Gauteng is South Africa's smallest and most populous province, home to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
50 km
Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein
55 km
Pretoria (Tshwane)
65 km
Hartbeespoort Dam and Cableway
80 km
Magaliesburg Meander
45 km east of Pretoria
Cullinan Diamond Village
180 km
Pilanesberg National Park
55 km south of Johannesburg
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Full-day tours from Sandton R900-R2,500 (~$55-$153)
- Private
- Private driver R2,000-R3,500 (~$123-$215)/day
- Public
- Gautrain to Pretoria only
- Rental
- Rental car R350-R700 (~$21-$43)/day
Multi-day tours from Gauteng
If you have longer than a day, these are organised multi-day trips that start here.
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Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Tip
Leave before 8:00 to avoid Johannesburg traffic
Tip
Fill up on fuel before rural roads
Tip
Book Pilanesberg entry online
Tip
Carry cash for small farm stands