Gauteng is South Africa's smallest and most populous province, home to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto.
Best photo spots
Iconic and lesser-known locations worth shooting.
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Cable-stayed bridge linking Braamfontein and Newtown.
Best time: Golden hour and blue hour
Orlando Towers
Painted cooling towers with Soweto's murals.
Best time: Late afternoon
Maboneng Street Art
Murals along Fox and Kruger Streets; go with a guide.
Best time: Morning
Jacaranda Avenues of Pretoria
Purple jacaranda bloom lines the Arcadia streets each October.
Best time: Sunrise
Union Buildings Terraces
Terraced gardens with Herbert Baker's semicircular colonnade.
Best time: Morning light
Voortrekker Monument Rooftop
Granite monument with panoramic roof terrace.
Best time: Noon for the Cenotaph beam; sunset
Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden Waterfall
Waterfall and eagle cliffs.
Best time: Early morning
By subject
Match your shooting interest to Gauteng's strengths.
Urban photography
Landmarks photography
Best times to shoot
Light, weather, and seasonal considerations.
- Best Light
- Sunrise to 9:00 and 16:00-sunset
- Winter
- Crisp clear light May-August
Photography tips
Make your shots stand out.
Do not display cameras in the CBD
Ask permission before photographing people
Drones need a South African Civil Aviation Authority permit