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Magaliesburg, a small town in Gauteng, South Africa, is situated below the Witwatersrand Mountain range. The town's name comes from the nearby Magaliesberg mountains, visible to the north. Roughly an hour's drive from Johannesburg, Magaliesburg is a popular weekend destination. Magaliesburg offers cosy guest houses, country-style restaurants, and various activities. Hiking, bird-watching, rock climbing, mountain biking, and hot-air ballooning are popular against the backdrop of the Magaliesberg mountains.
The town displays the slow life and features colourful buildings and 1950s-style cars that create a nostalgic setting. Reefstreamers, an old-fashioned diner, and an aerial cableway providing Magaliesberg views add to the experience. The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre focuses on cheetah conservation, while attractions like Reefstreamers, an old-fashioned diner, an aerial cableway with Magaliesberg views, Mountain Sanctuary Park, and the Ale Trail contribute to making Magaliesburg a destination for nature and adventure enthusiasts.