Things to see and do Gauteng

Specialising in the lion, 25 km northwest of Sandton, this park proposes you to approach the Fauves at an unusual distance. The visit begins with the enclos of the babies where it is possible to penetrate. The children and the larger ones will be happy to caresser the live toys under the watchful eye of a guard. Guaranteed collector photo! See also cheetahs and wild dogs. Then, take his vehicle for a cross-section of the antelopes before entering the lions'paddock. They are dozens to surround your car.

A guide from the House of Mines will get you down over one kilometer underground, where you will see men working rock. An incredible body. In a strong room you can raise an bullion, a real one. Lunch is included. Experience of the same barrel, more accessible but less intense in the Gold Reef City mine.

Johannesburg is a dynamic and ever-changing city, and guided walking tours are a great way to discover its different neighborhoods and understand its history and culture. Honest Travel Experience offers free walking tours of Johannesburg, with knowledgeable and passionate local guides. Tours include a Rosebank art tour, a downtown Johannesburg tour and a street art and graffiti tour. Tours last around 1.5 hours and are free of charge, but tips are appreciated to support the guides. Advance booking is recommended, as places are limited. Tours are in English and guides provide water during the visit. Meeting points vary according to the tour chosen. Honest Travel Experience also offers other experiences and tours in Johannesburg for a fee.

South Africa has eleven official languages, but English is spoken by most of its inhabitants. If you don't travel on tour or with a guide and if you don't control English well, you have a convenient solution, the Mobiguide! A simple WAP network allows you to download on your mobile phone audio-visual Guides in French. You can visit the Web site to download the guides on your computer and transfer them to your laptop or media player. These mobiguides give you the essential information to appreciate the tourist sites and main cities of the country. Some also give good addresses to get out, eat, drink a drink or shop. Hard to believe that everything fits in such a fast file to load!