Travel Guide of Gauteng in South Africa by Influencers and Travelers
Pretoria, is one of South Africa’s three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.
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1 - Johannesburg
10 km away
Johannesburg, informally known as Jozi, Joburg or "the city of gold", is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world.
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2 - Union Buildings
The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa.
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3 - Sightseeing | Johannesburg
10 km away
Visit the bustling Maboneng market, marvel at The Cosmopolitan, learn more about the transformation of this creative inner-city precinct and more on this 2-hour walking tour.
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4 - Braamfontein
12 km away
Braamfontein is a central suburb of Johannesburg, in South Africa, seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and some of South Africa's major corporations such as Liberty Holdings Limited, JD Group, Sappi, Bidvest Bank and Hollard.
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5 - Johannesburg Zoo South Africa
14 km away
Pretoria, is one of South Africa’s three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.
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6 - Tours & Sightseeing | Day Trips from Johannesburg
20 km away
Step foot into a captivating journey through time with a visit to the vibrant township of Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, key icons of South Africa's profound history. This is more than just a ticket; it's an opportunity to immerse oneself into the rich culture, traditions, and diversity of the South African people. Get a glimpse into the Apartheid era, a period that shaped the nation, where the black, coloured, and Indian communities faced adversity and injustice. Originating from the 1930s colonial government's separation policies, the township of Soweto stands today as a testament to resilience and unity. Feel the pulse of history as you traverse Soweto, a township teeming with tales of migrant mine workers from neighboring countries who sought prosperity in Johannesburg and made Soweto their home. This visit promises more than just sightseeing. It assures an unforgettable experience, embedding memories of South Africa’s unique narrative and indomitable spirit. Book now, and embark on an adventure through time that will leave you forever changed.
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7 - Rietvlei Dam
16 km away
The Rietvlei dam is an earth-fill type dam and is one of a number of dams supplying water to the Pretoria region of South Africa. It supplies around 41 million liters of drinking water daily, about 5.9% of the water requirement of Pretoria. The dam mainly serves for municipal and industrial use. Its hazard potential has been ranked high.
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8 - Diepkloof
16 km away
Diepkloof is a large zone of Soweto township in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is also sometimes referred to as Diepmeadow, if considered as a single township with the nearby Meadowlands.
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9 - Sandton
19 km away
Sandton is an affluent municipality in the Gauteng Province, South Africa and forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The name comes from the combination of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston.
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10 - Rietvlei Nature Reserve
20 km away
Rietvlei Nature Reserve, located in southern Pretoria, is about 4,000 hectares in size, and includes the entirety of the Rietvlei Dam which impounds the Rietvlei River, in Gauteng, South Africa.
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11 - Eldorado Park
24 km away
Eldorado Park is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region G of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It lies on the southern boundary of Soweto and prior to 1994, was a Coloured township during Apartheid.
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12 - Zakariyya Park
24 km away
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13 - Soweto
26 km away
Soweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships.
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14 - Benoni
29 km away
Benoni is a town in Ekurhuleni municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. Benoni was also the setting for the MTV-inspired movie Crazy Monkey: Straight Outta Benoni, released internationally in 2005.
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