The Gauteng province was created in 1994 when 6 smaller regions came together. It may still be South Africa’s smallest province but its capital, Johannesburg, is the largest city in the country and the youngest major city in the world. Johannesburg and the rest of the region of Gauteng are considered to be the commercial heart of the country. The energy and vibrancy of the region came with the mass exodus of people after the discovery of gold and the area now has a diverse population of over 10 million.
The city of Pretoria offers a more laid-back alternative to the hustling city of Johannesburg, and is known as the Jacaranda City for all the purple blossom trees that adorn its streets. Pretoria lies in a valley surrounded by the Magaliesberg mountain range that ensures that temperatures here remain a few degrees warmer than Johannesburg. With its crystal clear streams, waterfalls and sheer cliffs, hikers, rock climbers and abseilers all revel in the natural environment that remains largely unspoilt on the mountains themselves.
The Jacaranda City - Pretoria
Home to the world’s longest wine route. Discover world-class wines, whale watching and contrasting landscapes
The Sunshine Coast, bursting with adventure and coastal charm. Home to one of the world’s top surfing spots
Boasts some of the most impressive geological attractions in the world including part of a pre-historic meteorite impact crater
The smallest province but considered the country’s commercial powerhouse – energetic and vibrant
From rugged mountain ranges and rolling midlands to bush lands and pristine beaches. Home of the Zulu culture
South Africa’s northernmost province, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage
Dominated by the Blyde River Canyon and home to the famous Kruger National Park where you can see the famed Big 5
Vast expanses of space and silence, and blazing summer sunshine. Across the arid landscape, the Orange River flows
A vast area of grasslands which houses two of the country’s largest game reserves, the world’s largest playground and a world heritage site