Johannesburg Wildlife and Nature
Sterkfontein Caves
One of South Africa’s most famous sites for fossil discoveries, the Sterkfontein Caves, are a popular tourist destination. ...more »
- Location: Cradle of Humankind
- Type: Heritage Sites
- Tel: +27 (0) 14 577 9000
Eileen Orpen Dam
Mrs Eileen Orpen, a lover of wildlife and nature, bought a series of farms, totaling 24 528ha, on the Eastern/Central side of the Park, which she donated to the Kruger Park. ...more »
- Location: Kruger Park
- Type: Scenic Sites
- Tel: +27 (0)13 735 4265/4383
Maropeng Visitor Centre
One of Gauteng’s favourite heritage attractions, the award-winning Maropeng Visitor Centre has welcomed more than a million visitors since it opened in 2005. ...more »
- Location: Cradle of Humankind
- Type: Heritage Sites
- Tel: +27 (0) 14 577 9000
Montecasino Bird Gardens
The only facility of its kind in South Africa, families and nature fanatics are welcome to see the 142 different species of birds that call the gardens home. ...more »
- Location: Sandton Central
- Type: Bird Watching
- Tel: +27 (0) 511 1864
Kruger National Park
Although Johannesburg is around 4 hours drive away from the southern Kruger Park, it is the nearest big city to the Reserve. ...more »
- Location: Skukuza
- Type: National Game Parks
- Tel: +27 (0)13 735 4152
Crooks Corner View
Crooks Corner in the Kruger National Park, overlooks the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers, at the point where the borders of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique meet. ...more »
- Location: Kruger National Park
- Type: Scenic Sites
Oppenheimer Gardens
The Oppenheimer Gardens lie in the heart of Soweto in the suburb of Jabavu. These Gardens, spread over several hectares, have plenty of trees and indigenous medicinal plants. ...more »
- Location: Soweto
- Type: Parks and Gardens
- Tel: +27 (0)11 930 1813
Predator World
Predator World is a modern zoo, only 6 km from Sun City and Pilanesberg National park, specializing, as its name suggests, in predators. ...more »
- Location: Pilanesberg
- Type: Zoos
- Tel: 076 817 6869
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and Heritage site is a wonderful natural asset right in the middle of Johannesburg. ...more »
- Location: Melville
- Type: Nature Reserves
- Tel: +27 (0)11 482 4797
N'wanetsi Picnic Site
N'wanetsi Picnic Site is a "must visit" picnic site ...more »
- Location: Kruger National Park
- Type: Picnic Spots
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