History Attractions
Thokoza Park
Thokoza Park is a popular outdoor recreational area in Rockville, Soweto. Within the park’s lush grounds you’ll find Soweto’s first fountain... Read more
Featured History attraction
The Constitutional Court of South Africa
Constitution Hill in Johannesburg has been the seat of South Africa’s Constitutional Court since February 2004. It was the first major post-apartheid government structure to be built and was designed to embody the openness and transparency called for by the Constitution itself.
44 Stanley Avenue
In a previous life, the buildings of 44 Stanley Avenue were Automobile Association garages, where cars that had had a run-in with Johannesburg’s roads came to get fixed. When the AA moved out, a few hundred squatters moved in and the buildings were… Read more
Absa Money Museum
If you want to know more about the history of money in South Africa, then the Absa Money Museum in downtown Johannesburg is the perfect place for you to… Read more
Balalaika Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Sandton, the Balalaika Hotel has been a landmark for 60 years and is a favoured meeting place and watering hole for locals and tourists alike. The lovely building was originally a country estate and was here long before the… Read more
Blaauwbank Historic Gold Mine and Resort
Forget about the haulage trucks, excavators, heavy machinery and state-of-the-art equipment used in modern mining. A visit to the Blaauwbank Historic Gold Mine will take you back to time when commercial gold mining began taking root in South Africa… Read more
Church Square
Church Square in central Pretoria was the site of the city’s first church, built in 1855. During its early years, the square was used as a marketplace and sports… Read more
Correctional Services Museum
Those visitors who enjoyed the somewhat grisly hanging chamber representation at Gauteng’s Apartheid Museum may be interested in a day trip to Pretoria Central Prison, where the provincial Correctional Services Museum is… Read more
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
Located in the heart of Soweto, the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village is a museum-cum-outdoor exhibition of astounding sculptures and buildings created by African artist and traditional healer Credo Mutwa. The private collection of sculptures that he… Read more
Ditsong National Museum of Natural History
The Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, formerly the Transvaal Museum, is South Africa’s leading natural history museum and provides an unforgettable experience for the whole… Read more
Fort Klapperkop, Pretoria
In March 1896, a defence plan for Pretoria was accepted by the Executive Council of the Republic of South Africa (ZAR). The failed Jameson Raid had raised serious concerns about the safety of the capital, so a defence strategy would be implemented to… 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
Irene Country Lodge
This charming haven is tucked away in the historic village of Irene, between Johannesburg and… 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 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
Maboneng Precinct
Regeneration in Johannesburg has seen the transformation of areas that, for years, were declared no-go zones as a result of urban decay and crime. The Maboneng precinct east of the city is one of… Read more
Melrose House Museum
George Heys, a young man from Durban, made his fortune in the diamond rush in Kimberley by establishing a successful coach transportation business that operated between Kimberley and Pretoria. With his newfound wealth he commissioned British… Read more
Museum Africa
Museum Africa is Johannesburg’s social and cultural history museum. It is located in what was once the city’s fruit and vegetable market, with a block-long facade, towering pillars and huge interior… Read more
Nelson Mandela Square and the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square
Nelson Mandela Square opens off Sandton City shopping mall, a world-class centre to which tourists and locals flock for some of the best shopping in Africa. A major drawcard to the bustling, cosmopolitan square is the 6m high statue of Nelson Mandela… Read more
OR Tambo International Airport
OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park on Johannesburg’s East Rand is the largest and busiest airport in Africa. It has all the equipment of a state-of-the-art airport, enabling it to handle more than 17-million passengers per year. About 18… Read more
Regina Mundi Catholic Church
Regina Mundi Catholic Church, built in 1964, forms part of the rich history of Soweto. The largest Catholic church in Soweto – it can seat 2 000 people and has standing room for 5 000 – Regina Mundi first wrote its name in South Africa’s history… Read more
Roodepoort Museum
In 1884, Fred and Harry Struben discovered Johannesburg’s first payable gold seam at Confidence Reef in Roodepoort, a find that prompted other fortune seekers to rush to explore this part of the Reef. The Roodepoort Museum tracks this gold rush and… Read more
Rovos Rail
Experience luxury rail travel and hospitality on the internationally acclaimed Rovos Rail. With five-star offerings, wood-panelled coaches and fine cuisine, Rovos Rail invites passengers to take a trip on the most luxurious train in the… Read more
Sammy Marks Museum
The Sammy Marks Museum is a Victorian mansion called Zwartkoppies Hall, situated about 23km outside Pretoria. The estate originally belonged to 19th century agricultural, industrial and mining tycoon Sammy Marks, who lived there with his wife,… Read more
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre aims to create an awareness and interest in the world of maths, science and technology and further iterate the important role that modern science and technology plays in the world. Located in the old Electric Workshop in… Read more
Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria
Pretoria’s Sheraton Hotel on the corner of Church and Wessels streets is positioned on the jacaranda-lined avenues that give the capital its nickname, the Jacaranda City. The locale affords wonderful views of the city, including of the Union… Read more