Relaxation is the emphasis of the estate’s facilities, where our cozy bar and restaurant afford groups the opportunity to get close and have fun together. Fun theme evenings and "braais" at the poolside lapa can also be arranged. Furthermore, the Estate has the following activities, which are available to our guests:
These can be arranged and co-ordinated by Whispering Pines and where indicated, can take place on site at the estate, otherwise most are within a 15 minute drive from our venue.
1. MICROLIGHTING |
8. HORSE RIDING |
15. DRUMMING and GUMBOOT DANCING 16. QUAD - BIKING 17. CANOPY TOURS 18. LEGO 19. FIRE WALKING 20. AMA ZWING ZWING ZIP LINE TOUR |















1. MICROLIGHTING
Microlight flying for small groups / functions is absolutely safe and fun in the “Thunderbird" (2-seater) planes, two at a time. Your pilots - Trevor and Gareth Davis, each have in excess of 2000 hours of flying and pilot training time. Flying time is 30 minutes and you are free to instruct your pilot to conduct some safe aerobatics, or opt for the gentle scenic journey. To add some fun, each passenger gets a "flour bomb", which they drop at a target, the closest hit wins a prize. While the two passengers are flying, the rest of the group enjoys drinks / coffee alongside the runway, enjoying the action. Mornings are the best time, but flying can take place any time of the day, weather permitting. Price: R520 per person per flight (normal flight).
2. LAZER SPORTS
Our highly successful Lazer Sport companies bring in all the 100% safe and eco-friendly equipment for fun filled periods of Lazer Clay-Pigeon shooting competitions, Pulse Ranger - the ultimate combat challenge (along the lines of Paint-Ball, without the mess or bruises) or Scooter-X. These sessions are equally enjoyed by male and female alike and create a fantastic set up for team competitiveness and fun. These are priced around R400 per person per activity. For a combination of Laser, Pulse & Scooter-X
the price is R565 per person for all three activities.
3. YOGA – The Poetry of stillness in motion.
Our qualified Hatha Yoga teacher will introduce you and your group to this life-changing practice. The 1 to 1 ½ hour session will help you to unwind and de-stress through breathing, stretching, reflection and relaxation techniques. Any one of any age, sex, race and culture can do it and will benefit from yoga. Furthermore, there is no religious content to this process and it is an absolutely passive program. Price: R125 per person per sesssion.
4. MASSAGE & HEALTH TREATMENTS – The "Sanctuary" at Whispering Pines.
Our on site Wellness Studio has two treatment rooms and our highly experienced and internationally trained therapists will administer the treatments of your choice. Choose from our menu of treatments, ranging from facials, massages and body treatments to manicures, pedicures and waxing. Costs: vary according to treatment. Check with Whispering Pines or our web site – www.whisperingpines.co.za.
5. FLY FISHING
Conducted at Magalies Barbus Haven, along the banks of the Magalies River and fishing for indigenous Yellowfish which thrive naturally in the waterways of this area. Conducted by conservationist Wayne Sinclaire, you will certainly learn a new skill and become more aware of the environment, ecological system that co-exists in these fishing areas. Incorporated is some fun activity (blind folded accuracy casting) and the sheer relaxation experienced, provides one with a new lease on life. Approximately 2 hours per session (groups of up to 30 max). Price: R285 per person (min 4 guests).
6. DISCOVERING THE UNIVERSE
Our professional Astronomer will give you amazing insight to the stars, planets and our amazing universe. The 45 minute presentation is inspirational and is followed by an outdoor session of planet and star gazing through powerful 100 magnification telescopes. Generally, this activity is conducted around an evening braai at the pool. Extremely interesting and well priced at R3995 for the session in total.
7. TREASURE HUNT
This event has the delegates split into two teams and with a little exertion, they get to see the Estate and the surrounding area (some by foot and some on mountain bikes), have fun and crack the mystery code. The lesson learned – understand the task at hand and make best use of your resources to achieve your target. Price: R110 per person. Minimum number of 10 persons.
8. HORSE RIDING
At venues within 10 to 30 minutes of Whispering Pines, we can arrange 1 to 2 hour out-rides, with experienced rider. Absolute fun for those who enjoy horse riding in the country. Price: R275 per hour.
9. HOT AIR BALLOONING
Probably a once in a lifetime experience, exhilarating early morning flight, (plus minus 1 hour) soaring in silence with the birds as your professional pilot navigates the wind currents along the surrounding hills and valleys. After the breathtaking excitement, you receive your certificate and recap the exhilaration over a lovely champagne breakfast. This takes place on site at Whispering Pines. Price: From R2269
per person, including breakfast - Minimum 8 (Leisure) and R2109 per person including breakfast
(Corporate).
10. GAME DRIVES
Approximately 20 minutes from Whispering Pines, in the valley between the Magaliesburg mountain range, you will be able to view game from open vehicles. The birding is fantastic, as well as the game viewing and one can watch the sun set whilst having sundowners. Drinks are not included in the rate and you must provide your own transport to the game drive venue – directions will be provided by management. Price: R250 per person. Minimum of 4 persons..
11. MAMPOER TASTING
And you thought you knew all there was about this fine product, unique to South Africa. Well, we will introduce you to Mr Boet Schoeman, the SA Master Mampoer Distiller who will give you and your team a fantastic evening of Mampoer Tasting - whilst staying sober. Normally best in the evening and takes about 1 - 2 hours. Great fun, with a small Mampoer gift thrown in at R3475 fonthe session for up to 15
persons or R3570 for the session for 16 persons and more. Certainly beats wine or brandy tasting.
12. CHEESE & WINE TASTING
Enjoy an interesting presentation on the ancient Dutch methods of Cheese making, from collection of milk to the final product. The talk includes cheese tasting and an explanation of how one makes different types of cheeses. Cheese and wine compliment each other very well, so we include a tasting of three fine wines from the Van Loveren estate. The talk is conducted on site at Whispering Pines by our local cheese farm residents and takes about 50 minutes - Minimum charge of 10 pax.
Price: R135 per person (10 - 20 persons) or R110 per person (21 persons and over).
13. CAVING & ABSEILING
Caving: This is a 4 hour adrenaline activity and no previous experience is necessary. It takes place in caves nearby to the famous Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind. It includes all equipment and caters for a minimum of 8 pax Price: R435 per person.
Abseiling: This is a 4 hour course in the techniques of how to abseil and takes place in the Magaliesburg mountains in the surrounding area. It includes all equipment and caters for a minimum of 8 pax. Price: R435 per person.
The above two activities can be combined into one activity.
14. THE AMAZING RACE
This activity can be done either in the morning or the afternoon en route from JHB or Pretoria finishing at Whispering Pines. This is only for groups of minimum 24 pax. It is professionally organized and teams are split up prior to the activity taking place ensuring that it caters for all types in the team. This is a unique and memorable experience Price: R685 per person.
15. DRUMMING and GUMBOOT DANCING
Interactive Drumming: For your next function, rather than passively watching an entertainer, why don’t you actively participate in a group drum circle? Our facilitators teach you how to master this ancient art of drumming, how to listen to each other, and within 15 minutes you and your team will be making music. Interactive drumming releases stress, promotes group bonding, team building and breaks down barriers related to race, culture, gender and age. Experience the beat of Africa. For groups from 2 to 30 pax. Price: R5580 per session.
Interactive Gumboot Dancing: Interactive gumboot dancing is a great way to get everybody up on their feet, dancing like they never knew how and left feeling revitalized, energized and stress free.
Our great team of facilitators, with many years of experience, will display and get you to communicate and sing like our forefathers used to do on the mines. For groups from 2 to 30 pax. Price: R3970 per session.
16. QUAD - BIKING
Our service provider offers a variety of quad bikes, from fully automatic to ordinary manual units and can take you for a half day outing in the beautiful valleys and hills in the Magaliesburg area. All out rides are supervised by an experienced assistant, who is always on hand to assist with showing the clients how to operate the specific quad-bike. The guided trail through the surrounding area is a fantastic experience and includes stops for refreshments along the way. All helmets and gear are supplied, you just relax and enjoy the ride.
Price: R400 per person for a t hour outride trail.
17. CANOPY TOURS
An unbelievable experience through the Ysterhout Kloof which is part of the 2,400 million year old Magaliesburg mountain range. The duration of the Canopy Tour is 2.5 hours and consists of ten slides descending onto eleven platforms, situated 30 m above the stream below. It is a 45 minute drive from Whispering Pines. Price: R495 per person.
18. LEGO®
This is a fun filled activity which incorporates participation from all delegates and the activity includes laughter, memory retention, positive feedback, energy, co-operation, successful achievement, inclusion of all delegates in a new team getting together, to know one another. It is a stress free motivational activity.
Price: R5700 per session (Minimum charge for 20 persons or less per group).
19. FIRE WALKING
Fire Walking adds impact to team building, events, conferences, functions, training and other
Interventions. Fire Walking is porlable and can be run virtually anylvhere without risk to participants or
the venue. We start with a motivational briefing - the timing and content of which is tailored to the theme
of your team build or event - followed by the Fire Walking ceremony.
Standard timing: 45 * 90 minutes - adapted to fit your schedule. Fire Walking has a great personal and
team value.
Price: R9858 (for I to 15 persons) orR1098 (for 16-30 persons).
20. AMA ZWING ZWING ZIP LINE TOUR
Imagine sliding on stainless steel cables while viewing the game below. This unique adventure inthe sky
consists of 7 slides connected to 10 platforms ranging in height from 2 meters up to 14 meters,
overlooking the breathtaking valley below. The longest slide in the tour will have you in the air for 240
meters. With the wind in your hair, game down below and a view of the breathtaking Magaliesberg
Mountains and Crocodile river in the distance, one cannot help but utter the occasional scream of
excitement! This activity is ideal for fun seekers, corporate activities and teambuilding.
Price: R435 per person