1 2 3 4 Johannesburg & Pretoria

Gauteng, with Johannesburg or the ‘City of Gold’ as its capital, is an interesting place for visitors. With its frenetic pace, gleaming shopping malls, surprisingly good restaurants and trendy spots it is a vibrant city surrounded by established suburbs.

Gauteng is rich in history. It is here that Nelson Mandela and his colleagues acquired their political education, and the Apartheid Museum explains the major political events that took place in South Africa and is an extraordinary and emotive place. The Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage Site on the outskirts of Johannesburg, with fossilised remains of animals from which human beings evolved. These were discovered in the early 20th century at the Sterkfontein limestone caves in this area. 

Soweto (SOuth WEst TOwnship) in the south west (!!) offers a look into township life. Portfolio and Africa Collection offer an opportunity to gain an insight into this township life and to experience ‘ubuntu’ – the tradition of African hospitality. 

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Selection of Places to Stay