GAUTENG
Gauteng's rich cultural heritage and fascinating political past offers visitors a host of unforgettable activities and cultural
experiences. Cosmopolitan in every sense, Gauteng is home to Johannesburg (the economic hub), Pretoria (administrative
capital) and the charismatic township of Soweto (the cultural hub).
Johannesburg, ‘the City of gold’, is the vibrant commercial heart of South Africa. Here you will discover Africa’s cutting-edge
technology and design, the talented entertainment and social scene, and top-notch sports facilities.
Experience a choice of restaurants, shebeens, jazz clubs, modern museums, contemporary art galleries, nature reserves,
botanical gardens - to name only a few. Exciting attractions on the outskirts of the province include the old mining town of
Cullinan (where the world’s largest diamond was found), the Magaliesberg mountain range, the Dinokeng Tourism Route
that showcases the Cradle of Humankind, and the Vaal River for water-based sports and recreational activities.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest populated City in South Africa and the Provincial Capital of
Gauteng. Economic strength, energy, ideal climate and a commercial cutting edge makes
this ‘City of Gold’ a fascinating destination.
Come and experience a choice of world-class hotels, an international convention centre,
restaurants, culture and nightlife. A variety of cultural excursions tell the story of South
Africa’s Apartheid history starting with the Apartheid Museum, Constitutional Hill,
Newtown and Hillbrow, and ending in the Southern Africa’s largest township, Soweto. A
guided tour through Soweto includes a visit to Villakazi Street where President Nelson
Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, both Nobel Peace Prize winners, once lived.
Explore Gold Reef City, a theme park designed around an authentic old gold mine
reminiscent of Johannesburg in the 19th century when gold was first discovered.
Nelson Mandela Square is adjacent to the upmarket Sandton City Shopping Mall where you
will find a choice of restaurants that serve a variety of cuisine and over 400 shops that retail
designer clothing, jewellery, fine art, African Curios and Banking services.
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