Draped in golden savannahs, jagged mountain peaks, and sun-kissed surf, South Africa is a vibrant mosaic of untamed wildlife, world-class wines, and resilient cultures that dance to a soul-stirring rhythm.
One of our stops in Pretoria was the South African Air Force Museum, located at the historic Swartkop Air Force Base, one of South Africa’s oldest military airfields. The museum was established in 1973 after Colonel P.J.M. McGregor began an effort to preserve the South African Air...
We spent one intensive day exploring Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, located in the northern part of Gauteng province. The city lies about 50 kilometres north of Johannesburg, in a transition zone between the Highveld’s high plateau and the lower bushveld...
We took a one-hour underground walking tour through the Sterkfontein Caves’ cave system, one of South Africa’s most famous fossil sites. Located about 40 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg in Gauteng, these ancient limestone caves have yielded some of the world’s most...
The Cradle of Humankind is a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, located about 50 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg. It is famous for its remarkable collection of ancient hominid fossils, offering an extraordinary glimpse into our human origins. We made a short stop at the main...
Finally, we ventured outside Johannesburg, with our first stop at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, Gauteng. Covering around 300 hectares, this beautiful nature reserve is a popular green escape from the city, combining landscaped lawns, natural veld and an...
Sandton is the financial and commercial heart of Johannesburg, often described as “Africa’s richest square mile”. It is home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), major South African banks and the headquarters of numerous multinational companies. At the centre of the district is...
We had a lovely afternoon in Rosebank, a vibrant, modern and surprisingly walkable commercial and residential suburb. It is one of the city’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts, with major retail centres including Rosebank Mall, The Zone @ Rosebank and The Firs. The area...
Towards the end of our stay in Johannesburg, we took a guided tour (🎟️ 380 ZAR) of the famous Ponte Tower. This 54-storey cylindrical skyscraper has had an extraordinary history, transforming from a symbol of apartheid-era luxury into one of Johannesburg’s most notorious buildings, before...
We weren’t really sure whether Gold Reef City (🎟️395 ZAR) was worth a visit. Built around a former gold mine, this unusual combination of amusement park and historical attraction recreates life in Johannesburg around the turn of the 20th century. The site commemorates the discovery of...
We spent some time at the Apartheid Museum (🎟️240 ZAR) in Johannesburg, one of the city’s most powerful and essential cultural institutions. The museum tells the story of the rise and fall of South Africa’s apartheid regime, from its origins and implementation to the decades of resistance...