Attractions
Gilroy Brewery
Gilroy Brewery in Muldersdrift has fast become a well-known gem in Gauteng. Originally located in Roodepoort on the West Rand, it moved to the Ngwenya Glass Village in 2008, and is the perfect place to while away a sunny Sunday afternoon, enjoying a… Read more
Goblin’s Cove
Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city, nestled in the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountain range about an hour’s drive from Pretoria, lies a make-believe restaurant, fairy shop and fantasy guest lodge from a land far away.… Read more
Gold Reef City
Themed around the Johannesburg gold rush in the late 1800s, Gold Reef City is an entertainment complex that comprises a theme park and casino. History, entertainment and imagination all come together at the complex, which is situated on an old gold… Read more
Goodman Gallery
The Goodman Gallery, set in the Johannesburg suburb of Parkwood and with project space at the trendy Arts on Main complex in the inner city, showcases contemporary, provocative artworks that promote dialogue in… Read more
Greenside’s Gleneagles strip
Vibrant restaurants are full on most nights and popular places for drinks are often overflowing in Greenside. There are also lots of great shops in between for daytime browsing after… Read more
Greenstone Shopping Centre
Greenstone Shopping Centre is a light, airy and modern development in Edenvale that offers a stylish and convenient experience close to the airport and to Johannesburg’s business centre. It opened in 2007 and has become a favourite with locals and… Read more
Groenkloof Nature Reserve
The Fountains Valley of Pretoria, home to the Groenkloof Nature Reserve, has long captured the imagination of those who visit the area. After fleeing from King Shaka in the early 1820s, Zulu general Mzilikazi decided to make the area his home,… Read more
Hartbeespoort
The locals call it “Harties” because it’s familiar, fun and easily accessible from Johannesburg or… Read more
Haswell Guest House
Haswell Guest House, built in 1913 and the original farmhouse of now-suburban Oaklands, has been beautifully restored and redecorated to provide attractive… Read more
Hatfield Flea Market
On Sundays, many Gautengers spend their time trawling the Hatfield Flea Market, a bustling bazaar in the middle of South Africa’s capital city, Pretoria. Collectors, bargain hunters, foodies and style mavens flock to the plaza each week to see what… Read more
Hatfield Plaza Shopping Centre
The Hatfield Plaza Shopping Centre is located conveniently in the heart of bohemian Hatfield on 1122 Burnett Street in Pretoria. It houses 70 stores on two… Read more
Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum
The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West, Soweto, commemorate the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid. The two commemorative sites are just a few blocks from where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson… Read more
Heidelberg – best of country living
Steeped in history and nestled in the Suikerbosrand hills, with the Blesbokspruit river flowing through it, Heidelberg borders on the 13 000ha Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve and offers a picturesque country… Read more
Hillfox Market
The Hillfox Market is a premier shopping and entertainment destination for Gauteng visitors and residents. Attracting thousands of patrons every weekend, this flea market in Weltevreden Park’s Hillfox Value Centre is a permanent built setting that… Read more
Hyde Park Shopping Centre
Hyde Park Shopping Centre opened its doors in 1969 and was the first fully enclosed mall built in South Africa. It has pride of place on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and William Nicol Drive in the heart of Johannesburg’s affluent northern suburbs.… Read more
Ingwenya Country Escape
Located in the scenic area of Muldersdrift in Gauteng, Ingwenya Country Escape is the epitome of African luxury. The lodge boasts a lavish African Spa, several conference venues, three restaurants and a chapel for romantic… Read more
Irene Country Lodge
This charming haven is tucked away in the historic village of Irene, between Johannesburg and… Read more
Irene Dairy Farm, village market and Jan Smuts House
A trip to Irene – between Pretoria and Johannesburg – finds you among plane- and oak-lined avenues in a rustic setting that is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of city living. Originally called Doornkloof, the Irene Dairy Farm was… Read more
James Hall Museum of Transport
The James Hall Museum of Transport was founded in 1964 and houses an historical collection of various modes of land transport used in South Africa, dating back 400… Read more
Joburg Theatre Complex
South African theatre played a very crucial role in the struggle against apartheid. A number of apartheid-themed plays were written and staged at various venues across the country, helping to sensitise citizens from both sides of the racial divide to… Read more
Johannesburg Art Gallery
Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Gerard Sekoto, Walter Battiss, Rodin, Henry Moore, William Kentridge and Sydney Kumalo are just a few of the acclaimed local and international artists whose work is exhibited at the Johannesburg Art… Read more
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam
Just 6km from Johannesburg’s city centre, Emmarentia Dam and the surrounding botanical gardens provide a great open space and recreational area for Joburgers and visitors alike. A popular weekend picnicking site, the park is touted as one of the best… Read more
Johannesburg Planetarium
The Johannesburg Planetarium’s website cites its history as beginning in 1956 when a festival committee was tasked with finding ways to celebrate Johannesburg’s 70th birthday. The idea to build the first full-sized planetarium in Africa was adopted… Read more
Johannesburg Skydiving Club
Are you a daredevil? Are you at your happiest when adrenalin is rushing through your veins and the wind’s in your hair? If so – and if you are not afraid of heights – then a day at the Johannesburg Skydiving Club in Carletonville, west Gauteng, may… Read more
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
South Africa’s banking and financial infrastructure is world class. At the pinnacle of this sophisticated system is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the country’s equity, currency and commodity derivative trading… Read more