Are you looking for the top tourist destinations in Gauteng that you can visit on your next trip to Gauteng. As car rental specialists in Johannesburg, we share our thoughts on the top tourist destinations in Gauteng.
Top Tourist Destinations in Gauteng
Craddle of Humankind: The Sterkfontein Caves contain the discovery of a 2.3 million year old fossil Australopithecus africanus that was found in 1947 by Robert Broom and John T. Robinson. Take a step back in time and visit our ancestors at the Craddle of Humankind just outside Johannesburg.
Apartheid Museum: The Apartheid museum in Johannesburg offers you a look back at Apartheid and how it affected the general population of South Africa during this dark time in our history.
Gold Reef City: Take a day and explore the rich mining history of Johannesburg, visit the Casino or enjoy a wide range of thrill rides for the whole family, if you are visiting Gauteng, we would highly recommend that you take a day out of your busy schedule to visit Gold Reef City.
Voortrekker Monument: The Voortrekker Monument is located south of Pretoria, this massive granite structure was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854. Visit the Voortrekker Monument in order to get a sense of how the early settlers in South Africa lived as well as undertook their journey from Cape Town to Transvaal and the challenges that they faced.
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. The Union Buildings is an iconic landmark and also one of the top tourist destinations in Pretoria and an emblem of democracy.
Johannesburg Zoo: The Johannesburg Zoo is an 55-hectare zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. The zoo is dedicated to the accommodation, enrichment, husbandry, and medical care of wild animals, and houses about 2000 individuals of 320 species. If you are looking to engage with different wild-life species, then we highly recommend that you visit the Johannesburg Zoo while you are in Gauteng.
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