Nature & Outdoors Attractions
Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park
The Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park is situated in the Dinokeng Game Reserve, 85km north of Pretoria. It is home to one of the largest private primate collections in South Africa, as well as a host of exotic bird species and predators,… Read more
Northcliff Hill
Experience a breathtaking view of Johannesburg on the second highest point in the city, Northcliff Hill. The Central Business District can be seen on one side and the northern suburbs on the other. In daylight, the sky is expansive and the suburbs… Read more
Oppenheimer Park
Oppenheimer Park offers visitors to Soweto’s neighbourhood of Jabavu a unique mix of culture, nature, history and art.… Read more
Parktown/Westcliff Heritage Walks
In March 1893 a new township outside the city limits of Johannesburg was decreed. It was named Park Town and was a run as a private estate until 1904. Owners of property in this elite suburb were restricted to one dwelling per large property.… Read more
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Embark on a floral journey of discovery at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden, a treasure chest of South African flowering plant species and… Read more
Pretoria Zoo
South Africa’s National Zoological Gardens, an 85ha facility in Tshwane that houses about 7 000 animals, reptiles, fish and birds, is the largest zoo in the country – and the only one with national status. More than 600 000 visitors pass through the… Read more
Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Great game viewing and excellent angling are the main drawcards at the 3 800ha Rietvlei Nature Reserve that lies 18km from Tshwane and 38km from OR Tambo International… Read more
Saamrus Guest Farm
Saamrus is pet-friendly, self-catering accommodation. Just an hour out of Johannesburg, it’s situated on 500 unspoilt hectares at the foot of the Magaliesberg mountains.… Read more
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
An hour’s drive from Johannesburg, near the town of Heidelberg, the 11 595ha Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve is one of the best places in Gauteng for cycling, hiking or picnicking among magnificent fauna and flora. The reserve takes its name from the… Read more
The Blades
The Blades is an exclusive hotel situated on a 10-hectare expanse of untamed bushveld. Built on the banks of the Roodeplaat dam, the venue offers a unique combination of indigenous vegetation, landscaping and waterfront… Read more
The Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind, one of eight World Heritage Sites in South Africa, and the only one in Gauteng, is renowned as the place where humankind originated. It is here that the first hominid, Australopithecus, was found in 1924 at Taung in the North… Read more
The great Gauteng outdoors
While high-rise buildings and First World shopping malls are a definitive part of the landscape of this province, nature is never far away. The region is renowned for a wide range of natural treasures just waiting for your… Read more
The Magaliesberg
An hour from the bustle of Johannesburg and Tshwane lies the magnificent Magaliesberg – one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth. An estimated 100 times older than Mount Everest, the mountains extend over 120km from Bronkhorstspruit Dam east of… Read more
The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is set in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, west of Johannesburg. This private game park opened in 1985 with just two white rhinos, but today boasts more than 600 animals. The more than 30… Read more
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 and the Moroka Dam, named after apartheid struggle icon Dr James Moroka.… Read more
Turffontein Racecourse
The Turffontein Racecourse was built in the southern suburbs of Johannesburg in 1887 and is one of South Africa’s premier horseracing venues. Racing has a strong following in South Africa and this challenging track is steeped in history, having seen… Read more
Vaal Meander
Just an hour’s drive south of Johannesburg is an adventure playground for Gautengers looking for an action-packed day trip, a romantic weekend away or just a day in the country.
In the Sedibeng District, the Vaal Dam and its source, the Vaal River,… Read more
Vaal River
It may have its source deep in the Drakensburg Mountains, but South Africa’s Vaal River (not to be confused with the Vaal Dam) flows through Gauteng, the Free State, the Northern Cape and… Read more
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
The Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden, located in Roodepoort about 30km west of the city centre, is one of eight botanical gardens in South Africa. The land was originally donated to the people of Roodepoort in 1982 and five years later the Roodepoort… Read more
Wonder Cave, Cradle of Humankind, Kromdraai
The single-chamber Wonder Cave, deep under the Witwatersrand, is situated in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, one of the world’s richest hominid fossil sites. The cave, which has been open to the public since 1991, is home to fossils of… Read more
