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Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, it is also its industrial, financial and commercial center and a gateway to southern Africa. It was here that the cradle of humanity lies, where gold was discovered, apartheid fell, the new constitution was written and Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as president. A great story for any place, but in Gauteng anything is possible.
A sense of excitement prevails in this technologically advanced, culturally diverse and vibrantly artistic destination that beckons the visitor with a multitude of opportunities to discover and experience its precious spirit of life.
WEATHER:
Situated at an average altitude of 1500m above sea level, Gauteng falls in an area of summer showers with afternoon thunderstorms. Daily temperatures range from an average summer high of 26 degrees Celsius to an average winter high of 16 degrees Celsius.
PURCHASES:
Excellent shopping facilities ranging from exclusive, luxury or fashion items in modern shopping malls to arts and crafts offerings in ‘flea markets’ and roadside stalls. Visit Sandton City, Rosebank (shopping centre, The Zone, galleries, Rooftop Market on Sundays), Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Oriental Plaza, Market Square Precinct (weekends), Jewel City (for diamonds straight from the cutters) and Michael Mount Organic Market. Special purchases include designer clothing and fashion items; jewelry (especially gold and diamonds); decorative items and traditional African masks, handicraft items eg beadwork and sculpture.
DESCRIPTION OF THE TEN BEST ATTRACTIONS:
Sterkfontein Cellars:
World Heritage Site, known as the Cradle of Humanity, where our human ancestors walked more than 4 million years ago. It is the richest site in the world in fossils of ‘Australopithecus’ (a lineage of hominids).
Soweto:
The most famous township in South Africa and the center of the Freedom Struggle during the Apartheid years. Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela, Freedom Square, Hector Peterson Memorial and other Struggle sites.
Johannesburg:
‘The City of Gold’ is a vibrant and eclectic city with a beating heart. The economic powerhouse of the country, ‘Joburg’ or ‘Jozi’ offers not only business opportunities, but also history, culture, shopping and entertainment. Visit Sandton, Rosebank, MonteCasino, MuseumAfrica, Newtown Cultural Precinct, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Melville Koppies.
Magalisburg:
Small town in the heart of a beautiful region of mountains, valleys, rivers and indigenous forests; enjoy fly fishing and visit the guest houses, lodges, arts and crafts studios, various trails (hiking, horse riding, mountain biking), the Magalies Express train, and historical war sites.
Gold Reef City and Apartheid Museum:
There’s plenty of fun to be had at this family-friendly amusement park with countless impressive attractions, built on an authentic Victorian gold mine site. Adjacent to Gold Reef City is the Apartheid Museum with its haunting exhibits portraying South Africa’s turbulent history.
Lesedi Cultural Village:
An amazing experience of tribal dances and traditional African villages showcasing the cultures and crafts of the Zulu, Ndebele, Sotho, Pedi and Xhosa tribes.
Praetorship:
Headquarters of South Africa’s administration and foreign missions, Pretoria is a majestic city that bursts into a profusion of purple Jacaranda blossoms in October. Don’t miss the Union Buildings; the National Zoological Garden, the Aquarium and the Reptile Park; the National Botanical Garden; The church square; Melrose House; Pretoria Museum of Art and the Voortrekker Monument.
Hartebeespoort:
Set against the backdrop of the Magaliesberg Ridge, the town and dam of Hartebeespoort offer visitors water-based entertainment options, an aquarium, snake park, roadside stalls, safaris and a cable car. This region is the last sanctuary of the Cape vulture.
Cullinan:
The largest diamond in the world was discovered at Cullinan in 1905 with a value of 3,106 carats; visitors can take a tour of the Cullinan Diamond Mine and shop for diamonds at the Cullinan Diamond Market; the city also has many turn-of-the-century houses.
Tswaing Crater Site:
where a massive meteorite struck the earth more than 220,000 years ago, leaving a crater approximately 1.13 km wide and 200 m deep. This area has 320 species of birds and 420 species of flora.