What is special about Gauteng province?
Gauteng contains enormous concentrations of gold, mainly in the ridge of gold-bearing rock in the south known as the Witwatersrand, where Johannesburg is located. There are also large reserves of platinum, chromite, iron ore, and uranium in the Bushveld Basin to the north.
What is there to do in Magaliesburg?
Top Attractions in Magaliesburg
- Mountain Sanctuary Park. 115.
- Rustig. Hiking Trails.
- Sable Ranch Hiking Trail. Hiking Trails.
- Magalies Sleepy River. Bodies of Water.
- Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre. Gardens.
- Hennops Offroad Trail. Biking Trails • Hiking Trails.
- Shelter Rock. Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails.
- Voorhuis.
What physical features are in Gauteng?
Most of Gauteng is on the Highveld, a high-altitude grassland (circa 1,500 m or 4,921 ft above sea level). Between Johannesburg and Pretoria, there are low parallel ridges and undulating hills, some part of the Magaliesberg Mountains and the Witwatersrand.
What natural features are there in Gauteng?
Visit these 10 top natural attractions in Gauteng…
- CRADLE OF HUMANKIND.
- PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK.
- RIETVLEI NATURE RESERVE.
- WALTER SISULU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS.
- BRAAMFONTEIN SPRUIT.
- MELVILLE KOPPIES.
- DINOKENG GAME RESERVE.
- MORELETA KLOOF NATURE RESERVE.
Where should I go for Christmas in Gauteng?
Where to celebrate Christmas in Gauteng
- Misty Hills (Muldersdrift)
- Avianto (Muldersdrift)
- Irene Farm (Centurion)
- De Kloof (Groenkloof, Pretoria)
- Zagora Grill Room (Centurion)
- Radisson Blu Sandton (Sandton)
- Black Eagle Boutique Hotel (Roodepoort)
- Glenburn Lodge (Muldersdrift)
What is the highest mountain in Gauteng?
Perdekop
There are 112 named mountains in Gauteng. The highest and the most prominent mountain is Perdekop.
Which is the best tourist attraction in Gauteng?
This is one of the top animal-centered Gauteng attractions. Cheetah and lion walks, as well as interactions with giraffes and ostriches are some of the exhilarating activities on offer, and you can also choose from an array of guided tours, including predator tours, night-feeding tours, bush walks, and the flagship three-hour safari.
What is the mandate of the Gauteng Provincial Treasury?
The mandate of the Gauteng Provincial Treasury is to promote good governance by providing stewardship on all financial matters in the province and to ensure that provincial budgets and budgetary processes promote transparency, accountability and the effective financial management of resources.
Which is the best province to visit in South Africa?
To the west of Gauteng, separated by the millennia-old Magaliesberg Mountains, the North West Province is a perfect counterpoint. Here, superb game parks such as Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve offer back-to-the-bush authentic African safaris.
What are the best things to do in Pretoria South Africa?
A sightseeing tour of these monuments is one of the top things to do in Pretoria – especially in the springtime, when the jacarandas are in full bloom. One of the most famous monuments is the Voortrekker Monument, a South African Heritage Site, which honors the Boers’ pioneering history.