Eat. Stay. Play. Cruise.
Open seven days a weekHarties HarbourClose to the city. A world away. A relaxed waterfront destination on the north-western shores of Hartbeespoort Dam, framed by the Magaliesberg, just under an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
2023 and 2024
Lilizela Tourism Awards winner · You Rock! site inspection of the year
Not just a departure point
Arrive for a cruise, stay for lunch, browse the market, have a drink on the beach and end the day with an activity, all in one waterfront harbour where city life slows down.
About the harbourRelax, eat and soak up the view
Beach vibes, harbour views
No harbour day is complete without good food and a place to unwind. Zanzibar Beach Café is a laid-back beach with real sand, cocktails, a proudly South African grill and views over the dam, the place to meet friends, relax after a cruise or just soak up the Harties vibe.
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Cruises and water adventures
Daily cruises are the easy way to see Hartbeespoort Dam, without traffic or planning a private event. Every boat leaves from the harbour, with scenic views, relaxed cruising and warm hospitality on board.
Danny Buoy
Full of personality, and often seen dancing its way across the dam. Danny Buoy runs the brunch, lunch, sunset and party cruises, for guests who like a lively, social atmosphere.
The Alba
The newest boat in the fleet takes cruising on Harties to another level: a more refined, premium way to dine on the water, with brunch, lunch and sunset sailings.
Toro Ya Me
A calmer pace that still delivers plenty of fun, suited to families and mixed-age groups. Toro Ya Me runs the one-hour cruises through the day.
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Cruises that complete the day
An hour on Toro Ya Me, a long lunch or a champagne sunset on Danny Buoy, or plated dining on The Alba. Times and prices are the ones on the booking system.
Make a day of it
Extend your visit with a private overnight stay on the elegant catamaran La Dolce Vita, or ashore at La Dolce Vita Guest House: luxury rooms, spa baths and a romantic waterfront retreat in Kosmos.
Plan your stay
Perfectly positioned
Harties Harbour is a base for the rest of Hartbeespoort. The team books and recommends the Lion & Safari Park, the elephant and monkey sanctuaries, Bill Harrop's balloon safaris, the Aerial Cableway, Van Gaalen's cheese farm and more.
Plenty to enjoy at the harbour
Many guests pair an activity with a cruise, or with lunch or sundowners at Zanzibar. Some sell out on weekends, so book ahead.
Paintball
A fun, high-energy group activity on the edge of the dam: birthdays, team building and corporate outings, or just a louder afternoon.
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Archery
A focused, measured activity that suits beginners and first-timers, so it works for individuals, couples and small groups.
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Unimog adventures
A guided one-hour ride through rough natural terrain on a rugged off-road Unimog. Bumpy, loud and not your average harbour visit.
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Catch your own lunch
Fish for tilapia in the harbour's stocked lake. The chefs clean and cook your catch fresh, so the activity ends at the table.
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Zipline
A bit of adrenaline and a completely different view of the harbour. Ask the team when it opens.
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Cruise & cableway combo
A two-hour cruise (brunch at 10:00 on weekends, lunch at 13:00 or the champagne sunset at 16:00) and a return ride on the Harties Aerial Cableway, with restaurants and curios at the top.
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