Gauteng Destinations
Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is a province of extraordinary diversity and offers numerous day tour and sightseeing opportunities.
Why not hit the highway out of Pretoria and spend the day touring and enjoying some nearby destinations?
Here’s a list of a few “must see” tourist attractions near and around our capital city:
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. A series of 22 individual exhibition areas takes the visitor through a dramatic emotional journey that includes provocative film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustratings.
Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 9h00 to 17h00.
Address: Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2001
Contact Number: 0113094700
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Apartheid Museum: 67 kilometers.
Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World
Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World offers guests a wealth of opportunity, family fun and leisure facilities, whether you are a casino fanatic, part-time Ten Pin Bowling professional, in need of some culture and amusement or you simply want to take in a movie and a delicious meal.
Address: Elsburg Road, Brakpan, 1540
Contact Number: Carnival City Casino: 0118987000
Carnival Club Hotel: 0118987111
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Carnival City: 80 kilometers.
Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill in Johannesburg has been the seat of South Africa’s Constitutional Court since February 2004. It was the first major post-apartheid government structure to be built and stands as a proud monument to South Africa’s hard-earned freedom.
Hours: Mondays to Fridays 9:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays 10:00 to 15;00.
Address: 1 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
Contact Number: 0113813100
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Constitution Hill: 61 kilometers.
Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is a 47 000 hectare destination with a rich and fascinating history, with over 400 attractions including restaurants, art and craft outlets, lodges, wildlife facilities, places of historical interest and spaces for young and old just to have fun.
Hours: Daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
Address: 73 Market Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Contact Number: 014 577 9000
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Cradle of Humankind: 77 kilometers.
Cullinan Diamond Mine
Premier Diamond Tours has been operating for the past 20 years as a specialist surface tours operator of the famous Cullinan Diamond Mine. Of late they also act as booking agent for the underground tour operator at Cullinan Diamond Mine.
Hours: Mondays to Sundays 08:00 to 18:00.
Address: 1 Bank Street, Cullinan, 1000
Contact Number: 0127340081 – 083 261 3550
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Cullinan Diamond Mine: 38 kilometers.
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
The Credo Mutwa cultural village is an outdoor experience, located in the heart of Soweto. A museum-cum-outdoor exhibition of astounding sculptures and buildings created by African artist and traditional healer Credo Mutwa. It is comprised of sculpture and buildings created by the African artist Credo Mutwa.
Hours: 06:00 to 18:00
Address: 991 Bochabela Street, Soweto, Gauteng
Contact Number: 011 930 1813
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Cullinan Diamond Mine: 85km
Dinokeng Game Reserve
With more than 14 species of game such as the Kudu, giraffe, waterbuck, blue wildebeest and many more, Dinokeng is known as the ‘place of rivers’ because it lies between rivers that flow to the Limpopo and Orange rivers. Approximately 3000 hectors it is Gauteng’s only ‘free roaming’ big 5 game reserve.
Contact Numbers: 012 711 4391
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Dinokeng Game Reserve: 46 km
The first hour in and through the game reserve is free – Conservation/Entrance Fees: R 30 per adult / R 20 per child (2-12)
Gold Reef City
Just 8 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, Gold Reef City offers a magnificent theme park, casino and hotel with the widest range of attractions, fun and entertainment for the whole family, including many restaurants, a theatre, 4D movie cinema and more.
Hours: Theme park is open Tuesdays to Sundays 9h30 to 17h00.
Address: Coner Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2159
Contact Number: 011 248 5000
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Gold Reef City: 70 kilometers.
Johannesburg Zoo
The Johannesburg Zoo covers 81 hectares of land and houses over 320 species of animals, totaling about 2000 animals. The zoo has many fun offers such as various night and day tours, school holiday programmes and venue hire. It is open 364 days of the year.
Hours: Daily 8:00 to 17:00.
Address: Upper Park Drive, Parkview, Johannesburg, 2122
Contact Number: 011 646 2000
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Johannesburg Zoo: 58 kilometers.
Lion Park
The Lion Park is neither a game reserve nor a zoo. It has been split into two areas, one area for the herbivores such as zebra, giraffe, and various plains antelope and other grass-eating animals, and the other area for the carnivores.
Hours: Daily 8:30 to 21:00.
Address: Corner of Malibongwe and R114, Lanseria, Johannesburg, 1738
Contact Number: 011 691 9905
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Lion Park: 52 kilometers.
Montecasino
Montecasino is a leisure and casino complex themed after Monte Cassino. It has been meticulously designed to replicate an ancient Tuscan village and houses great restaurants, hotels and the spectacular world class theatre, the Montecasino Teatro at Montecasino.
Address: Coner of William Nicol and Witkoppen Street, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2055
Contact Number: 0115107000
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Montecasino: 52 kilometers.
Orlando Towers
The 33-storey Orlando Towers in Soweto are beautifully decorated with murals of South Africa, and gives visitors the chance to bungee jump, abseil down the towers and power swing between the two structures. On special days, rap jumping is offered, and experienced base jumpers are welcome.
Hours: Fridays to Sundays from 10:00 to sunset.
Address: Dynamo Road, Orlando, Soweto, 6201
Contact Number: 071 674 4343
Driving distance from Pretoria CBD to Orlando Towers: 80 kilometers.
Visit ShowMe Pretoria’s Tourist Attractions page to see a list of all the tourist attractions, activities and the many things to do in Pretoria.
Also see ShowMe Pretoria’s Events & Entertainment to see ‘what’s on’ near you and for a guide to pulsing Pretoria nightlife.
Or view a List of tourist attractions accessible via Gautrain.