gauteng travel guide

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Although Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa's nine provinces, it is known as the place of gold as it is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of the country. from the streets of Soweto, to Johannesburg's vibrant city life, to the diplomacy of Pretoria, Gauteng is a cosmopolitan mix of people from all walks of life.

Gauteng is where the creative spirit of a nation converges in a dense, cultural heartland. Gauteng's primary attraction is big business, but there is much more to this province. There is a wealth of culture to be mined in the museums, galleries, art routes and historical battlefields. Gauteng is also an entertainment playground, offering a plethora of world-class restaurants, shebeens, shopping malls and music venues.

For those with an adventurous spirit, rent a car and visit by yourself. Or use an experienced tour guide that offers insight into the different attractions visited.

regions in gauteng

  • Ekurhuleni Metropolitan

  • Historical sites, majestic wetlands and nature reserves form part of Ekurhuleni?s tourist offering. Ekurhuleni is known for attractions like the Madiba Freedom Museum, the RAMSAR ? accredited Blesbokspruit Wetlands, Carnival City Casino and the East Rand Mall....



  • Johannesburg Metropolitan

  • Founded in 1886, Johannesburg sprang up from a tent and tin shanty ? town. It developed into South Africa?s vibrant, bustling and scenic metropolis with sophisticated road, rail and air infrastructure. They don?t call ?Joburg? or ?Jozi? the Big Apple of Africa for nothing. Jo...



  • Metsweding District

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  • Sedibeng District

  • While Gold Mining and farming dominate the landscape of this region, there are many private game ranches, resorts and reserves that welcome visitors. Aside from its rich political history Sedibeng is also known for the Vaal River, where boat cruises, trout fishing and watersp...



  • Tshwane Metropolitan

  • Although it is quite close to Johannesburg, Pretoria has a totally different feel to South Africa?s commercial capital with avenues of purple-flowered jacaranda trees lining the street and a more laid back feel and stately pace about her. In the past, Pretoria was somewhat st...



  • West Rand District

  • Blessed with glorious natural wonders and inventive, skilled people, this area has become a focus for tourism in the province and the country. Form the World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind, the Witwatersrand and Magaliesberg Mountains, the arts and crafts routes of, t...



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Pretoria
Home to a large number of international embassies, Pretoria has a somewhat international flavour. This urban epicentre has come into its own, from a cosmopolitan playground of restaurants, shopping malls and bustling nightspots to off-the-wall attracti... more info on Pretoria

Johannesburg
They call it the City of Gold, Egoli, Jozi and Joburg... Johannesburg is a huge urban sprawl, and though rarely associated with the great outdoors, has its share of parks and nature reserves hugging the outskirts of the city.... more info on Johannesburg

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