Near to Gauteng Attractions
Overview
Although the following attractions don’t technically fall with the provincial boundaries of Gauteng, visitors to the province are encouraged to explore them anyway.
From the Palace of the Lost City and the Valley of the Waves at Sun City to nearby Pilanesberg National Park, these attractions might not fall within Gauteng, but still offer the tourist to the province a superb reason to stay another day.
Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre
The Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, formally known as the De Wildt Cheetah Centre, is a breeding sanctuary for cheetahs and other endangered animals.… Read more
Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park
If you’ve ever wondered what a crocodile feels like, or, for that matter, a tarantula, then wonder no longer.… Read more
Elephant Sanctuary
Your meetings and business are over, and you’d like to relax, get out into the countryside and do something different and worthwhile. Whether you’ve a few hours to fill, or are looking for an easy and accessible overnight stay, then there’s a perfect… Read more
Hartbeespoort
The locals call it “Harties” because it’s familiar, fun and easily accessible from Johannesburg or… Read more
Lesedi Cultural Village
Yes, South Africa is famous for the Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Cape Town, the Winelands and the Cradle of Humankind, the World Heritage Site near… Read more
Madikwe Game Reserve
One of South Africa’s fastest-growing safari destinations is the Madikwe Game Reserve, in North West province, just five hours’ drive from Johannesburg, and close to the Botswana… Read more
Pilanesberg National Park
Got a day to spare and want to experience the real African bush and its wildlife? Then take yourself off to the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park in North West province, only a couple of hours’ easy drive from Johannesburg. At 55 000 ha, this is… Read more
The Elephant Sanctuary Guest Lodge
The Elephant Sanctuary, nestled in natural indigenous bush in the Magaliesberg mountains, just 45 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, offers a truly unforgettable, hands-on educational experience in the company of six magnificent African… Read more