Voortrekker

Voortrekker Monument Gauteng could be the smallest province in South Africa, is also its industrial, financial and commercial hub along with a gateway to southern Africa. It was here the location where the cradle of humankind is found, where gold was discovered, apartheid fell, the newest constitution was written and Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President. A hefty history for any place, but in Gauteng anything is possible.

A sense of excitement prevails on this technologically advanced, culturally diverse, vibrantly artistic destination which beckons the customer having a great number of opportunities to discover and experience its precious life spirit.

CLIMATE:

Situated in an average altitude of 1500 m above sea level, Gauteng falls in a summer rainfall area with afternoon thunderstorms an occurrence. Daily temperatures vary from a typical midsummer more 26 degrees Celsius to a average winter more 16 degrees Celsius.

SHOPPING:

Excellent shopping facilities ranging from exclusive, luxury or trendy items at modern malls to art and craft bargains at 'flea markets' and roadside stalls. Visit Sandton City, Rosebank (Mall, The Zone, galleries, Rooftop Market on Sundays), Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Oriental Plaza, Market Square Precint (on weekend), Jewel City (for diamonds directly from your cutters) and Michael Mount Organic Market. Special purchases include designer wear and fashion items; jewellery (especially gold and diamonds); decor items and traditional African masks, craft items e.g. bead work and sculpture.

TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS DESCRIPTION:

Sterkfontein Caves:

World Heritage Site, known as the Cradle of Humankind, where our human ancestors walked over 4 million years ago. It is the richest site within the world for fossils of 'Australopithecus' (a lineage of hominid).

Soweto:

South Africa's most famous township and also the centre with the Freedom Struggle during the Apartheid years. Visit Nelson Mandela's old home, Freedom Square, the Hector Peterson Memorial and also other Struggle sites. Johannesburg:

'The City of Gold' is a vibrant, eclectic city having a pulsating heartbeat. The economic powerhouse from the country, 'Joburg' or 'Jozi' offers not only business opportunities, but history, culture, shopping and entertainment. Visit Sandton, Rosebank, MonteCasino, MuseumAfrica, Newtown Cultural Precinct, Johannesburg Art Gallery and Melville Koppies.

Magaliesburg:

Small village in your mind of beautiful region of mountains, valleys, rivers and indigenous woodland; enjoy fly-fishing and visit the country guest houses, lodges, art & craft studios, various trails (hiking, horse, mountain bike), Magalies Express Train and historical war sites.

Gold Reef City & Apartheid Museum:

Great fun is to be had only at that family-friendly amusement park with countless breath-taking rides, built with an authentic Victorian Gold Mine site. Adjacent to Gold Reef City is the Apartheid Museum using its haunting exhibitions portraying South Africa's turbulent history..

Lesedi Cultural Village:

An amazing connection with tribal dancing and traditional African villages showcasing the cultures and crafts in the Zulu, Ndebele, Sotho, Pedi and Xhosa tribes.

Pretoria:

Seat of South Africa's administration and foreign missions, Pretoria is often a stately city that bursts in a profusion of purple Jacaranda blossoms in October. Don't miss the Union Buildings; the National Zoological Gardens, Aquarium and Reptile Park; the National Botanical Gardens; Church Square; Melrose House; Pretoria Art Museum as well as the Voortrekker Monument.

Hartebeespoort:

Against the backdrop in the Magaliesberg Ridge, the town and dam of Hartebeespoort provide you with the visitor water-based leisure options, an aquarium, snake park, roadside stalls, game drives as well as a cableway. This region could be the last sanctuary with the Cape vulture.

Cullinan:

The world's largest diamond was discovered in Cullinan in 1905 worth 3106 carats; visitors can carry on a Cullinan Diamond Mine tour and get diamonds on the Cullinan Diamond Market; the town even offers many turn-of-the-century houses.

Tswaing Crater Site:

where an enormous meteorite hit earth over 220 000 years ago, leaving a crater of about 1,13km wide and 200m deep. This area boasts 320 bird species and 420 species of flora.

Voortrekker Monument