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Township Experience

Have fun and experience the local culture and what makes each township great in Gauteng.

Alexandra

Alexandra Bicycle Tours

Soweto

June 16 Memorial Acre

Dinokeng - Africa In One Day

Meaning “a place of rivers”, Dinokeng is a region in northern Gauteng rich in natural, cultural and historical heritage sites.

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Nature Reserve
Roodeplaat Dam

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Mangwa Valley Game Lodge & Spa

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Cullinan diamond-mining town
Adventure Zone

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.

Wild Side

The Cradle Nature Reserve

Adventure

Hot Air Ballooning SA

Explore the Inner City

When Australian digger George Harrison first struck gold on the Witwatersrand reef in 1886, he could little have imagined that he was in at the birth of what would become the financial, economic and industrial hub of Africa

Maboneng

Visit The Place of Light

Sandton

Bryanston Organic & Natural Market

Welcome to Gauteng

Welcome to the big city region, the place where the vibe doesn’t stop, business never sleeps and neither does the party.

It’s the financial hub of South Africa with the Sandton city skyscraper buildings lighting up the sky by night and welcoming people from every corner to join in the hustle.

It’s where no matter what lifestyle you choose to lead, there’s something for everyone. Where you can stand in the steps of giants who came before us and travel back into time at the homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, while being surrounded by the colourful, vibrant and soul awakening township area of Soweto.

It’s a cosmopolitan home of fun, warm and unique people who come together to make all visitors feel welcome.

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Regions & Neighbourhoods

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Ekurhuleni

Referred to as the East Rand of Gauteng and directly translated to place of peace in XiTsonga, one of our 11 official languages in South Africa. Home to one of our busiest International airports, O.R. Thambo International Airport.

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Johannesburg

Known as the megacity of South Africa, ‘Jozi’ or ‘Jo’burg’, the city of gold or ‘egoli’, one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world, houses some of the head offices of major South African companies and banks which attracts professionals from all over Africa.

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Sedibeng

Sedibeng, just 50km south of Johannesburg, comprises the municipalities of Lesedi, Midvaal and Emfuleni. This is Gauteng’s southernmost area and borders the provinces of Free State, North West and Mpumalanga.

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Tshwane

To the North of Johannesburg lies the City of Tshwane, commonly referred to as Pretoria, houses the Union Buildings which forms the official seat of the South African government. It is also home to the offices of the president of South Africa.

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West Rand

Like Johannesburg itself, the West Rand owes its existence to gold, but today visitors flock there for some of Gauteng’s most famous tourist destinations. The 47 000ha World Heritage Site of the Cradle of Humankind.

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the Best of Gauteng

See all the best attractions in Gauteng, understand the culture and feel the rhythm.

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Ekurhuleni

Hidden between Delta Park and the Johannesburg Botanical Garden, you will find the quiet leafy suburb...

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Upcoming Events

List of this month’s events in Gauteng.

Festival

The Old School Picnic 2026

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Wild Waters Complex, Boksburg, Ekurhuleni

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Gautrain

The Gautrain is mainly aimed at providing and optimising an integrated, innovative public transport system that enables and promotes long-term sustainable economic growth.

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Maboneng

A collection of old manufacturing buildings retrofitted with steel, glass and concrete. These original buildings fitted with welcoming street facing retail.

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