Gauteng - South Africa

Gauteng, the place of Gold as its called in South Africa. Gauteng is the economic powerhouse of the Southern African region and home to Africa’s greatest cities. From the vibrant metropolis of Soweto, through dynamic Johannesburg, City of Gold to the tree-lined diplomacy of Pretoria, Gauteng is a cosmopolitan, multicultural mix of people from all walks of life, from all four corners of the world.

Gauteng - Johannesburg Gauteng’s wealth is not in only gold, but in the people. This unique cultural and social legacy is a multicultural melting pot, evidenced in the many excellent museums, theatres, galleries, cultural precincts and craft markets. Gauteng has a rhythm, movement and style of its own…and it seems Gauteng will just never stop dancing.

Accommodation in Gauteng

Amakhulu Central Reservations
provides a comprehensive listing of accommodation establishments from luxury 5 star hotels to guest houses and lodges in Gauteng.
Merl also provides a very friendly and professional service for bookings and Gauteng is here South Africa speciality.
Accommodation in Gauteng
This website is by far the most comprehensive and easy to use for booking accommodation online. You deal directly with the establishment owners.

Gauteng day tours and excursions

There are numerous wonderful day tours and sightseeing trips to be done around Gauteng and environs.

Amakhulu Central Reservations
provides a comprehensive listing of accommodation establishments from luxury 5 star hotels to guest houses and lodges in Gauteng.
Merl also provides a very friendly and professional service for bookings in Gauteng South Africa
Bokkie Park (011) 899-4157.
An educational park housing all farm animals, giving the city child the opportunity to experience farm life. Excellent braai facilities are available. Southvale Road, Parkdene.
Crafters Market Place (011) 794-4810
Wander through South Africa's premier Crafters Marketplace. Leisurely explore the stalls of beautifully handcrafted items on display from over 100 talented crafters and artisans. Experience the love, dedication, pride and quality of their workmanship. The Crafters marketplace is open seven days a week for your shopping pleasure and convenience. The range of crafts available includes products made of wood, wrought iron, exotic papers, dyed materials, knitwear, wax, glass, fragrances, stone, pottery, dried plants, bronze and other materials. After you have experienced the Marketplace, relax on the balcony of Platters, the Exclusive coffee shop at the Crafters Marketplace.
Crocodile River Arts & Crafts Ramble (011) 331-2042
Maps are available from Tourism Johannesburg. This exciting event takes place the first weekend of every month. Artists studios open, offering pottery, watercolours, oil paintings, handwoven garments, iron sculpture. A wonderfully relaxing experience. Luncheons are available at the Riverbend Studio (pizza baked in an outdoor oven), La Piqnique -French Style picnic hampers or Continental Country Cooking from Millbank (Sunday lunch only).
Danielsrust Horse Trails (011) 957 0034
30 minutes from Johannesburg. Horse rides for novice and expert on well trained and groomed horses. Rides offered on both a farm and game reserve with an experienced guide. Many horse trail options available.
Overnight hut available. Fun for all ages.
De Wildt Cheetah Farm (012) 504 1921
An exciting outing. This breeding and research centre is open on Saturdays, tours take place at 08h30 and 14h15, and Tuesday to Thursday at 10H00.
Booking essential
Entabeni Game Reserve (011) 675-0609
Entabeni "Place of the Mountain" is located in the Waterberg 2 to 3 hours away from Johannesburg. A serene encounter with nature at its best awaits you with upmarket accommodation and attentive service. This is combined with fantastic game viewing and nature trails including the unique Eugene Marais Cycads in their original habitat. Stay in either a Tree Lodge, Lakeside Lodge or one of the Ravine Lodges each with its own exclusive character and breathtaking vista of indigenous bush, placid waters or majestic mountains.
Flower Market (011) 836 9967
Visit the flower market for an unusual morning. Sit in on flower auctions, buy cut flowers from wholesalers and marvel at the large selection of pot plants. A profusion of bright colours chrysanthemums, gladioli, proteas, larkspurs, lilies, roses delphiniums and gypsophila
Gold Reef City (011) 496 1600
Built around No 14 Shaft of Crown Mines, the City is designed to be an authentic reproduction of Johannesburg at the turn of the Century. This is apparent by the number of fully furnished miners houses, the museum exhibits, and the various gold mining artifacts that one can see everywhere, for example, the fireplace in the Schwartz jewellery store comes from the home of Barney Barnato, and the door of that store is from the home of Solly Joel.

Gold Reef City Tribal Dancers: The team which consists of some 16 professional dancers, men and women is probably the only full time troupe in the Country. They appear twice daily during the week, and three times daily at weekends. In addition to these appearances certain members perform the popular Gum Boot Dance and give a Marimba Show.

Underground visit: Take the Cage to the 5th level at a depth of some 220 meters below the surface, and you will have come down number 14 shaft, which in 1969 held the World Shaft Sinking record, when the sinking team drilled and blasted 77.5 meters through quartzite in 30 days.
Horse Racing - The Jockey Club of Southern Africa
(011 ) 683-9283.
Frequent races take place at the Turffontein, Gosforth Park and New Market Race Courses.

Gauteng Night Life

Gauteng entertainment includes theatres, concerts, films, pubs, discos and clubs. There is a wide range of restaurants.

See the eating out site for returants in Gauteng

The following Restaurants are some of my favourites in Gauteng

643 Bar & Grill
Arcadia
African, Fine Dining, Fusion, Grills
Carnivore Restaurant
Muldersdrift
Game, African, Country
Coco Bongo
Fourways
Grills, African, Continental
Ferns Restaurant
Sandton
Buffet, African, Cajun/Creole, Seafood
Lucit Candle Garden Theatre Restaurant
Rietondale
South African, African, Country
Ma Passion
Greenside
French Cuisine, African, Catering Facilities, Global/International
Quills at the Airport Sun
Isando
African, Global/International
Wine Gallery of Africa
Fourways
Global/International, African, Fusion

Highlights of Gauteng

Gauteng web resources

Tourist and Visitor Information for Gauteng

Information for Visitors and Tourists to the Gauteng Province, South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria & Environs. (For General Information on Visas, Exchange rates etc. Enquire about tourism, accommodation and tours in Gauteng

Gauteng Tourist Transport

Translux, Greyhound and lnterCape coaches depart from Pretoria and Johannesburg Station. The Pretoria station is the departure point of the Blue Train on its journey via Johannesburg to Cape Town and (in winter), to Nelspruit. Also departing from Pretoria Station, Rovos Rail operates between Pretoria, the Kruger National Park and Cape Town.