Wonder Cave, situated amidst famous paleontological sites containing some of the oldest relics known to man. Mogale City is located near Haartespoort Dam, which offers a wide range of boating and outdoor activities, and the spectacular Wonder Caves that take you back millions of years.
The area is home to the Magaliesburg Meander, where delightful arts and crafts are available. The Crocodile Ramble offers a variety of delightful guesthouses, as well as up-market accommodation.
For a genuine African adventure, there is the Lesedi Cultural Village, which is a remarkable fusion of charming, authentic, earthy Africa in the heart of the bushveld. Visitors can enjoy African dishes, with lively music and cheerful chatter - a vibrancy that is uniquely township. Learn about the traditional Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi and Setswana cultures, and be entertained by traditional dancers, stories and songs in the living museums of this area.
Mogale City boasts its own Game Reserve, with 34 species of mammal, including lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard on 1 400 hectares of bushveld. Game drives can be either self-drive on tarred roads or guided game drives in open vehicles. It is also home to the largest in aviary in Africa.
Enjoy environmental hiking trails, game viewing, cave tours, visits to an old Gold Mine, ox-wagon rides, a visit to a children's farm or go camping. Mogale City provides different facilities for sport and recreation. There is a world-class athletics stadium, excellent golf courses, an ice-rink as well as facilities for drag racing, 4x4 driving trails, and much more.
For the adventurer, the unique experience of hot-air ballooning is a rather exciting and eccentric adventure in space and time. A further aerial adventure is microlight flying.
Accommodation for visitors to the area varies from B&Bs, guesthouses and lodges, to luxury accommodation. The area is very popular for its wedding and conference facilities.
What are the area's historical highlights? The oldest gold mine in Gauteng, the Blaaubank Mine, and the oldest mountain, Magaliesberg Mountain, are found in this area. Visit the Krugersdorp and Magaliesburg museums to find out more about this area.
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