City Sightseeing introduces Gauteng Xplorer Tours
City Sightseeing Johannesburg, the company behind the city’s iconic red hop-on hop-off buses, has launched Gauteng Xplorer Tours – a new collection of curated full‑day excursions designed to showcase the very best of Gauteng and its surrounds.
Gauteng Xplorer Tours debuts with two flagship products for scheduled small group tours:
Dinokeng Big 5 Safari Tour
The Dinokeng Big 5 Safari Tour offers guests an authentic African wildlife experience just outside Pretoria, in the Dinokeng Game Reserve – Gauteng’s only free-roaming Big 5 reserve. Guests will travel in comfort from central Johannesburg with City Sightseeing, enjoy a guided game drive in an open safari vehicle with experienced rangers, have the chance to spot the Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – as well as a host of other wildlife and birdlife, and learn about conservation efforts and the reserve’s unique ecosystem. The tour is ideal for time-pressed visitors who want a genuine safari experience without having to travel far from Johannesburg, and for locals looking for a hassle-free Big 5 outing.
Sterkfontein Caves & Voortrekker Monument Tour
The Sterkfontein Caves & Voortrekker Monument Tour combines two of Gauteng’s most important heritage sites in a single, full‑day experience. At Sterkfontein Caves, part of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, guests will explore the famous limestone caves where some of the world’s most significant hominid fossils were discovered and learn about human origins and evolution through guided tours and interpretive exhibits.
At the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, guests will discover the history of the Great Trek and early settler life, take in panoramic views over the capital city, and explore the monument and its museum with the assistance of knowledgeable guides. The tour caters to culture seekers, families, educational groups and anyone interested in South Africa’s human past and historical narrative.
Gauteng Xplorer Tours are designed around the same core principles that have made City Sightseeing a trusted name in urban tourism: safe, reliable transport in air‑conditioned vehicles and simple, hassle‑free booking via online channels, on the bus or at City Sightseeing ticket offices. These value‑for‑money day tours extend City Sightseeing’s offering beyond the city limits, giving visitors and locals alike convenient, safe and affordable access to some of Gauteng’s top heritage and wildlife attractions.
“These new Gauteng Xplorer Tours are a natural extension of our brand,” said Glynn Soule at City Sightseeing Johannesburg. “With the Dinokeng Big 5 Safari Tour and the Sterkfontein Caves & Voortrekker Monument Tour, guests can now seamlessly connect their hop‑on hop‑off city experience with world‑class wildlife and heritage attractions”.