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NORTHERN GAUTENG
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Northern Gauteng, South Africa: Gauteng
has no official regions, but for simplicity’s sake is often divided into northern and
southern Gauteng, which roughly corresponds to dividing the province up around the two
major cities - Johannesburg to the south and Pretoria to the north. Northern Gauteng is a
charming combination of the Tshwane Metro and the Metsweding region - a mix of pretty
towns and rural communities, except for Pretoria - the administrative capital of the
country. It includes Bronkhorstspruit, Cullinan, Centurion, Hammanskraal, Mamelodi,
Pretoria and Midrand, and other suburbs and towns like Irene, Leeuwkloof Valley and
Rayton.
The main appeal for selecting northern Gauteng as a place to stay is the combination of
easy access to Johannesburg and the attraction of small town living. For many a traveller
this is preferable to the chronic buzz of Jozi, no matter how it draws those who seek the
thrill of big cities. From the quaintness of Cullinan, still seeped in the Victorian era,
the leafy attractiveness of Irene, where you can visit the local dairy farm, to the
farming community of Bronkhorstspruit, home to the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple, there is an
incredible diversity on offer.
Even the more commercial centres of Midrand and Centurion have something to proffer. This
part of the country presents an incredible range of activities and places to visit, and
good food and hospitality are high on the list of priorities. The city of Pretoria is a
laid-back alternative to Johannesburg with beautiful parks, sprawling suburbs and a number
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NORTHERN GAUTENG DESTINATIONS
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  Boekenhoutskloof: About half an
hour’s drive north east of Pretoria, nestled in the foothills of the Bobbejaans
Mountains, lies Boekenhouts- kloof, named, it seems, after the Boekenhout tree that is
prevalent in the area. It is hard to believe that it’s possible to achieve such a
complete escape so ... more » Boekenhoutskloof Info |
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 Bronkhorstspruit: The little town of
Bronkhorstspruit that forms the point of a triangle with Rayton and Bapsfontein is a
little farming community that deserves a visit for the sheer beauty of the area and
because it is home to the Nan Hua Buddhist Temple - the largest Buddhist temple and ...
more » Bronkhorstspruit
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 Centurion: Lying just outside of Midrand
on the N1, part way between Jo-burg and Pretoria, Centurion is probably best known for its
mall - one of the largest shopping centres in South Africa with over 200 stores and restaurants.
But the suburb has become a ‘lifestyle of choice’ for many who don’t want
to live in ... more » Centurion Info |
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 The charming little village of Cullinan that has managed to hold on to much
of its mine village character - its historic stone and corrugated iron mine workers’
houses, offices and churches a throwback to the mining times of the early 1900s - lies 30
kilometres east of Pretoria, and is a must on anyone’s itinerary ... more » Cullinan Info |
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 Almost halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria, Irene is not only
reminiscent of a country village, it is also the site of the Irene Village Dairy where
cows graze on lush green grass virtually on the road through the village, reminding one
more of the pleasant English countryside than somewhere just off ... more » Irene Info |
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 Lying with Dinokeng, right on the doorstep of the two large cities of
Johannesburg and Pretoria is the Leeuwkloof Valley, home to the Leeuwkloof Valley
Conservancy and a number of private lodges, spas and weekend retreats. What makes the
valley such an ideal getaway is that just 90 minutes from ... more » Leeuwkloof Valley Info |
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 Midrand:
Midrand is a located in the Johannesburg metropolis in Gauteng, South Africa. The
name Halfway House is suitable as it is half way between The Rand (Witwatersrand) and
Pretoria. Midrand is in Region 2 of Johannesburg's administrative region plan and
completely built around the N1. It is ... more » Midrand Info
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 Pretoria / Tshwane: Some 50 km north of Johannesburg
lies Pretoria, which resides within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality - a
cluster of metropolitan municipalities and councils that amalgamated in December
2002. As administrative capital of the Republic, Pretoria is dominated by ... About Pretoria »
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 Not far from the historical village of Cullinan
is the little town of Rayton, another settlement to have evolved from the discovery of
diamonds in the area. With the opening of the Premier Mine in the vicinity, many diamond
diggers made their way to this part of the world to prospect for diamonds. It wasn’t
... Rayton
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 Rust De Winter: Situated on the border of Limpopo and
Northern Gauteng, Rust
De Winter is predominantly a large Nature Reserve and Dam with a small residential area.
The reserve is approximately 80km north of Pretoria.
The Rust de Winter Dam Nature Reserve attracts an abundance of vibrant birds ... more » Rust
De Winter Info |
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NORTHERN GAUTENG ATTRACTIONS
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 Dinokeng:
Just north-east of urban Joburg and Tshwane lies the vibrant and warm, big-sky region of
Dinokeng, where the world's largest diamond was discovered. Today the area is sparkling
with natural, cultural and historical attractions, a place where South Africans and their
visitors enjoy the .. more about Dinokeng »
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 The Roodeplaat dam was constructed in 1956 and was initially called the
'Pienaars Rivier Dam'. The Dam supplied the surrounding landowners with irrigation and was
later developed into a tourism destination. Rich with abundant fish, bird and wildlife,
the reserve which lies on the ... more » Roodeplaat
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 Gauteng
4x4 Trails : Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa.
Gauteng is a large industrial hub but is also home to the beautiful Magaliesberg which is
a popular holiday destination. There are very few 4x4 Trails in the Gauteng Province.
Trail Operators in Pretoria will take you to discover wild and ... More
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 Gauteng
Hiking Trails : Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and
enjoy hiking in Gauteng. Relax and unwind as you admire the wonderful game, mountains,
waterfalls and indigenous vegetation. It is a pity however that this region does not offer
that many hiking trails but the trails available are .... More
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