If you live in the concrete jungle, but you’re adventurous at heart, here are some of our favourite things to do in and around Joburg:
1. Bungee Jump Between the Orlando Towers
If you’re an adrenaline junkie stuck in the concrete jungle, you don’t need to travel far for an adrenaline rush. Right here in Soweto, you can bungee jump between the Orlando Towers. Find out more here.
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2. Challenge your 4×4 skills with some axil twisters at the Berakah 4×4 Eco Trail
Berakah 4×4 Eco Trail is located on the Berakah Farm in Parys. This 4×4 route is 15km long, and takes about 6 hours to complete. You will meander through savannah, bushveld, mountainous areas and river beds and the route will take you to the Vredefort Dome, a South African World Heritage. The route has a difficulty grading between 2 and 4. This is an unguided route so drivers need to do their own navigation. Read more about the Berakah 4×4 Eco Trail here.
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3. Explore some of Gauteng’s most beautiful hiking trails
Gauteng is home to many beautiful hiking trails where you can get in touch with nature, even though you’re not far from the city. Here are some of the top hiking trails, as suggested by Getaway:
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, located just south of Johannesburg, has an abundance of wildlife and a network of trails and guided walks. And entrance is FREE! Read more here.
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Uitkyk Trail
Uitkyk trail is a rather strenuous, 9 km day trail, but the steep ascent to the top of the Magaliesberg reserve ensures for magnificent views. Read more here.
Hennops Trails
Hennops is one of the most popular hiking spots in Gauteng, due to its close proximity to Joburg and Pretoria, and it’s breathtaking setting and abundance of game. The trail is about 11 km long. Read more here.
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Suikerbosrand is located near Heidelberg, south of Joburg. There is a 66km network of easy day trails. The reserve also offers 2 or 3 day hiking options. Read more here.
Bergheim Holiday Resort
Bergheim Holiday Resort in the beautiful Magaliesberg offers a few trail options. The longest and most strenuous hike is 8 km and makes for an ideal full day activity where you can cool off in natural rock pools. Read more here.
4. Discover the ancient Wonder Cave, a hidden gem close to Joburg
The Wonder Cave is located in Kromdraai, Gauteng. It is the third-largest cave chamber in South Africa. The large single chamber is 125 m long and 154 m wide. The cave is estimated to be up to 2.2 billion years old. Read more about the Wonder Cave here and see the location and entry fees here.
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5. Admire the Magaliesberg from a hot air balloon
There are a few companies that offer you the opportunity to fly above the magnificent Magalies River Valley and the Magaliesberg range in the Cradle of Humankind. This area, only 45 km from Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, has ideal weather conditions for ballooning and boasts incredible views. Read more here.
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6. Challenge friends to a paintball game at the Bush Paintball Range
For another adrenaline rush, go for a game of paintball at the Bush Paintball Range. The venue is at Elephant Rock, 15 minutes north of Fourways Shopping Centre. The paintball range has 6 fields, for all types of players. There are heavily bunkered “close quarter” fields for intense, fast-paced play, as well as genuine bush fields to test a player’s stalking and bush skills. See their website here.
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7. Practise your photography with Khakiweed Photographic Safaris
Khakiweed Photographic Safaris is a safari tour company that offers private safari tours from Johannesburg. They offer tours to the Pilanesberg, 10 – 11 hours long; tours to the Rhino and Lion Park, 4 – 5 hours; and tours to the Kruger National Park, a minimum of 2 night stay. Khakiweed tailors individual tours to your needs. Read more here.
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8. Satisfy your need for speed on the thrilling rides at Gold Reef City
Gold Reef City is an amusement park located in the south of Johannesburg and offers a range of entertainment for people with different interests and of all ages. It is located on the site of an old gold mine which was closed down in 1971. The gold mine themed park houses buildings designed in the style of late 1880s period. Read more here.
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9. Get some action with Action Cricket
Indoor action sports are great for Joburg’s cold winter evenings. The fast paced nature of action sports is sure to satisfy the adventurous spirit. Action Sports calls themselves South Africa’s premier indoor sport provider. They offer Action Cricket, Action Netball, Action Hockey and Action Soccer. See more here.
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10. Glide along treetops on a canopy tour
The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour® offers an eco-adventure, taking you on a journey through the ecology and geology of the second oldest mountain range in the world. See more here.
Right here in the city, the treetop Acrobranch experience offers adventure-seekers the opportunity to glide from tree to tree in a forested area. In Joburg, Acrobranch is located in Melrose. They also have locations in Honingnestkrans, Pretoria North; Centurion (Irene); Constantia, Cape Town and on the Garden Route. See more here.
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