The Lion Park
The Lion Park has over 80 lions including the rare white lions and many other carnivores such as spotted hyena wild dog, cheetah, , brown and and black backed jackal and a wide variety of antelope.
There is also the popular cub interaction where visitors are allowed to touch the cubs and take photographs.
Rhino and Lion Reserve
The reserve was founded in 1985. The reserve has grown from 2 White Rhinos, 'Ouvrous'and 'Bulle', imported from a zoo in Germany, and some antelope species, to 600 head of game representing 25 different species.
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Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind Site consists of several strips of dolomite limestone caves containing the fossillised remains of ancient forms of animals, plants and most importantly, hominids. These dolomite caves started out as coral reefs growing in a worm shallow sea about 2.3 billion years ago.
Constitution Hill
The story of South Africa’s past and its extraordinary transition to democracy is told at Constitution Hill. This national heritage site has witnessed a century of South Africa’s history.
Hector Pieterson Memorial
The Hector Pieterson Memorial and museum opened in Soweto in 2002 in honour of Hector, a 12 year old boy, who was shot on the 16 June 1976 during the Soweto uprising and today it is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government |
Nelson Mandela Bridge
The 284 metre long Nelson Mandela Bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa. It starts virtually at the end of Jan Smuts Avenue and links the Constitutional Hill precinct in Braamfontein to the Cultural precinct in Newtown.
Mandela Family Museum
The Mandela Family Museum was once Nelson Mandela's humble house in Orlando West, Soweto.A must seer for those keen to take in a slice of authentic history on the world's most famous former prisoner.
Soweto Overnight Tours
Take a guided tour to learn about the history of Soweto from the people who experienced it, meet the people, dine in the restaurants and visit a Shebeen (local Pub).
Gold Reef City
Gold Reef City is a combination of fun, fantasy and is surrounded with historical facts. It is the best Entertainment Theme Park created around a bona fide 19th Century Gold Mine. There are over 30 adventures rides, restaurants, history, site seeing and tours for you to enjoy.
The casino atmosphere.is highly energetic and is open 24 hours a day. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
If you need to escape for a while, then you have to see the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort. It has almost 300 hectares of landscaped and natural veld that is a sanctuary for birds. It has become a popular picnic spot for all south Africans.
Union Buildings
The Union Buildings were designed by Sir Herbert Baker and completed in 1913. It is South Africa's architectural masterpiece and considered the greatest achievement by many architects. This was the location for President Nelson Mandela's historic inauguration in 1994.
Freedom Park
The Freedom Park opened in December 2007 and South Africans and tourists can reflect on the past.It is an inspiration for the future and considered as one of the most ambitious heritage projects invested in.
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