Gauteng Tourist AttractionsThe Gold Reef City
Gold Reef City is a huge and very popular entertainment complex made up of a theme park and casino facilities. At Gold Reef City you will find experiences that you would not find anywhere else - it's a combination of fun, fantasy, historical fact all in a safe environment with great parking facilities.
Where? Corner of Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg
How? Call +27 11 248-6800
How much? Price vary depending on activity
Overnight? See Ormonde accommodation, Johannesburg
The casino at Gold Reef City' is open 24 hours a day and offers an energetic atmosphere, highly trained staff and an abundance of gaming choices. The arena caters for everybody's gaming tastes with slots, tables, sports betting, Salon Privé for the high rollers and more.
Gold Reef Cities appeal is broad. International travellers savour the offering of traditional African music, dance and history found throughout the complex. The carefully-documented history of Apartheid, chillingly yet beautifully depicted in the Museum, is a must-see on a South African visit.
And nowhere else will the tourist find such a comprehensive and colourful depiction of mining life at the turn of the nineteenth century. Learners lap up the educational content, their minds sharpened by the adrenaline-spiking rides in the theme park. The history lesson is brought to life; youngsters are not just hearing how Johannesburg had its origins, but are seeing, feeling and tasting it.
Even those in suits can appreciate the City Without Limits. Countless companies have chosen Gold Reef City to host conferences or other serious events. And, depending on the programme, the workers simply walk to the fun when the work is done. Good value, good fun and variety are only part of the story behind Gold Reef City's success. Friendly faces, helpful guides and notices, and ample opportunity for rest and refreshment, keep the visitors coming back. Aggressive and targeted marketing has built on these strengths. Gold Reef City has become a strong, well-known and visible brand that promises "more winners in more ways".
It is well worth a visit to Gold Reef City, to see how this entertainment package is put together and presented. At the same time dare to test-drive one of the over thirty thrilling fun-rides on offer.
