Touring Tips

Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, is additionally its commercial, economic and also industrial center and a portal to southern Africa. It was right here where the cradle of mankind is found, where gold was discovered, discrimination fell, the new constitution was composed and Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President. A hefty record for any kind of location, but in Gauteng anything is possible.

A sense of enjoyment dominates in this highly progressed, culturally varied, vibrantly creative location which beckons the site visitor with a multitude of chances to uncover as well as experience its precious life spirit.

ENVIRONMENT:

Positioned at an average elevation of 1500 m over sea level, Gauteng falls in a summertime rainfall location with mid-day thunderstorms an occurrence. Daily temperature levels vary from an average summer maximum of 26 levels Celsius to a typical winter optimum of 16 degrees Celsius.

BUYING:

Excellent buying centers ranging from unique, high-end or fashionable items at modern shopping centers to art as well as craft bargains at 'flea markets' as well as roadside stalls. See Sandton City, Rosebank (Shopping center, The Area, galleries, Rooftop Market on Sundays), Menlyn Park Shopping center, Asian Plaza, Market Square Precint (on weekend), Jewel City (for diamonds directly from the cutters) and also Michael Mount Organic Market. Unique purchases include developer wear and also fashion items; jewellery (specifically gold and also rubies); decoration items as well as typical African masks, craft products e.g. grain work as well as sculpture.

TOP TEN DESTINATIONS DESCRIPTION:

Sterkfontein Caves:

Globe Heritage Site, referred to as the Cradle of Mankind, where our human ancestors walked over 4 million years back. It is the richest website in the world for fossils of 'Australopithecus' (a family tree of hominid).

Soweto:

South Africa's most famous area as well as the centre of the Liberty Battle throughout the Apartheid years. Check out Nelson Mandela's old residence, Flexibility Square, the Hector Peterson Memorial and other Battle websites.
Johannesburg:

' The City of Gold' is a dynamic, diverse city with a pulsating heart beat. The financial powerhouse of the USA, 'Joburg' or 'Jozi' supplies not only business possibilities, but record, culture, purchasing and also entertainment. Browse through Sandton, Rosebank, MonteCasino, MuseumAfrica, Newtown Cultural District, Johannesburg Art Gallery as well as Melville Koppies.

Magaliesburg:

Little village at heart of beautiful region of mountains, valleys, rivers as well as aboriginal timberland; take pleasure in fly-fishing and also see the nation guest houses, lodges, art & craft workshops, different paths (treking, horse, mtb), Magalies Express Train and also historical battle websites.

Gold Reef City & Racism Gallery:

Excellent enjoyable is to be had at this family-friendly theme park with plenty of breath-taking flights, built on a genuine Victorian Golden goose website. Adjacent to Gold Reef City is the Discrimination Museum with its haunting exhibitions depicting South Africa's unstable history.

Lesedi Cultural Village:

An impressive experience of tribal dance and typical African towns showcasing the cultures and also crafts of the Zulu, Ndebele, Sotho, Pedi as well as Xhosa people.

Pretoria:

Seat of South Africa's management and foreign missions, Pretoria is a majestic city that bursts right into an abundance of purple Jacaranda blossoms in October. Do not miss out on the Union Buildings; the National Zoological Gardens, Aquarium as well as Reptile Park; the National Botanical Gardens; Church Square; Melrose Home; Pretoria Art Gallery and the Voortrekker Monolith.

Hartebeespoort:

Against the background of the Magaliesberg Ridge, the town and dam of Hartebeespoort provide the visitor water-based recreation choices, an aquarium, snake park, roadside stalls, game drives and also a cableway. This region is the last refuge of the Cape marauder.

Cullinan:

The world's largest ruby was discovered in Cullinan in 1905 worth 3106 carat weights; visitors can go on a Cullinan Diamond Mine tour as well as acquisition rubies at the Cullinan Diamond Market; the town additionally has several turn-of-the-century homes.

Tswaing Crater Site:

where a substantial meteorite struck planet more than 220 000 years ago, leaving a crater of about 1,13 km large as well as 200m deep. This area boasts 320 bird species as well as 420 species of plants.