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DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
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| Gauteng, South Africa: Although
it is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, Gauteng (the Sotho word for
"Place of Gold"), is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of the country and
indeed of southern Africa. Gauteng is a cosmopolitan, multicultural mix of people from all
walks of life, from all corners of the world. Gauteng's main attraction is big business,
but there is so much more ... museums, galleries, historical battlefields. Gauteng is also
an entertainment playground offering world-class restaurants, shebeens, shopping malls and
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GAUTENG DESTINATIONS
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  Johannesburg: Johannesburg,
also nicknamed Egoli (place of gold), is the capital of the province. Here, mine dumps
stand firmly as symbols of its rich past, while modern architecture rubs shoulders with
examples of 19th century engineering prowess. Gleaming skyscrapers contrast ... About Johannesburg »
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 Sandton:
Sandton is a prosperous business, commercial and residential district, known as
'the richest square mile' in Africa, making is the financial hub of South Africa. Most
major financial institutions have set up headquarters in Sandton and it is also the home
to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ... About Sandton »
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 Pretoria Metro: 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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 East Rand: The East Rand extends from
Germiston in the west to Springs in the east and includes the towns of Alberton, Boksburg,
Benoni, Kempton Park, Edenvale, and Bedfordview. As part
of the restructuring of municipalities in South Africa the local governments of the East
Rand have merged ... About the East Rand »
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 West Rand: Extending from Randfontein in the
west to Roodepoort in the east and including the towns of Krugersdorp and Magaliesberg,
the West Rand may belong to a separate municipality, but it still remains within the
Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area and it is not uncommon for people to ... About the West
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 Magaliesberg: Stretching for over 120
kilometres and separating the highveld grasslands to the south from the bushveld savannah
in the north, is the Magaliesberg, a stretch of mountains 100 times older than Everest,
that extend from Rustenburg in the
west all the way to Bronkhorstspruit
Dam ... About
the Magaliesberg »
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 Midrand: Midrand is a located in the
Johannesburg metropolis in Gauteng. 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 identified as ... About Midrand
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 Randburg: Randburg is a large town in Gauteng. Once a separate
municipality, its municipal government has since become a part of the City of
Johannesburg. Randburg has more than 32 suburbs, most of them residential. It is an
upmarket suburb filled with many family friendly entertainment facilities ... more » Randburg Info |
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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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 Northern Gauteng: 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 ... more about Northern Gauteng »
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 Southern Gauteng: The Southern Gauteng region of Gauteng
includes the towns Walkerville, Meyerton, Heidelberg, the steel producing towns of
Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark and all their surrounding areas. The Vaal River is the
province's main water source and water sports ... more about Southern Gauteng »
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GAUTENG MUST SEE
ATTRACTIONS
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Soweto: South
of Johannesburg is Soweto, a city developed as a township for black people under the
apartheid system. Most of the struggle against apartheid was fought in and from Soweto.
Visit the Regina Mundi Church, Sharpeville Memorial Site and past president Nelson
Mandela’s home ... Soweto »
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The
Cradle of Humankind: Take a tour to the Cradle of Humankind, at
Sterkfontein, Gauteng’s
famous World Heritage Site - where caves have produced nearly half of the world’s
hominid fossil discoveries. Close to the Cradle is the Kromdraai Wonder Cave, as well as
the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve ... More »
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The
Apartheid Museum: An extraordinarily powerful museum dedicated to
South Africa’s darkest days. It documents the struggle for freedom, to ensure that
younger South Africans don't forget the sacrifices which were made on their behalf. As you
begin your historical journey by walking ... More »
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 Go to » Constitution Hill:
The Constitutional Court of South Africa is an historical landmark and a unique
architectural symbol of South Africa’s democracy. On this site, once the Old Fort
Prison Complex, commonly known as Number Four, political prisoners and common criminals
awaited ... More »
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 Go to » Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens: One of the great escapes of
Johannesburg, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, is almost 300
hectares of landscaped and natural veld that is a haven for birds and a popular picnic
spot for Gautengers. Despite ... More
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 Go to » Croc City Crocodile Farm: Croc City Crocodile Farm provides
the opportunity for the public to observe one of the world's most spectacular predators at
close range. Croc City is home to more than 800 crocodiles, ranging from hatchlings, to
large adults of over four metres in length. Croc City is the first ... More »
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 Go to » 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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 Go to » 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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