# Tourist Attractions in Gauteng ![Gauteng](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-16-a16c602f64.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Africa](https://super.tours/africa)›[South Africa](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa)›Gauteng # Tourist Attractions in Gauteng Discover the best tourist attractions in Gauteng — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Cities & towns **26**Attractions ## About Gauteng Gauteng, South Africa’s smallest yet most dynamic province, is a high-energy gateway to the country’s urban vitality and historical depth. Home to Johannesburg and Pretoria, it blends cutting-edge culture, world-class museums, and vibrant markets with serene parks and leafy suburbs. Visitors can trace gold rush history at the Apartheid Museum, modern art at Maboneng, or the magnetic energy of the bustling Sandton and Rosebank precincts. Beyond city lights, nature beckons in the Magaliesberg foothills and the Dinokeng Reserve for wildlife encounters. Gauteng’s culinary scene shines with braai traditions, global flavors, and craft beverages, making it a thrilling, accessible base for exploring South Africa’s heartland. Quick facts * Country South Africa * Cities 1 * Population 9,593,657 * Attractions 26 * Average rating 4.4 / 5 * Total reviews 170,913 * Top category Museum * Top city Johannesburg ## Cities & towns in Gauteng Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Johannesburg travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-24-3c37584b73.webp) Johannesburg **26**Attractions **170.9k**Votes ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg) ## Most popular attractions in Gauteng The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Johannesburg — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/walter-sisulu-national-botanical-garden.webp) 1 Garden Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden 4.7 ★★★★★ (17,176) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-walter-sisulu-national-botanical-garden) [ ![Gold Reef City Theme Park in Johannesburg — Theme park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/gold-reef-city-theme-park.webp) 2 Theme park Gold Reef City Theme Park 4.5 ★★★★★ (40,167) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-gold-reef-city-theme-park) [ ![Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/apartheid-museum.webp) 3 Museum Apartheid Museum 4.6 ★★★★★ (7,182) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-apartheid-museum) [ ![Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/constitution-hill-human-rights-precinct.webp) 4 Museum Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct 4.5 ★★★★★ (6,747) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-constitution-hill-human-rights-precinct) [ ![Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in Johannesburg — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/johannesburg-botanical-gardens.webp) 5 Garden Johannesburg Botanical Gardens 4.4 ★★★★★ (11,339) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-johannesburg-botanical-gardens) [ ![Maropeng: Official Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site in Johannesburg — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/maropeng-official-visitor-centre-for-the-cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site.webp) 6 Landmark Maropeng: Official Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site 4.4 ★★★★★ (10,633) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-maropeng-official-visitor-centre-for-the-cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site) [ ![Mandela's House in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/mandela-s-house.webp) 7 Museum Mandela's House 4.5 ★★★★★ (5,961) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-mandela-s-house) [ ![Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg — Market](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/maboneng-precinct.webp) 8 Market Maboneng Precinct 4.5 ★★★★★ (4,611) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-maboneng-precinct) [ ![Hector Pieterson Memorial in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/hector-pieterson-memorial.webp) 9 Museum Hector Pieterson Memorial 4.5 ★★★★★ (4,272) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-hector-pieterson-memorial) [ ![Zoo Lake in Johannesburg — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/zoo-lake.webp) 10 Park Zoo Lake 4.3 ★★★★★ (9,096) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-zoo-lake) [ ![Johannesburg Zoo in Johannesburg — Zoo](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/johannesburg-zoo.webp) 11 Zoo Johannesburg Zoo 4.2 ★★★★★ (16,590) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-johannesburg-zoo) [ ![The Wilds Nature Reserve in Johannesburg — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/the-wilds-nature-reserve.webp) 12 Park The Wilds Nature Reserve 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,730) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-the-wilds-nature-reserve) [ ![Gandhi Square Precinct in Johannesburg — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/gandhi-square-precinct.webp) 13 Historic site Gandhi Square Precinct 4.2 ★★★★★ (11,796) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-gandhi-square-precinct) [ ![Museum of Illusions Johannesburg in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/museum-of-illusions-johannesburg.webp) 14 Museum Museum of Illusions Johannesburg 4.7 ★★★★★ (1,960) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-museum-of-illusions-johannesburg) [ ![South African National Museum of Military History in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/south-african-national-museum-of-military-history.webp) 15 Museum South African National Museum of Military History 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,166) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-south-african-national-museum-of-military-history) [ ![Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/south-africa/johannesburg/sci-bono-discovery-centre.webp) 16 Museum Sci-Bono Discovery Centre 4.5 ★★★★★ (2,692) Johannesburg ](https://super.tours/africa/south-africa/gauteng/johannesburg#a-sci-bono-discovery-centre) Show more Last updated 2026-06-18 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Gauteng How many tourist attractions are there in Gauteng? Gauteng features 26 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Gauteng? The most popular attractions in Gauteng right now are Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Gold Reef City Theme Park, Apartheid Museum — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Gauteng? Popular destinations in Gauteng include Johannesburg. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Gauteng worth visiting? Yes — Gauteng offers 26 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.