The Magaliesberg Mountain Range gives definition to an area of great biodiverisity.  This mountain range stretches 125 km over two provinces, from Tshwane in the east (Gauteng Province) to Rustenburg in the west (NW Province).  The region marks the meeting of two  great African biomes - savannah and grassland, yet it also has remnants of third, the Afro-montaie forest.

The landscape accommodates species from each of these biomes and the result is an exceptionally diverse fauna and flora that has drawn naturalists and explorers to the region for the past two centuries.  Vincent Carruthers, author of "The Magaliesberg" lists 124 indigenous trees occuring in the Magaliesberg, and the Kgaswane Reserve has recorded 242 bird species.

If you choose to live in this remarkable region, the moutains will watch over you - to the North, the Magaliesberg, and to the South, the Witwatersberg.  The north and south aspect of the rande differ greatly, as does the natural environment.

The climate of the region is typically warm with a dry winter. Frost is prevalent in winter, though north of the range, little frost occurs. Annual rainfall is generally higher in the south and the east, averaging 800mm a year.  Prevailing winds vary from south-east to north-east in the morning, and north west in the afternoons.

Farming activities tend to located in the broad floodplains. The region is one of South Africa's most important citrus areas.  Other crops include cattle, maize, sunflower seeds and ground nuts.  There has been a decline in farming activities, and many orchards and agricultural fields are abandoned.  Piggeries and chikcen farms are also located in the region.

Mining activity is concentrated along a geological belt, known as the Bushveld Complex, which crosses the district in an east-west direction. Large platinum and chrome reserves are concentrated along this belt.

Surrounding the mountains there are a number of golf estates, such as Pecanwood Estate, Magalies Golf Estate, Sandy Lane Golf Village and Wigwam.

The highest rural densities are found to the south of Rustenburg, around Hartebeespoort Dam, and to the South of Brits.

The Magaliesberg is exceptionally attractive for adventure tourist.  It is close to major urban centres, has a pleasant malaria-free climate and beautiful scenery.  Cliffs invite abseiling, changing topography creates great hiking and biking trails.