From Wikitravel

Gauteng is one of the provinces in the north-east of South Africa. The word "Gauteng" is a Sesotho phrase meaning "Place of gold", referencing to the thriving gold industry following the 1886 discovery of gold in Johannesburg. The province is the centre of South Africa's industrial and commerce sectors.

Contents 1 Regions 2 Cities 3 Climate 4 Other destinations 5 Understand 6 Talk 7 Get in 7.1 By Air 7.2 By Car 8 Get around 9 See 10 Do 11 Eat 12 Drink 13 Stay safe 14 Get out

Regions

Gauteng is broken up into the following regions:

• East Rand
• Greater Johannesburg
• Greater Pretoria
• Southern Gauteng
• West Rand

Cities

• Johannesburg
• Pretoria

Climate

A summer rainfall area, Gauteng experiences hot summer days that often result in short but intense thunderstorms. Summers nights are also hot. Winter is cold with temperatures dropping to a little below zero at night, however, winter days are beautiful with comfortable temperatures.

Other destinations

Gauteng is considered the gateway to Southern Africa. Many spectacular destinations are a short flight or drive away. It is a small province, flanked by four other provinces in South Africa.

Understand

Talk

English is widely spoken in Gauteng & you will rarely meet someone who can't speak it. Afrikaans, Sotho & Zulu are also common.

Get in

By Air

Almost all international flights arrive at Johannesburg International Airport [1], so it's highly likely that Gauteng with be your first destination on a holiday to Southern Africa.

By Car

Gauteng is bordered by four provinces:

• North West
• Limpopo
• Mpumalanga
• Freestate

Get around

Public transport is non-existant by European standards, so you'll need to rent a car. There are plenty of rental agencies at Johannesburg International Airport [2] or you could visit their websites [3] [4].

See

Do

Eat

In Gauteng the locals eat out a lot, so there are plenty of restaurants & take-away places around. Johannesburg, Pretoria & surrounding areas are filled with places offering a variety of cuisine. From traditional African to american, asian & european foods.

Drink

You'll be hard-pressed to find a non-licensed restaurant in Gauteng. There are many coffee shops, most of which are unlicensed since they serve hot beverages.

Stay safe

Though Gauteng (In particular Johannesburg) has a reputation for crime, rest assured it isn't all bad. As with everywhere in the world, some places are less safe than others.
Certain sections of the major cities (Pretoria & Johannesburg) are best visited in a group with an experienced guide, while others can be safely visited by the individual. Though many tourists are keen to visit a Township, be advised that the only safe option is to go with a tour operator that offers the service, do not go into a township by youself or without an experienced guide!
Unfortunately petty theft is a problem in South Africa, so keep an eye on your belongings. Don't, for example, leave your mobile phone lying unattended on a table at a restuarant. Make sure that if you are carrying a handbag, that is is secure, & not easily grabbed off your shoulder or out of your hands. If you are travelling with a laptop or camera, use a bag that doesn't advertise its contents. Disguise your laptop by using a normal backpack bag instead of a laptop bag & do the same with your camera.

Get out

• Go east to Mozambique and the world-famous Kruger National Park (around 4-5 hours drive).
• Sun City and the Pilanesberg National Park in the North-West Province are not far away.
• The Drakensberg mountain range is only at a distance of a three hour drive.

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