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Gauteng

The Gauteng province may be small, but as South Africa’s commercial heart it packs a mighty tourism punch that delivers top-notch visitor attractions.

Melrose Arch

Pedestrian-friendly Melrose Arch offers the opportunity to live, dine, play or work in a classy urban precinct. Sidewalk cafés make the most of Johannesburg’s year-round sunny climate.

Tanz Café

Tanz Café has a loyal following of music lovers who rate this Johannesburg live music venue as among the city’s best.

Greenside, Johannesburg

Like many Johannesburg suburbs, Greenside was once a farm, but today it is one of the best places in the city to find a variety of excellent restaurants.

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Melville, Johannesburg

Melville isn’t quite the trendy hub of bohemian life it once was, but this Johannesburg suburb is still a great place to spend some time.

Main Street Life, Johannesburg

Take a run-down old industrial building, throw in a visionary young property developer, add a clever architect, and Johannesburg's vibrant Main Street Life is the result.

Gauteng highlights

South Africa has a fascinating political history and journey to democracy that can be explored by visiting its many museums and memorials that pay tribute to its anti-apartheid heroes.

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Vilakazi Street in Soweto was once home to two Nobel Laureates - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and former President Nelson Mandela.

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Meetings Africa - the place to meet South Africa's business tourism community.

Johannesburg - the dynamic heart of South Africa.

The Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg, centre of Gauteng.

The Orlando Towers, Gauteng's premiere adventure activity centre.

Overlooking Johannesburg from Delta Park.

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Natural attractions in Gauteng

Cradle of Humankind

The Cradle of Humankind is an absolute must-see. The Maropeng Visitor’s centre will give you insight into the origins of mankind. Head down into the Sterkfontein caves for an enlightening experience...
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens

One of the great escapes from Johannesburg and Tshwane, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens are found in almost 300 hectares of landscaped and natural gardens – great for picnicking and...
Rhino and Lion Park

This is a privately-owned reserve situated in the Cradle of Humankind and his home to over 600 head of game, and is definitely worth a visit
Rietvlei Nature Reserve

Located to the South of Pretoria, this nature reserve and wetland is the province’s best kept secret. Here, you can see zebra, buffalo, rhino and hippo
Tswaing Crater

Just 40 kilometres north of Pretoria you’ll find the Tswaing Crater – the site of where an asteroid left a massive impact crater some 200 000 years ago
Melville Koppies

These rugged koppies close to the suburb of Melville have evidence of Stone Age village and iron-smelting works. The flora includes 80% of the species recorded on in Gauteng. Great for walks and...
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve

This Nature Reserve south of Johannesburg covers 13 337 hectares of ridges, plains and kloofs – look out for supporting antelope, baboon, cheetah and hyena
Roodeplaat Dam Nature Reserve

Located 22 kilometres from Pretoria, this area is rich in wildlife (zebra, kudu, waterbuck, blue wildebeest) and birdlife
Dinokeng

Known as the ‘Place of Rivers’ one can also go on game drives in the Dinokeng tourism region. Plans are that one-day this area will be host to the Big Five
Groenkloof Nature Reserve

one of the first-ever declared nature reserves in the old Transvaal, Groenkloof Nature Reserve is home to kudu, impala, blue wildebeest and ostrich. Guided hiking trails on offer