Magalies Park

After a little road trip from Pretoria, South Africa, we ventured through Harties to Magaliesburg where we stayed at the beautiful Magalies Park for 5 days. It was the most amazing getaway!

The best way to spend the day was walking around the park, saying hello to all the bokkies.

We also ran into some very cute little monkeys playing in a puddle and jumping in and out of the swimming pool. They looked so sweet and photogenic that for a brief moment I forgot that they were dangerously wild animals and ended up getting a little too close to a small one to take a photo, when it jumped up, teeth showing, trying to grab my camera... that was the last close up photo I took of any monkey that trip...

How cute is this little Bambi though?

Stopped for lunch at the restaurant in the park, under the palm trees, next to the pool, we had a lovely game of Bingo!

Down by Harties Dam we found this "Dam Crazy" speed boat.

And another sweet Bambi came to say hi, they were much friendlier than the monkeys...

If you find yourself visiting Magalies Park, I highly recommend taking a dam tour on the boat. It was a great experience with a lot of informative information about the area and the dam.

Taking advantage of the beauty of the dam, we tried out the canoes as well, what a fun time and a crazy work out for my poor shoulder muscles.

The whole feel of the park is unbelievably peaceful and great for so many different kinds of people. If you are a family, there are so many fun activities for the kiddies, a water park, games room, putt-putt (Which even if you are a "big" kid in your twenties, it is also a great time!) Hire some bikes and ride around the park to spot all the animals and birdies. Also for the men that want an escape, there is an incredibly pristine golf course in the park.