Gauteng is South Africa's smallest and most populous province, home to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Gold Reef City
Theme park with rides and a gold-mine tour.
Duration: Full day
Maropeng and Sterkfontein
Boat ride, fossils and caves.
Duration: Half day
Johannesburg Zoo
Zoo with picnic lawns.
Duration: 3 hours
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Hands-on science museum in Newtown.
Duration: 2 hours
Lion and Safari Park
Guided lion and giraffe viewing.
Duration: 2 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Melrose Arch
Design hotel in the walkable Melrose Arch precinct with restaurants and cinema on the doorstep.
Family features: Family rooms/suites available
Garden Court Sandton City
Mid-range hotel adjoining Sandton City mall, popular with families and business travellers.
Family features: Family rooms/suites available
Court Classique Suite Hotel
All-suite hotel by the Hatfield Gautrain Station and University of Pretoria.
Family features: Family rooms/suites available
Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa
Country lodge with spa in Muldersdrift, close to the Cradle of Humankind caves.
Family features: Family rooms/suites available
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Spur Steak Ranches have play areas
Most restaurants provide kids' menus
Mall food courts are safe and convenient
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.