10 TOP Things to Do in Gauteng August 2026

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Activities

Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Self Drive

NZ$25

per adult

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

NZ$88

per adult

Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

NZ$67

per adult

Ponte Experience

NZ$52

per adult

Harties Cableway Experience Ticket

NZ$31

per adult

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

NZ$87

per adult

Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto

NZ$55

per adult

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

NZ$72

per adult

Johannesburg: Street Art and Culture in Maboneng!

NZ$67

per adult

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Sandton City Mall

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During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

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Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

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O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

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Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

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