| Even though Gauteng is dominated by the | | | | north, take the Bela-Bela or Warmbaths offramp |
| surrounding suburbs of Johannesburg and Pretoria | | | | (R516) and proceed to Warmbaths. |
| it also boasts some of the worlds most | | | | In Warmbaths town take the Thabazimbi road |
| spectacular nature reserves. A self drive tour is | | | | and continue on for approximately 34km to the |
| probably the best way to discover the region, so | | | | turn off for Mabula, this is clearly signposted. From |
| pick up your car hire and off you go! | | | | Sandton to Mabula Game Reserve this is |
| Gauteng is the smallest province, but it is also the | | | | approximately a 2-3 hour journey |
| richest as it's South Africa's economic, financial, | | | | This certainly is an experience to remember and |
| business and entertainment hub. If you're hiring a | | | | here you can catch a glimpse of the abundance |
| car your best bet is have it organised before you | | | | of wildlife and birds that call The Mabula Game |
| travel - it'll save you time and hassle at the other | | | | Reserve home. |
| end. | | | | Over the years there have been over 60 |
| Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa | | | | mammals recorded here, 300 birds and many |
| and is one of the world's youngest, thriving, | | | | different reptiles and insects. At The Mabula |
| vibrant and most powerful cities. With its amazing | | | | Game Reserve you can also avail of horse |
| tree lined avenues, shops, restaurants, | | | | trekking tours, land rover safaris, bush walks and |
| cafés, friendly people and much more it's | | | | why not reach new heights with a hot air balloon |
| no wonder Johannesburg is such a popular tourist | | | | tour of the reserve. |
| destination. | | | | You can spend a night or two here, and can |
| Gauteng offers the golfing enthusiast a huge | | | | contact the reserve directly for accommodation. |
| selection of top golf courses. In the past a | | | | Day 4 and 5: |
| number of Johannesburg's courses have played | | | | After an early morning departure from Mabula |
| host to the European PGA and the South African | | | | you can head for the beautiful Nature Reserve of |
| Sunshine Tour in the past. The Gauteng Province | | | | Madikwe. This malaria free game reserve covers |
| is actually one of the world's premier golfing | | | | 75,000 hectares of restored farmland and is |
| destinations. | | | | home to the Big 5 as well as other endangered |
| So if you want to discover Gauteng from behind | | | | species. Again you can spend the night here and |
| the wheel, here's a sample self drive tour of the | | | | avail of tours with experience game rangers who |
| region. | | | | will inform you about the area and its inhabitants. |
| Day 1 | | | | Day 6: |
| When you arrive at Tambo International Airport | | | | The next part of the journey will take you on a |
| (formerly Johannesburg International Airport), just | | | | 2-hour drive to the Bojanala Region of the North |
| pick up your car hire. | | | | West Province, where you'll find Pilanesberg Park. |
| And now let the journey begin! At Johannesburg | | | | Here you can avail of open safari tours with |
| take the exit marked M40 Sandton / Grayston | | | | excellent viewing opportunities. |
| Drive located approximately 30 minutes from | | | | You can also take a break from your busy |
| Johannesburg airport. It's one of the richest areas | | | | holiday schedule and pamper yourself with some |
| in Johannesburg and is located in the northern part | | | | of the local spas and treatments available or why |
| of the Greater Johannesburg area. | | | | not take a lazy tour on an elephants back!! |
| If it's late you can stop for the night here - | | | | Day 7: |
| otherwise just keep going! You can book Sandton | | | | The final stop of your self-drive tour will take you |
| accommodation and you'll be spoilt for choice with | | | | to South Africa's answer to Las Vegas...Sun City |
| the selection of shopping centres, restaurants and | | | | in the North West Province. Sun City is a world |
| cafés. | | | | famous holiday resort and it's easy to see why. |
| If you wish you can also pick up your car rental in | | | | It boasts fantastic views, friendly people, and an |
| Sandton. | | | | abundance of holiday activities including golf, game, |
| Day 2 and 3: | | | | and gambling in the many and very popular |
| Depart Sandton and make your way towards the | | | | casinos as well as a range of top attractions. |
| spectacular Mabula Game Reserve, a 12,000 | | | | Day 8: |
| hectare reserve, located 200km north of | | | | All good things must come to an end! |
| Johannesburg. From Johannesburg follow the N1 | | | | |