Worth a DetourPretoria
Gauteng
About 32 miles away
South Africa's jacaranda-lined capital, with the Union Buildings and Voortrekker Monument.
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Cradle of Humankind
Limestone caves that hold some of our oldest ancestors, with the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng visitor center.
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- Half a day
Why Go
Limestone caves that hold some of our oldest ancestors, with the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng visitor center.
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Worth a DetourPilanesberg
North West
About 63 miles away
A Big Five reserve in an old volcanic crater, an easy trip from Johannesburg.
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Must-SeeKruger National Park
Limpopo and Mpumalanga
About 272 miles away
One of Africa's great parks, and easily self-drive, with luxury private reserves next door.
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