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| Home / Articles / Top Attractions / Top things to do & places to see in SA on a budget: Gauteng & Free State |
| Top things to do & places to see in SA on a budget: Gauteng & Free State |
Staying in Gauteng or Free State and want to get away from the bustle of the city for a day or two on your holidays in South Africa? Try one of these options that will keep you away from the noise and crowds, and give you not only peace of mind, but a different perspective of what this part of South Africa has to offer.
Sunday lunch at a country lodge
A gorgeous country lodge offering great Sunday buffets, and is situated on a land with two large dams, ideal for fishing and bird-watching. The quaint lodge offers you a relaxing place to stay while you explore the beautiful surrounds. Visit Smuts House, the delightful Irene Country Market and the Irene Dairy.
Magaliesberg Express
Wanting a quick getaway from the bustling city, hop on the Magaliesburg Express at Johannesburg‘s Park Station and head out to the peaceful countryside. This train leaves every Sunday morning after 9 and returns at 3pm, so pack a picnic and make a day of it. Alternatively, you can book lunch at the Magaliesburg Country Hotel.
Houseboat Cruise
If you’ve ever wanted to conjure up the ghosts of Mississippi river steamers, you can captain your own boat and spend a night or more on the water amongst the mountains, and make your holidays in South Africa an adventure on the waters. Harties Houseboat Cruises allows you the opportunity to do exactly this. These all-exclusive self-catering houseboats are yours to enjoy. Anchor at one of the mooring spots and watch the sunset form your unique accommodation on the Hartebeespoort Dam. There are also on-board braai facilities, so enjoy your braai with the stars twinkling above in the night sky as your canopy.
Vredefort Dome
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the unique Vredefort Dome lies 100km outside Johannesburg. This site, created by a meteorite that struck some 2032 million years ago, formed a crater larger than Table Mountain, measuring 90 km in diameter and 16-18km in depth. This is considered one of the Free State’s top tourist sites, with many activities on offer in the area including mountain biking. Read more on The Vredefort Dome.
Art paradise
The town of Parys in the Free State is worth a visit for its exceptional arts, crafts and antiques. Many artists have studios in this picturesque town and streets are lined with bric-a-brac shops propped with items and possibly the perfect chair or artwork for your home, and a unique keepsake of your holidays in South Africa. Have some hearty breakfast or lunch at one of the many coffee shops or restaurants in town, while you get away from the buzz of the city and do some leisurely shopping an hour’s drive form Johannesburg.
If you are interested in squeezing any of the above into your itinerary, or would like us to help you plan an itinerary suited just to your needs, with nothing but the cost of your time to send an e-mail or fill out our enquiry form, we are pleased to assist you plan that perfect holiday in any which way we can!
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