Gauteng

The Place of Gold - the economic powerhouse of the Southern African region and home to three of great Africa’s cities. From the vibrant metropolis of Soweto, through dynamic Johannesburg, City of Gold to the tree-lined diplomacy of Pretoria, Gauteng is a cosmopolitan, multicultural mix of people from all walks of life, from all four corners of the world .

The 75,000 hectare malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve is a triumph of conservation when 10,00 head of game were reintroduced in Operation Phoenix. Now several excellent luxury lodges offer day and night game drives into this scenically beautiful Reserve, which now boasts Africa’s second largest elephant population.

Sun City itself is styled upon Las Vegas and the Lost City is a recreation of magical times past straight with rainforests, erupting volcanoes the Valley of The Waves, where you can relax on the beach, or catch the surf. Tow championship golf courses are a very popular attraction and the range of accommodation is as diverse and exciting.

The nearby Magaliesburg mountain offer a peaceful respite from nearby Gauteng and this is a wonderful place to unwind before or after a safari. The Sterkfontein caves are believed to be the Cradle of Mankind and guided tours are available to this important anthropological site.

Although many people will only be staying here on arrival or departure, for those with a little longer the area is steeped in history and culture and there are some fascinating attractions to see and some beautiful, scenic countryside less than an hours drive from the Cities

All attractions are within easy driving distance of Johannesburg and Sun City has it’s own airport.