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Explore the best of Gauteng, from top attractions and thrilling safaris to vibrant nightlife and shopping experiences. Discover things to do, must-visit places, and upcoming events that showcase the rich culture and adventure in the province.
South Africa will commemorate World Tourism Day on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with the national celebration taking place at Legend Golf and Safari Resort in the Waterberg District of Limpopo. While the official programme takes place outside Gauteng, residents can mark the day closer to home by exploring the province’s heritage sites, museums, parks, wildlife attractions and cultural destinations.
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Gauteng Xplorer Tours has launched a new day trip from Johannesburg that combines the Harties Aerial Cableway with a guided wildlife drive at Lion & Safari Park. Announced on 18 September 2026 ahead of Heritage Day on 24 September, the tour operates on Thursdays and Saturdays and offers collection from seven points across Johannesburg. The excursion brings two attractions into one itinerary, allowing residents and visitors to explore the Hartbeespoort area without arranging separate transport between destinations.
Gauteng families can choose from dinosaur exhibitions, animal encounters, creative workshops and supervised holiday programmes between 23 September and 11 October 2026. Activities are scheduled across Springs, Johannesburg, Centurion, Sandton and Kempton Park, with advertised prices ranging from R100 per day for a school holiday programme to R300 for a dinosaur festival ticket purchased at the entrance. Parents should check dates, age limits, operating hours and what each fee includes before booking, particularly where additional activities carry separate charges.
Gauteng Tourism says three major events held across the province over the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026 attracted an estimated 195,000 attendees, highlighting the role of music, sport and exhibitions in attracting visitors. In a statement issued on Monday, 21 September, the agency identified Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium, Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026 and Mamelodi Sundowns’ match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli as the weekend’s major attractions. It is estimated that the Scorpion Kings concert alone generated R199 million in event revenue and additional local spending, while supporting more than 2,300 jobs.
Gauteng is putting Amapiano at the centre of its Tourism Month celebrations as Scorpion Kings Live prepares to take place at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Through Konka GP: Home of Amapiano, Gauteng Tourism Authority is connecting the concert to township culture, music heritage and visitor experiences across the province. The initiative aims to encourage music fans to explore the places associated with Amapiano’s development, turning a stadium event into an opportunity to discover more of Gauteng.
Heritage Month in September offers Gauteng residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the province’s cultural diversity through food, with restaurants serving traditional South African dishes alongside flavours from elsewhere in Africa and around the world. From Soweto and Pretoria to Ekurhuleni, the Vaal and Muldersdrift, diners can find restaurants reflecting different culinary traditions across Gauteng’s five regions.
Gauteng visitors can explore major heritage sites, wildlife experiences, museums, family attractions and outdoor destinations across the province’s five main…
Sho’t Left Travel Week 2026 is underway across South Africa from 7 to 13 September, giving travellers a limited period to search for and book domestic tourism deals for trips they can take later. The initiative forms part of the Great South African Travel Sale and coincides with Tourism Month, with accommodation, experiences and other local tourism offers available through Sho’t Left.