HARTBEESPOORT DAM (HARTIES), Johannesburg, South Africa Tourism
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Hartbeespoort Dam (also known as Harties) is an arch type dam situated in the North West Province of South Africa. Roughly 45 minutes' drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, surrounded by the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeespoort Dam, or Harties to locals, has become a hive of activity and is a very popular weekend getaway for the two cities.Harties is the perfect holiday destination for the whole family with plenty to do for the kids or if a romantic getaway is what you are looking for, it has plenty to choose from that will leave you feeling great. The spectacular view of the Magaliesberg Mountains is breath taking and is best savoured at sunset whilst on a leisurely boat cruise.Explore and discover the scenic beauty, entertaining attractions, fun activities and places of interest of Hartbeespoort Dam.
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Harties cableway
Harties fishing
Harties boat cruise
Hartbeespoort dam
Hartbeespoort dam fishing
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Hartbeespoort Dam (also known as Harties) is an arch type dam situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It lies in a valley to the south of the Magaliesberg mountain range and north of the Witwatersberg mountain range, about 35 kilometers west of Pretoria. The name of the dam means pass of the hartebeest (a species of antelope) in Afrikaans. This poort in the Magaliesberg was a popular spot for hunters, where they cornered and shot the hartebeest.The dam was originally designed for irrigation, which is currently its primary use, as well as for domestic and industrial use. The dam has suffered from a hypertrophic state since the early 1970s. Mismanagement of waste water treatment from urban zones within the Hartbeespoort Dam catchment area is largely to blame, having distorted the food web with over 280 tons of phosphate and nitrate deposits.
The town of Hartbeespoort is situated close to the dam wall and the villages of Kosmos, Melodie, Ifafi, Meerhof and The Coves, Pecanwood, Westlake and several other estates can be found alongside its shores. The town of Schoemansville was named after General Hendrik Schoeman, owner of the land during the 19th century.
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In this Travel South Africa series episode we visited the beautiful town Hartbeespoort, or Harties as the locals call it. This town has too many touristy, fun features for just one video - just one of the many reasons to travel South Africa yourself with Harties as a must on your list of destinations!
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