Gauteng, South Africa

A mingling of old and new: - where battles raged, where gold seekers made and lost fortunes, where empires were built and where a tent town grew into a 'Golden City”. Gauteng still bustles with the energy of those early rough and ready days, and is now embraced by a “green belt” of nature reserves, holiday resorts, walking trails and game parks that provides a diverse array of entertainment and relaxation as can be found in any major region of the world.

Gauteng, the smallest but most industrialized province of South Africa, and means “The Place of Gold ”, is situated high on the central Highveld plateau of Southern Africa at an average altitude of 1500m above sea level.

Gauteng is filled with excitement, museums, cultural arts, performing arts, theme parks, shopping and entertainment centers, with craft markets, wildlife and nature reserves and casinos all combining to create a unique experience for the visitor.

The National and private Game Parks, Nature Reserves, Bird Sanctuaries and Botanical Gardens, will offer the visitor indigenous wildlife, fauna and flora in their natural settings. The numerous venues for water sports devotees have proved to be equally popular for fishermen and boating enthusiasts alike.

Unwind in one of the numerous quality resorts in the province, where you can soak up the peaceful atmosphere. Go on a golf, safari or trout fishing outing, enjoy a day walking in the country, or enjoy an extended camping trip with friends or family for those wanting to stay close to nature.

The variety of diverse entertainment is fascinating in Gauteng. Go shopping in exclusive boutiques or admire African arts and crafts at a colourful street-market Explore the countryside! Experience this unique province, and above all, relax and enjoy Gauteng!