Gauteng Things to Do

Take a moonlit ride on a ferry and meet nocturnal animals during a fun, educational evening at the zoo. A trained guide presents a slide show, after which a walking and ferryboat tour of zoo nightlife is conducted. See creature... more

Testament to the remarkable dinosaur digs of South Africa's Karoo region, the institute is a treasure trove of prehistoric artefacts. A world-renowned collection of fossils is on show and some specimens are available for handli... more

Browse through a loose ensemble of fruit vendors, coffee shops, pet shops, a nursery and - the main attraction - the koi fish shop that also supplies a wide selection of tropical and marine fish. Both national prize-winning koi... more

A veritable showcase of the horticultural industry of South Africa, this nursery is far above average. Show gardens, imported ceramics, tea gardens and restaurants as well as numerous other retail stores ensure that there is so... more

Designed by Sir Herbert Baker, St. George's Church is glorious not only for what it is, but also for the chance it affords to look back into time. While Parktown used to be a series of grassy hills interspersed with grand house... more

Bruma Lake is the end result of the successful conversion of an old sewerage catchment area into a lakeside flea market, shopping malls and commercial parks. Designed to resemble a fisherman's village, the area offers a string... more

Forming an important part of a soon-to-be extensive green belt area running from the west of Johannesburg all the way to the East Rand, Florida Lake is a wonderful haven of tranquility close to main roads that lead straight to... more

Ideally situated just minutes away from the happening suburb of Rosebank, with its plethora of hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs, is the Goodman Gallery. Home to the works of many of South Africa's most respected artists, exh... more

Collectors know that stamps can provide a wealth of information on world history and culture. This event, in association with the world-famous Sotheby's auction house, is one of three stamp auctions held in Johannesburg each ye... more

Astonishing displays of ancient and modern roots of Africa are on display at the Social Anthropological Department at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) museum. Examples abound, with their ancient stories and hidden mea... more