Gold Reef City

Amusement Parks & Rides • Johannesburg, Gauteng

Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, is a vibrant entertainment destination that seamlessly blends the excitement of an amusement park with the thrill of a casino. This renowned tourist attraction offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors of all ages, combining the nostalgia of the past with the buzz of modern entertainment.

The highlight of Gold Reef City is its exhilarating amusement park, featuring a plethora of rides and attractions that cater to both thrill-seekers and families. From heart-pounding roller coasters to gentle carousel rides, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The park's meticulously themed areas transport guests to different eras, creating an immersive and engaging experience.

In addition to its amusement park, Gold Reef City boasts a world-class casino, where visitors can try their luck at a variety of games and slot machines. The casino's lively atmosphere and elegant décor make it a popular spot for those looking to test their skills or simply relax in style.

With its unique combination of old-world charm and modern entertainment, Gold Reef City is a must-visit establishment for anyone looking to experience the best of Johannesburg's vibrant offerings.

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Tours for Gold Reef City

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Gold Reef City has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Johannesburg & Apartheid Museum Tour

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Join us for the Johannesburg tour as we explore the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold.
This tour will give you an overall about South Africa’s history as we visit various attractions in both Johannesburg.

Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3" in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Gold Mine, Apartheid Museum and Soweto - "The Big 3"

Johannesburg, Gauteng

The private tour takes a maximum of three guests and you visit the 3 main tourist venues in South Africa in one day. "The BIG 3"
Your Guide is a Local and grew up in a mining village . His Father and Grandfather both worked on a Gold Mine. He will also give you a personal chat on the history of South Africa.
A visit to a Gold mine village and to go underground is a unique adventure for our International Tourists .
Apartheid museum gives you a historical tour that will make you think about the atrocities for days afterwards. This is a very professional museum and you are guarantied a exceptional experience.
Soweto is the place to visit to see how the people live, it is also the city of Mr Mandela and we visit his house as well as his friends Desmond Tutu. T
Please note this tour is only available Thursday to Sunday

Full-Day Soweto, Gold Reef City and Johannesburg Tour in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Full-Day Soweto, Gold Reef City and Johannesburg Tour

Johannesburg, Gauteng

An orientation of the city which host High skyscrapers and the daily buzz of the city, followed by a visit to Soweto - Home of historically significant sites of the struggle. Ending the day with Gold Reef City theme Park & Museum which Host the widest range of features and attractions in Africa and Alive with excitement ( closed Mondays & Tuesday )

1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Join a 2-hour small group tour of the township of Soweto, described as the “New York of Africa", guided by a Soweto resident guide. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career.

Complete the day and see the sights of Johannesburg at your own pace with a trip on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Learn the history of Johannesburg from the audio commentary on board the double decker sightseeing bus. Ride through the city's historic neighbourhoods and see fascinating attractions, many related to the struggle against apartheid. Get on and off as much as you like.

Reconnect with Nelson Mandela's past, and get an understanding of where he started his fight against apartheid at his family home in Soweto, 8115 Vilakazi street. A short distance up the road is Tutu House, the home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is home to thousands of South Africans and the site of some of the most iconic events in the nation’s history.

Gold reef city amusement park and mine tour.Private transport in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Gold reef city amusement park and mine tour.Private transport

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Gold Reef City is located South of Johannesburg.
The site where Gold Reef City is situated is an old Gold mine and has been modelled to resemble the gold rush and the gold rich history.
Gold Reef City is actually a combination of a Theme Park and a Life Museum of a Victorian Architecture depicting the story of Gold.
The original mine manager's residence houses the authentic bioscope dedicated to show case how life was during this fascinating period.
Popular Theme park thrill rides available:
Anaconda inverted roller coaster,Golden loop shuttle roller coaster,Jozi Express roller coaster(This coaster will move you through tree tops,mine dumps and if you are brave enough to open your eyes you will have a better view of Johannesburg CBD),Miner's revenge,Raging river rapids,Run away Train, Storm Chaser,High Flying Maverick and Tower of terror.
Gold reef city has less scary rides visitors can participate on:
Log ride,Mermaid,4D Movies,Balloon Wheel.Bumper cars,Fun train and Lazy boat

Meander to South Africa's best kept secrets and experience Lesotho in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Meander to South Africa's best kept secrets and experience Lesotho

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Travel South Africa from Cape Town to Johannesburg in comfort and visit the most popular tourist destinations and most amazing sights. This tour is designed to show you the highlights of South Africa and Lesotho in a casual way, but will also excite the adventurous Tourist with the best kept secrets and optional adrenaline-filled activities.

Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Guided Gold Reef City Heritage Tour

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Gold Reef City Theme Park and Casino is one of Johannesburg's most popular destinations because it is not only educational with history to it but it also caters as entertainment. Gold Reef City was once a gold mine with the first gold discovery in 1886. What you will see now is a world-class theme park and casino boasting with a variety of fun activities and attractions for all age groups. Join us on this tour and enjoy the experience of your own.

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