List of Activities in Gauteng
Gauteng Info
The City of Johannesburg is a vibrant metropolis with a culturally diverse mix of people from all over South Africa, the African continent and further afield.
Gauteng Province comprises six regions – the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane (South Africa’s diplomatic capital), Ekurhuleni, Metsweding, Sedibeng, and the West Rand.
Incentive travel in Gauteng
Leisure activities ,include rock climbing, canoeing, yachting, diving, paragliding and flying, African safaris and hikes in national parks and exploring cultural attractions and heritage.
Gauteng’s tourism experiences
Fine dining
Gauteng has French, Italian, Greek, African, Portuguese, Japanese, Indian, Chinese and Mexican restaurants. Shebeens serve traditional African dishes. The
suburbs of Melville, Greenside, Parkhurst and Rosebank, and the Melrose Arch development are culinary hotspots. Other well-known eateries are Wandies, a Soweto shebeen, and Kapitans, an Indian restaurant in downtown Johannesburg.
Shopping, pampering and luxury
Joburg offers arts and crafts, unique artefacts, textiles and jewellery, leatherwear and designer clothing. Its markets sell everything from African crafts to organic fare, while the world’s latest fashion trends and international and local brands are showcased in the many shopping malls.
The province’s hotels and game lodges have scooped many prestigious international awards for excellence, luxury and service.
It also offers spas and wellness centres offering healing and relaxation.
History and heritage
MuseuMAfrika and the Apartheid Museum are highly recommended for insights into South Africa’s political history.
Visit the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort with its breeding pair of nesting Verreaux’s eagles. Klipriviersberg, Melville Koppies and Suikerbosrand nature reserves are also enjoyable outdoor excursions.
Other attractions include Constitutional Hill and the Old Fort, the Mai Mai market and Liliesleaf farm in Rivonia. Cultural and historical tours of the townships of Soweto and Alexandra are on offer.
Sports and events
The province is the preferred MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) destination in South Africa. It has hosted international events such as the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, and has attracted major international acts including the bands U2, Sting, REM, Salif Keita, UB40, and Johnny Clegg.
International sporting events have included the 1993 Formula 1 Grand Prix, 1995 Rugby World Cup final, 1998 All Africa Games, and 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. Gauteng is set to feature in the 2010 Fifa World Cup with four of its sports stadiums – Ellis Park Stadium and Soccer City in Johannesburg, and Loftus Versveld and Rainbow Junction in Pretoria – among the 13 selected match venues.
Outdoor and nature-based activities
The Cradle of Humankind on the West Rand is where you’ll find the world-famous Sterkfontein Caves, renowned for its hominid discoveries, and the Wonder Caves with its awe-inspiring stalagmites and stalactites. Wildlife attractions include the Krugersdorp Game Reserve, the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, the Elephant Sanctuary, and the De Wildt Cheetah Research Station.
The Magalies Meander and Crocodile Ramble on the West Rand, and Vaal Meander in Sedibeng, offer arts and crafts routes, artist studios, tea gardens, restaurants, quaint accommodations, nature reserves and adventure activities.
Catch a ride in a hot-air balloon above the picturesque Gauteng countryside with its lakes, rivers and abundant bird life.
Tourism
The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) is responsible for promoting the Gauteng tourism industry. Tourism information is available from the GTA.
Head office:
Gauteng Tourism Authority
No 1 Central Place
Corner of Henry Nxumalo and Jeppe streets
Newtown
Johannesburg
Tel: +27 11 832-2780/639-1600
Fax: +27 11 832-2781/639-1700
Email: tourism@gauteng.net
Website: http://www.gauteng.net
Find GTA informations kiosks at:
Johannesburg International Airport (+27 11 390-3602/14), open from 06h00
to 22h00 daily.
Rosebank Mall Craft Market (+27 11 390-3614), open from 09h00 to 18h00
daily.
Sandton City (+27 11 784-9597), open from 09h00 to 18h00 daily.
