Gauteng Sightseeing

Gauteng serves as the hub of art and culture as well as social and natural heritage, which is reflected in its numerous landmarks. In Gauteng, art and history lovers have a lot to explore, in the many museums and galleries.

Apartheid Museum, Cullinan Diamond Mine, Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg Planetarium, Nan Hua Buddhist Temple and Museum Africa are some of the places that offer insight into the art and culture of the place.  

Gauteng has a rich heritage that is showcased through the historic buildings, structures, monuments and other popular spots. Tourists can go to places like Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto, Church Square, Freedom Park, Diagonal Street, Gandhi Square, Origins Centre and Tswaing Crater.

Monuments, such as the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Union Buildings, Turbine Hall, Mandela Family Museum, Nelson Mandela Square and Military Museum illustrate the South African struggle for liberalisation.

With numerous animal reserves, parks and conservations, Pretoria and Johannesburg, the major cities of Gauteng, are treat for nature lovers. One can admire the beautiful gardens and watch different bird species in the Bird Gardens at Montecasino, Marievale Bird Sanctuary and Austin Roberts World of Birds.

Dinokeng Game Reserve and Askari Game Lodge are one of the popular game reserves, having accommodation facilities as well.

Reserves that are located in and around Gauteng include Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Johannesburg Bunny Park, Pretoria Zoo, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Jabulani Butterfly Garden and others.

Croc City Crocodile Farm, De Wildt Cheetah & Wildlife Centre and The Lion Park offer options for seeing the big and wild animals in their natural habitat.