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Gauteng is one of South Africa’s most spectacular locations. A “place of gold”, is the proverbial jewel in the country’s crown, boasting extraordinary mineral and economic wealth, spectacular natural beauty, worldclass retail environments, superior sporting and leisure facilities and a vast array of art and cultural activities. Gauteng is divided into six regions, each offering a range of experiences to be globally competitive as both a business and leisure destination. The “place of gold” is a perfect stop over en route to other destinations within Southern Africa.

 

The city of Johannesburg is South Africa’s largest and most vibrant metropolitan area. Johannesburg is a fast-beating pulse, where the

energy is palpable and the vibe never stops. It is the heart of the rainbow nation, with a population as diverse and captivating as its myriad attractions. One of the major infrastructural developments currently underway is the construction of Gautrain. This multi-million rand fast rail system, not unlike the Docklands Light Rail in London, will form a circuitous link between OR Tambo Airport and Tshwane, Pretoria. Placed at the heart of South Africa’s communications network and excellent infrastructure, the Johannesburg of today offers easy and immediate access to many of the country’s major tourist attractions. Jo’burg is a city alive with large selection of recreational options ranging from hot air balloons, quad bikes, water-sports and bird watching for the outdoor enthusiast to elegant theatres and art galleries catering for the culturally refined. Visit Gold Reef City, a reconstructed gold mining village offering a

nostalgic trip into the city’s golden past, with underground visits and gold pouring demonstrations.Experience the Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. Johannesburg hosts a large selection of comfortable and attractive accommodation facilities, ranging from budget backpackers and self-catering establishments to luxurious five-star hotels and lodges, while the gourmet diner has a wide choice of excellent restaurants, with cuisine ranging from family fare to sophisticated à la carte menus.

 

Although Tshwane Metro is as sophisticated as her twin - the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan - life here moves at a gentler pace. Tshwane is home to Pretoria, the administrative capital and seat of power in South Africa. Pretoria, a stately jacaranda-lined city, is characterized by the dignity and charm of ages past, and the city wears her heritage with great pride. Tshwane’s eastern suburbs are dominated by the historic Union Buildings, a masterpiece of colonial architecture designed by Sir Herbert Baker and complete in 1913. Pretoria is renowned for its educational facilities, monuments, museums and old buildings. The National Zoological Gardens of South African Africa's largest and most well designed zoo, offers a cableway, electrically powered buggies for the Its ultra-modern infrastructure in stark contrast with a rich history, dating back more than 50 000 years

 

, today’s Ekurhuleni, (means “Place of Peace”) is indeed a melting pot of the new South Africa. Ekurhuleni is perfectly situated in eastern Gauteng, in South Africa’s most prosperous economic region. A place where it is not uncommon to find an idyllic farm situated next to a frenetic factory, Ekurhuleni offers the visitor a glimpse of life in South Africa, in all its forms Boasting the African continent’s most modern, international airport, Ekurhuleni is the perfect link to the rest of South Africa’s splendour. Planes and airports aside, Ekurhuleni’s people present a homogenous and cosmopolitan blend of all cultures. It is a place where nature is nurtured and protected to provide our foreign guests dramatic examples of South Africa’s fauna and flora.