The "Kolgans" was purchased by Loutjie van Aswegen in 1988 in Knysna on the Cape south coast. It was used on the lagoon as a ferry showing visitors to Knysna the different sites and was called the "Spirit of Knysna". It took three days to transport the vessel by road to Magalies Park and the only means of launching it into the Hartbeespoort Dam was by driving the truck into the dam until only the exhaust chimney on the cab stuck out of the water. The vessel weighs 4 tons and is 15 metres long and 4 metres wide. It is powered by two 90 horsepower motors and can accommodate 50 persons.

Your conference or holiday would not be complete without a cruise on the renowned Hartbeespoort Dam!

What could be better than toasting the sun setting on the oldest mountain range in the world, while you sip on your favourite drink. The trip on the "Kolgans" takes in the interesting sites along the dam's edge and at the same time fulfils you with natures wonders.

Regular cruises take place daily. Private cruises can be arranged through our Guest Services Department, for more information please contact them at guestservices@magaliespark.co.za.