Sports in Gauteng

Active formats in Gauteng rest on two things: the distance to the savannah and an early start. The balloon flight over the Magaliesberg mountains begins before dawn — the basket goes up at first light, when the air is still, and after landing there is breakfast and a certificate; the whole outing, drive included, takes six hours.

On the ground the effort is different. The lion walk at the Ukutula reserve runs seven and a half hours at 413 dollars: most of that time is spent on your feet, with handlers alongside and the animals setting the pace. The Dinokeng run takes six hours from Sandton, of which two to two and a half are the game drive; the rest is road, and water is included. Every departure collects guests from the hotel and brings them back.

The longest day is Pilanesberg: twelve hours in an open vehicle across the crater of an extinct volcano, 515 dollars, with a picnic inside the park. The vehicles have no air conditioning, so a hat and water are needed in any season. GetExperience lists 4 active programmes in Gauteng, from 413 to 515 dollars, with the price on some agreed at booking; pages state the effort level, the transfer and the meals. Pages state the effort level, the transfer and the meals; payment is online by card.