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Take a trip to Gauteng on your South Africa Vacation
Gauteng is a South African province located in the heart of the Highveld. Sharing borders with Limpopo, Mpumalanga, the Free State and the North West, Gauteng is the only landlocked province without an international border on South Africa tours.
Despite being the smallest province in South Africa, Gauteng is very urbanized and also hosts the largest population. This is perhaps due to the fact that two of South Africa’s major cities, Pretoria and Johannesburg, are found there. Pretoria is the executive and administrative capital, as well as the de facto national capital of South Africa. It is very laidback and offers a slower pace of life. Pretoria is also very pretty, being nicknamed the “Jacaranda City” due to over 50,000 jacaranda plants that line the streets.
Johannesburg or Jo’burg as it is known to locals is much busier and is the largest city in South Africa. Despite not being a capital, Johannesburg is one of the world’s youngest cities and is considered the powerhouse of the African continent.
It is true that Gauteng is known for its modern cities, but outside of Johannesburg is an area known as the Cradle of Humankind. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a large number of human ancestry fossil finds have been made there thus highlighting the very long history of the African continent.
The gateway to South Africa, Gauteng is an exciting destination rich in history and culture on South African tours.
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Deluxe Cape Town, Luxury Train & Safari
Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainLuxury, private guided highlights featuring the unique Rovos Rail train journey, and five-star Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
12 days
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Cape, Rail & Safari: A South Africa Journey
Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, Pretoria, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainDiscover Cape Town with private-guided touring, journey on Rovos Rail, and enjoy a luxury safari in the Greater Kruger National Park region.
11 days
From US$7,518/p.p.
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A World in One Country: Kruger, Zululand & Cape
Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Garden Route, Knysna, KwaZulu Natal, Zululand, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and JohannesburgGreat value, group tour explores South Africa in depth. Staying in moderate hotels, travelling by road, see Cape Town, Kruger, the Garden Route and more.
14 days
From US$4,359/p.p.
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South Africa Elegance: Rovos Rail & Safari
KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, and PretoriaIndulge in an extraordinary luxury journey through South Africa, blending stunning rail travel with thrilling safaris and relaxing beach days along the coast.
9 days
From US$9,087/p.p.
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The Soul of Southern Africa: City, Safari & Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainA private Cape Town, Kruger safari and Victoria Falls journey featuring boutique stays, Big Five game drives and iconic natural wonders.
10 days
From US$6,629/p.p.
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Ultimate Luxury Train Journey: Cape to Dar es Salaam
Gauteng, Pretoria, Victoria Falls (City), and Victoria FallsExperience the ultimate luxury on a Rovos Rail journey from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, traversing breathtaking landscapes and iconic sights across southern Africa.
17 days
From US$17,659/p.p.
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Luxury Train Journey: South Africa to Namibia
Gauteng and PretoriaExperience a luxurious rail journey through Southern Africa. From Pretoria to Walvis Bay, explore iconic sights, indulge in gourmet meals, and enjoy wildlife encounters.
12 days
From US$16,443/p.p.
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Southern Africa Odyssey
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainSmall group travel (up to 12 people) offers amazing value to explore Cape Town, safari on a private game reserve, and see amazing Victoria Falls.
12 days
From US$5,143/p.p.
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Deluxe Cape Town, Luxury Train & Safari
Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainLuxury, private guided highlights featuring the unique Rovos Rail train journey, and five-star Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
12 days
From US$11,801/p.p.
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Cape, Rail & Safari: A South Africa Journey
Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, Pretoria, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainDiscover Cape Town with private-guided touring, journey on Rovos Rail, and enjoy a luxury safari in the Greater Kruger National Park region.
11 days
From US$7,518/p.p.
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A World in One Country: Kruger, Zululand & Cape
Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Garden Route, Knysna, KwaZulu Natal, Zululand, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and JohannesburgGreat value, group tour explores South Africa in depth. Staying in moderate hotels, travelling by road, see Cape Town, Kruger, the Garden Route and more.
14 days
From US$4,359/p.p.
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South Africa Elegance: Rovos Rail & Safari
KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, and PretoriaIndulge in an extraordinary luxury journey through South Africa, blending stunning rail travel with thrilling safaris and relaxing beach days along the coast.
9 days
From US$9,087/p.p.
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The Soul of Southern Africa: City, Safari & Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainA private Cape Town, Kruger safari and Victoria Falls journey featuring boutique stays, Big Five game drives and iconic natural wonders.
10 days
From US$6,629/p.p.
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Ultimate Luxury Train Journey: Cape to Dar es Salaam
Gauteng, Pretoria, Victoria Falls (City), and Victoria FallsExperience the ultimate luxury on a Rovos Rail journey from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, traversing breathtaking landscapes and iconic sights across southern Africa.
17 days
From US$17,659/p.p.
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Luxury Train Journey: South Africa to Namibia
Gauteng and PretoriaExperience a luxurious rail journey through Southern Africa. From Pretoria to Walvis Bay, explore iconic sights, indulge in gourmet meals, and enjoy wildlife encounters.
12 days
From US$16,443/p.p.
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Southern Africa Odyssey
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainSmall group travel (up to 12 people) offers amazing value to explore Cape Town, safari on a private game reserve, and see amazing Victoria Falls.
12 days
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What do the experts say?
Skip the more commercial wineries and visit artisanal producers—you’ll find sparkling wines and small-batch reds that are absolutely world-class.
Djembe drumming at GOLD in Cape Town is an immersive African experience through their 14-dish food safari and unique live entertainment.
The game viewing in Kruger and Eastern Cape always draws me back—it’s truly superb.
South Africans are famously warm—when you’re new in town, you're often invited to a braai, our way of welcoming people through food.
South Africa is a wonderful starting point for Africa. It's got some of the top cities in the world, stunning food and wine, and exceptional value for money.
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