{"id":1136,"date":"2022-12-05T10:36:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T08:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/?p=1136"},"modified":"2023-11-01T10:19:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T08:19:01","slug":"gauteng-is-a-popular-destination-this-2022-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivoniabb.co.za\/blog\/gauteng-is-a-popular-destination-this-2022-festive-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng is a popular destination this 2022 festive season!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Petrol prices, exorbitant flight tickets and the cost of living are keeping many people at home this year. If you are staying in Gauteng for the festive season, treat yourself to a break at Rivonia Premier Lodge<\/a>. Our country-style lodge offers lush gardens, well-equipped rooms<\/a> (ranging from Standard to Superior) and a clear sparkling pool. You\u2019ll experience true nature, without leaving the city.<\/p>\n

There is so much to do in and around Johannesburg that you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d like to share some of our favourite places and exciting experiences:<\/p>\n

1. Pilanesberg <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pilanesberg full day all-inclusive Open Safari experience from Johannesburg
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Balloon Safari <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Tour to Soweto<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tour to Soweto, Mandela House, Constitutional Hill and Apartheid Museum
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Maropeng Cradle of Humankind <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

5. The Mall of Rosebank <\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Mall of Rosebank and African Craft market
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Sandton City and Mandela Square <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sandton City and Mandela Square \u2013 movies, shops restaurants
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Fourways Farmers Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Immerse yourself in the most beautiful outdoor market in Johannesburg. Having recently re-located to the beautiful Modderfontein Reserve, the second largest privately owned reserve in Gauteng, Fourways Farmers Market has re-established its reputation as the prettiest market in Joburg.
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Ride on the Gautrain <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Take a ride on the Gautrain from Sandton to Pretoria and back \u2013 the kids will love it
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Prison Break Market <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Prison Break Market – artisanal food, crafters, distillery
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

10. The Maboneng Precinct \u2013 Place of Light<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maboneng is a community and it’s people are the driving force behind the neighbourhood.
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Garden and nature reserve is home to an abundance of wildlife with about 240 bird species recorded on site. A breeding pair of Verreaux\u2019s Eagles nest on the cliffs near the waterfall
\nView website<\/a><\/p>\n

May your holiday season in Gauteng be full of fun, sun and laughter. Rivonia Premier Lodge<\/a> is here for you if you need a break.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Petrol prices, exorbitant flight tickets and the cost of living are keeping many people at home this year. If you are staying in Gauteng for the festive season, treat yourself to a break at Rivonia Premier Lodge. Our country-style lodge offers lush gardens, well-equipped rooms (ranging from Standard to Superior) and a clear sparkling pool. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1149,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[66,15,3,58,52,1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nGauteng is a popular destination this 2022 festive season! - Rivonia Premier Lodge Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Gauteng is a popular destination this 2022 festive season! 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