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Gauteng the cosmopolitan city of South Africa is the smallest province of SA with the capital city of Johannesburg. This land of Gold as it is commonly referred to as is the commercial and entertainment hub of the southern Africa. Apart from the business opportunities it also attracts tourists for its museums, galleries, historical battlefields, restaurants, music venues etc. Its excellent infrastructure and the vibrant mix of people from diverse cultures make the city of Gauteng economically and socially rich. It is the perfect blend of rich cultural heritage with economic enlistments. It is surrounded by four other provinces Limpopo, North West, Free State and Mpumalanga. It is the only land locked province of South Africa without any foreign border.

More about Gauteng

Tourist Attractions - Best Places to Visit	Things To Do	Entertainment
Shopping	Activities	Local Transport

Fast Facts

State	Smallest province of South Africa.
Country	South Africa.
Area	17,010 Km2 (6,570 sq mi).
Population	9,688,100, Density 578 /km² (1,497 /sq mi). Ranked 1st in SA.
Languages	English is one of the official languages of South Africa.
Currency	Rand ZAR.
Climate and Weather	Gauteng is said to offer one of the world's best climates not too hot not too cold.
Best time to visit	July to August.

Tourist Attractions - Best Places to Visit

√ Johannesburg/Sandton

The capital city of Gauteng is the most important financial and business district in South Africa. Jozi as it is shortly referred to as is the home to some of the most sophisticated and elite people of South Africa. The city is headed upwards with barrage skyscrapers that function as landmarks throughout Johannesburg, particularly Sandton City's pyramid-style rooftop. Sandton further offers mind blowing destinations like :

√ Atholl

Atholl is an up market suburb in Johannesburg, located in the trendy and elite Sandton, home to lavish hotels, art galleries as well as world class restaurants and business centers etc.

√ Bryanston

Bryanston is an upper class residential suburb of Johannesburg which acts as a home to a number of spectacular entertainment facilities, shopping malls as well as a few world class restaurants and coffee shops.

√ Monte Casino, Sandton

From the road, Montecasino is a typical Italian town with premier entertainment destinations. Visitors flock here for late night shopping and an array of restaurants.

√ Mandela Square, Sandton

The Nelson Mandela Square has a six meter bronze statue which is surrounded by world-class hotels and restaurants and the popular Sandton City Shopping Centre is adjacent to the Mandela Square.

√ Pretoria, South Africa

The land has significant old buildings and museums spread across the captivating view of lavender flowered trees. These purple colored flowers have lead to its name as Jacaranda City.

√ Randburg, Gauteng

Randburg has over 32 suburbs, most of them residential complexes for the elites. It a perfect shopping destination filled with many family friendly entertainment facilities and parks. Randburg is well known for its plethora of shopping centers and entertainment areas and the famous Lion Park.

√ Midrand, Gauteng

Midrand is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery and enviable weather. It is captured between the two mountain ranges, the Magaliesberg and the Witwatersberg, which, when combined with the Skeerpoort and Crocodile River valleys, creates beautiful and interesting hikes, rock climbs etc.

√ Dinokeng, Gauteng

Dinokeng reflects the old ways of life that includes three dams, a Museum and an ancient village to see. Moreover, Dinokeng is one of the country's prime bird watching areas and famous in terms of the diversity of species.

Things To Do

Apart from museums and galleries the Events and Festivals which include Food & Wine Fairs increase the options for the tourists to choose from. Gauteng hosts a multitude of festivals that take place all year round and moreover the land offers all kinds of adventures like safari, beaches, museums, and lavish restaurants to indulge in the best cuisines from around the world.

Entertainment

It is also high on entertainment with marvelous museums, art galleries etc. The city is the ultimate destination for shopping freaks as it is the wealthiest city of South Africa. The vibrant mix of energy, diversity and enviable weather make a perfect blend. An eclectic nightlife and tempting food add oodles to the glamour of the city. In South Africa one can enjoy safari, beaches, breathtaking drives, or unspoiled wilderness.

Shopping

Johannesburg is any shoppers dream destination! There is something here for everyone. No matter what you are looking for, you will always find it in a Johannesburg shopping mall. The big shopping malls across the city offer a variety of choices to shop. From elite and trendy brands to ethnic and traditional stuff, tourist may get to buy a variety of stuff.

Activities

In South Africa one can enjoy safari, beaches, breathtaking drives, or unspoiled wilderness.

A trip on the Blue Train attempts to recreate the luxury of the old-world European upper class, it is like taking time out of life and distressing yourself.
The Technical Museum is a must visit as here the visitors gain access to the Television Production Studio where dramas, game shows and South Africa's most popular soap-operas are pre-recorded, here the visitors may get a behind-the-scenes view of the workings of the News Division.
Learn Scuba Diving in Jozi.