Buffelspoort Valley Information Centre

Buffelspoort and regions, our "valley" is a beautiful, unique and fairly intact part of the Magaliesberg. It is rich in history and biodiversity and is an important part of the South African natural and cultural heritage.
Agriculture, notably citrus, tobacco and cattle, was once the dominant economic activity in the Magaliesberg region and, although it has declined in importance in recent decades, viable commercial farms are still a major land use.

Recreation and tourism has expanded rapidly since the 1990’s. Weekend retreats have become popular and there has been exponential growth in residential and recreational developments, particularly around the Hartebeespoort, Olifantsnek and Buffelspoort dams.

Growth in tourism information centres, tourism associations and operations indicate organic growth in private sector tourism and the Biosphere initiative will help to stimulate this further.

Mining activity along the rim of the Bushveld Igneous System immediately north of the Magaliesberg has brought about substantial increases in industrial and commercial activity and urban expansion in Rustenburg, Mooinooi, Marikana and Madibeng.