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Only an hour's drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, set in the
Magaliesburg Mountains in 10 acres of exquisite gardens, this gem of country
house hotels has been a haven of tranquillity and beauty for over 22 years,
offering the best of South African rural life.
The original hotel in the Grace Collection, Mount Grace is the foundation
stone of a proud family tradition of hospitality excellence.
Spacious and private, the 81 guest rooms and suites are arranged into
Thatchstone, Grace, Mountain and Treetops villages, opening to unrivalled
garden or valley views.
The Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind is unique in that since 1947, there have been great
scientific discoveries, which have been a breakthrough in the search of the
origins of humankind.
These include a 3.3 million year old ancestor of humankind, stone tools
dating back some 2 million years and the world's most perfect pre-human
skull ever found - affectionately known as Mrs Ples. There are twelve
explored sites within the Cradle of Humankind area including the
Sterkfontein Caves.
Aside from the rich anthropological value of the area, the Cradle of
Humankind also boasts game reserves, a show cave which dates back 2 200
million years ago, and the first gold mine on the Witwatersrand, conference
centres and upmarket lodges. The area is also a rich haven for those with a
passion for trout fishing and has restaurants of international standards.
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