Best Stay and Play Itinerary for Harties – Schoemansville

Hartbeespoort Dam is near enough the city hubs of Sandton and Pretoria to offer a Day Trip of fun, but for those who wish to make a longer holiday of it, we offer the perfect Stay and Play itinerary plan no matter where on the dam you choose to stay.

The great expanse of sparkling water that makes Hartbeespoort Dam offers the central focus for the region but with various suburbs around the dam, each with it’s own distinct character ambiance and offering of fun activities.

The annual ultra marathon, Om Die Dam (Around the Dam) is a 50 km road race which gives an indication of just how large an area this ‘small’ resort town sits. To help plan where you will stay and what you will do, ShowMe Harties offers a suggestion of what to do where in Harties.

Schoemansville in the North near the Tunnel and Dam Wall

Schoemansville was the original name for the Hartbeespoort area, named after General Hendrik Schoeman, a Boer General in the Anglo-Boer War. It was on his farm the dam was built. This suburb is characterized by an older residential node closely neighboring a developing ‘trendy‘ sector with some of the areas best restaurants and luxurious guest accommodations close at hand.

What to Do in and around Schoemansville, Harties

• A Dam Cruise with Harties Boat Company offers a tranquil hour or so on the water, giving visitors a sightseeing trip of the area from a very different perspective.
• A long and lingering meal at Siesta Tapas Bar and Restaurant. Seated under the ancient vine in the courtyard environment of this trendy restaurant, one could forget one was not in Spain, Portugal, Italy or southern France….
• Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Parkoffers a comprehensive assortment of snakes, crocodiles and lizards to view as well as a selection of other larger animals in a zoo environment.
• Pack a picnic or prepare to braai at Schoemansville Resort. Open grass areas beside the dam offer the ideal space to relax and enjoy the tranquil natural setting around the water.
• Take your early morning coffee on your balcony and watch for balloons on the horizon…Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safari’s launch at dawn and can be seen rising with sun in the distance. Breathtaking!

View over Hartbeespoort Dam from Stirling Manor Luxury Guest House in Schoemansville.

Best Places to Stay in Schoemansville, Harties

Belle Vue Guest House, as the name says, offers a BEAUTIFUL view over the dam. Comfortable, homely and marked with traditional South African hospitality. Phone 012 253 1962

Palm Valley Inn offers the perfect self catering option for larger family groups. Beautifully appointed apartments with fully equipped kitchen, lounge and patio braai areas make this a holiday home to stay for extended times.