Acacia Country Lodge @Blue Roan
Magaliesburg, GautengAcacia is a private cottage on a spacious country lodge with a fenced garden and all the comforts of home. Set on a large farm with hiking trails. Sleeps 2 people.
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Acacia Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Bright and airy private wood-built chalet, fully enclosed on large farm ideal for outdoor life. Perfect for large groups or families - sleeps up to 6!
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Akasia Cottage @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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A private cottage with an enclosed garden and surrounded by forest and river trails to explore. Ideal for couples or a group of friends - sleeps up to 4.
Bluebush Country Lodge @Blue Roan
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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A private cottage within a comfortable country lodge farm setting. Ideal for romantic escapes with your love and fur babies. Sleeps 2 people.
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Buffalo Thorn Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Spacious and airy two storey, two-bedroomed timber cottage on the super pet-friendly Stone Hill Farm. Sleeps 4. Amazing mountain views and hiking trails.
Cabbage Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Charming and remote wooden cabin with lovely mountain views & hiking trails on the supremely pet-friendly Stone Hill farm, just an hour from Joburg. Sleeps 2.
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Casuarina Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Tranquil two-bedroomed cabin with a large enclosed garden. Perched on a remote hilltop, offering fine views of the surrounding farm and distant mountains. Sleeps 4.
Die Plaashuis @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Spacious, private farmhouse on a large farm, close to river walks. Sleeps up to 10 guests. Great for birdwatchers and hiking enthusiasts.
Hoephoep Cottage @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Spacious, private cottage on a large farm, close to river walks. Sleeps up to 4 guests. Great for birdwatchers and hiking enthusiasts.
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Karee and Olienhout Cottages @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Romantic stone cottages made for winter escapes and summer getaways. Only accessible via 4x4. Ideal for couples or friends in a group. Each sleeps 2 people.
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Kiepersol Cottage @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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A cosy original country cottage with plenty of forest and river walking trails. Ideal for couples or small families. Sleeps 2-4 people sharing a room. 4x4 accessible only.
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Paper Bark Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Secluded cottage on a large farm, with its own private plunge pool, and a huge fenced garden, perfect for those who want a truly self-contained retreat. Sleeps 4.
Piet-My-Vrou Cottage @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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A comfy country cottage on a hill, surrounded by forest and river walking trails. Ideal for couples or 2 friends sharing. Sleeps 2 adults. 4x4 accessible only.
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Suikerbos Cottage @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Spacious and comfortable country cottage located on a large farm perfect for a friends weekend or family getaway. Sleeps 4 adults + 2 kids. 4x4 accessible only.
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Sweet Thorn Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Secluded double storey timber chalet with private garden and undercover braai, located on a private farm. Perfect for large groups or families. Sleeps up to 6.
Tarentaal & Kiewiet Cottages @Saamrus
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Charming & basic twin thatched rondavel-style cottages with views into the woodlands on a large farm. Ideal for bird lovers. Each sleeps 2 people - ideal for small group.
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The Barn Country Lodge @Blue Roan
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Your own cottage with a private enclosed garden within a peaceful country lodge with hiking trails. Designed for comfort for you and your pets. Sleeps 2 people.
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The Mexican Loft Country Lodge @Blue Roan
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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A Mexican inspired private cottage on a country lodge with spectacular views and plenty of space for the dogs to run free and play while you braai. Sleeps 2 people.
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The Tuscan Country Lodge @Blue Roan
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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A private cottage with a fenced garden for the pets and endless mountain views and tranquility for the humans. Set on a large farm with hiking trails. Sleeps 2 people.
White Stinkwood Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Generously proportioned and well-appointed two floor wooden bushveld cabin, perfect for two couples, or a family getaway. Sleeps 4.
Wild Olive Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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A relaxing wood and timber self-catering cottage. Sleeps up to 2 guests. Enjoy stunning nature views from the private, enclosed cottage.
Wild Pear Tree Cottage @Stone Hill
Magaliesburg, Gauteng
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Cosy, secluded cabin with a gorgeous, spacious veranda that offers great views over the bushveld to the distant mountains. Sleeps 2.
Gauteng
Gauteng offers an abundance of places and experiences for those looking for pet-friendly excursions, restaurants or getaways. Depending on whereabouts you're headed, the whole region is quite conducive to an outdoor lifestyle, typically with a bushveld experience.
We like to choose where to go based on what it has to offer us an experience. So far in Gauteng we offer the generous mountains of Magaliesburg, but we are hoping to add a few more pet-friendly bush & safari experiences too!
Whichever you choose, you can’t really go wrong, especially when you're taking your furkids with!
Some of our favourite destinations include: Magaliesburg.
| Out & About | Generally establishments around Gauteng are quite open to receiving well-behaved pets, and becoming more and more pet-friendly, but do check with the establishment prior to your arrival. |
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Outdoor Activities
Gauteng offers an abundance of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From visiting the many nature reserves, bush experiences or hiking routes that are also pet friendly, to being able to take your dog to restaurants, markets or even shopping malls with you.
If you’re up for some outdoor fun, we suggest you try these activities:
Most Popular Pet-Friendly Hikes in Gauteng
- Kranskloof, Magaliesberg - It offers challenging hikes for dog-owners and moderate hiking and walking trails to suit your four-legged companions. The area has streams sandwiched by pristine mountains for your viewing pleasure. Note that dogs must be on a leash at all times,
- Buffalo Gorge, Middleburg - perfect for bike-riding while watching over your pets. They also offer mountain biking, horse riding, abseiling, rock-climbing, and paint-balling as part of their activities.
- Huddle Park Golf and Recreation, Johannesburg - Easy going walking trails. Trails range from two and a half kilometres to five kilometres in distance. The newly established dog-walking area is open to the public in summer and winter from 6:30 to 18:00 and 7:00 to 17:00, respectively.
- Walk Haven Dog Park, Johannesburg - Built for the sole purpose of walking your four-legged friends, Walk Haven offers its visitors a little ‘peace’ of countryside. The site primarily serves dogs with enjoyable facilities and beautiful views overlooking two large dams (where dogs can indulge in some day-time swimming) and wet grassland.
Most Popular Pet-Friendly Nature Reserves in Gauteng
- Dinokeng Game Reserve - Reserve with elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo & lions, offering lodges & self-drive safaris.
- Faerie Glen Nature Reserve - Stunning nature reserve with a broad range of native wildlife, plus hiking trails & scenic views.
- The Wilds Nature Reserve - The Wilds is an inner city park in the suburb of Houghton, in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The park consists of 16 hectares of indigenous vegetation on the sides of two rocky koppies or hills with views of the city of Johannesburg and its suburbs. On leash walking allowed only.
Most Popular Pet-Friendly Restaurants in Gauteng
- Delta Café, Randburg, Gauteng - Great cafe with deliscious foods and also a small shop that sells doggie treats and other food stuffs.
- River Café, Sandton, Gauteng - Variety of food surrounded by nature and rolling lawns. Doggies only allowed outside.
- Vovo Telo, Randburg, Gauteng - Fresh brewed coffee and a range of delicious treats!
- Nice on 4th, Sandton, Gauteng - Delicious and fresh, bookstore next door where you can pick-up a book and read with your furkid at your feet.
- Salvation Café, Millpark, Gauteng - Amazing food options from internationally well travelled chef.
- Arbour Café & Courtyard, Birdhaven, Gauteng - This French-style café has a beautiful outdoor area situated in a courtyard and their crêpes and galettes are a must. The staff is extremely friendly and always offer a water bowl for pets.
- Voodoo Lily, Birdhaven, Gauteng - has something on the menu for everyone, including pets.
- Cnr Café, Randburg, Gauteng - a lively suburban restaurant that’s known for its fresh meals and home-brewed coffee. The restaurant has a large outside area, so your pooch will have a lot of space to laze around.