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Gauteng Tourism: Important information for Visitors and Tourists to Johannesburg, Pretoria and the greater Gauteng Province of South Africa. (For General Information on Visas, Exchange rates etc. please visit our South Africa Tourist Information pages.

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Johannesburg Accommodation | Gauteng Accommodation

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Johannesburg & Pretoria Day Tours and excursions in and around Gauteng

There are numerous wonderful day tours and sightseeing trips to be done around Johannesburg, Pretoria and the greater Gauteng Province. This section includes car hire companies, airlines, charter flights, and various other exciting travel opportunities. Should you need a travel agent to assist you with any arrangements whilst you are visiting South Africa, these can be found in this section.

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Johannesburg Car Hire and Transport

Public roads in South Africa are well developed and well sign-posted with driving done on the left hand side of the road. Drivers must have an international drivers license and a minimum of 5 years driving experience.

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Gauteng & Johannesburg Golf Courses and Golf Tours

Gauteng offers the golfing enthusiast a wide selection of world class golf courses which will challenge the amateur and professional alike. Johannesburg boasts some particularly fine golf courses, a number of which have hosted European PGA Tours and South African Sunshine Tour events. Within one hours drive of the Sandton area you will find 36 of the Top 100 golf courses in South Africa.

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ť Gauteng Golf Lodges, Resorts & Hotels
ť Gauteng Golf Tour Packages | Gauteng Golf Tour Operators

Gauteng & Johannesburg Attractions and Destinations

The Sotho word, Gauteng, meaning "Place of Gold", is the new name of the Pretoria - Witwatersrand - Vaal Triangle, one of the largest industrial regions in the southern hemisphere. A more fitting label would be hard to find. Vibrant, exciting Johannesburg, the provincial capital of Gauteng offers visitors a large selection of recreational, cultural and historical attractions. Situated some 50 km north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is renowned for its colourful gardens, shrubs and trees, particularly beautiful in spring when jacarandas envelop the avenues in mauve.

ť Gauteng and Johannesburg Attractions and popular destinations

The Climate in Johannesburg & Gauteng

Gauteng enjoys summer rainfall and typically afternoon thunderstorms of short duration. Mild dry winters are the norm with occasional early morning frost on the Highveld. Average maximum summer temperature in Johannesburg is 25ş C, winter 18ş C. Pretoria summer 27ş C and winter 21ş C. Please click here for detailed information about the Gauteng Climate.

Johannesburg International Airport

Johannesburg International Airport (JIA) is the air transport hub of Southern Africa, catering for over 11 million passengers each year. With more than 18 000 people employed by various companies at JIA, the airport plays a vital role in the city's and Gauteng province's economy and boasts an impressive infrastructure that has expanded by thousands of square metres from its modest origins.

Accommodation: Accommodation at Johannesburg International Airport
Banks: Johannesburg International Airport offers the following banking services:
ť Nedbank: International Arrivals Terminal A: Public Concourse (Mezzanine Level)
ť ABSA Bank: International Arrivals Terminal A: Public Concourse (Mezzanine Level)
Foreign Exchange: The foreign exchange outlets for ABSA Bank, American Express, Rennies Foreign Exchange and Master Currency are all located in the public concourse of the International Arrivals Hall (Terminal 2). ABSA Bank also has an outlet in the holding lounge of the International Departures Hall (Terminal 6) (not for use by South African residents).
Restrooms: Restrooms, mothers' rooms and diaper changing facilities are available in all terminals.
VAT Refunds: The VAT Refund outlet is situated in the Holding Lounge of the International Departures Terminal. Note that all invoices must be stamped by Customs officials (Public Concourse of the same Terminal) before proceeding to the VAT Refund outlet. Refund desks are also available in the international departures area prior to check-in. Click here for detailed information about VAT Refunds

Gauteng is said to offer one of the world’s best climates: summer days are warm and wind free (relatively) and winter days are crisp and clear. Johannesburg and Pretoria differ in temperature by about 2% (Pretoria being the warmer of the two).

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