The Magalies Meander, Gauteng, South Africa is an extremely scenic route in the Magaliesberg Mountains, just an hour’s drive from Johannesburg. Mahikeng Lodge is tucked away in this popular region and provides a perfect getaway amongst wildlife and unspoilt bush.
Guests can enjoy luxury accommodation at Mahikeng Lodge and see a variety of wildlife species from the lodge decks or on walking and biking trails. There is extensive bird life in addition to plentiful game such as Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Kudu, Oryx, Red Hartebeest and the delicate Nyala antelope to name a few.
Guests staying at Mahikeng Lodge can explore highlights of the Magalies Meander, Gauteng, South Africa. This magical route encompasses a number of local attractions like adventure activities, sports events and recreation, country shopping, arts and crafts, history and cultural centres.
Directions to Mahikeng Lodge
- Mahikeng Lodge can be reached in an hour from Johannesburg.
- On the Western bypass heading south, take the 14th Avenue off ramp.
- At the bottom of the off ramp turn right, pass under two bridges and turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter Road – Route 47. You will see the Hyperama on the left hand side. Proceed along Hendrik Potgieter to a 4-way stop.
- The distance from 14th Avenue to the 4-way stop at the Sasol garage is 14km (9 miles).
- Cross straight over the 4-way stop and proceed until the T-junction (11km / 7 miles). Turn right at the T-junction.
- Proceed along the R563 for 9km / 6 miles until you reach the Maropeng Road. Turn left into Maropeng Road.
- Proceed along Maropeng Road until you reach the stop sign (12km / 7 miles).
- Turn Right onto the R24 towards Magaliesberg.
- Drive through the town of Magaliesberg until you reach the junction at the far end of the town. Turn left at the junction towards Koster.
- Travel for 24km (15 miles) towards Koster (R509). You will go under a railway bridge, pass some silos and a few shops on your right. Turn right immediately after the shops and the sign that says Sandfontein.
- Travel for 500m, cross the railway tracks, the road now becomes a sand road and then turn right into Syferbult Dairies.
GPS Co-ordinates
25:59.126 S
27:19.783 E
