Accommodation near Tswaing Meteorite Crater & Museum
The Tswaing Meteorite Crater, found 40-kilometres north of Pretoria, is one of four known impact craters in South Africa. It came about after an asteroid hit the earth 20 000 years ago, leaving in its wake, a sizeable hole that is 100-metres high and a kilometre in diameter. Scientists who have studied the geological phenomenon have been left bemused by their findings, which show that its impact is equivalent to the dropping of 100 atomic bombs, despite the meteor being relatively small in size.
Visitors are able to walk along the perimeter of the impact. Those who wish to explore should be aware that it’s hot underfoot, despite the lake found at the epicentre, so be sure to wear a pair of shoes. One of the biggest attractions of the site is the museum. The museum not only provides informative tidbits to visitors but also helps to uplift the community through job creation and income-generating projects.
Aside from the crater, visitors to Tswaing (or ‘salt pan’ as its affectionately referred to by local residents), can explore the Soutpanspruit; an area made up of unique wetlands. These wetlands are home to numerous species of bird as well as small mammals, including otters, genets, brown hyenas and steenbok.
Travel further afield and you’ll reach the National Zoological Gardens, otherwise known as the Pretoria Zoo. It’s South Africa’s largest zoo and has received acclaim for its national status. This status was awarded to the 85-hectare park for its role in the conservation and protection of endangered species.The gardens are home to 3117 animals, which include fish, reptiles’ insects, and the zoo’s star attraction, a sole white tiger.
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Dinokeng North
we visited Dinokeng for 5 Days and was very disappointed in driving for hours and not seeing so many animals. We were told that most of the animals was around Mongena Private lodge where you cant do self drive?
- Tertius Haywood
Dinokeng North
Great place/area for a quick get away from the City.
- Rene Gey van Pittius
Dinokeng North
Nice place.
- Nico Lemmer
Dinokeng North
Peaceful surrounding with a decent amount of game. Not exactly Kruger but for a quick weekend trip it’s great
- Suhail Mohamed
Dinokeng North
Beautiful place in the bush surrounded by wild game, birds and different bush trees.
- Jeanette Alberts
Dinokeng North
Very good.
- Chantal Swanepoel