for further information visit www.sedibeng.gov.za Johannesburg 1 Boksburg Still affectionately referred to as “the Vaal”, the Sedibeng M1 12 HEIDELBERG RAMBLE - The Heidelberg Ramble takes you region covers the entire Southern Gauteng and is home to through the quaint town of Heidelberg. It has an old world diverse lifestyle and tourism experiences, which all border our Springs charm that is captured by its well-preserved historical T3 THREE RIVERS ROUTE - The businessman's retreat, 17 greatest assets – the Vaal River and Vaal Dam. architecture and buildings . offering prime conferencing facilities, the Three Rivers 12 17 Route winds through the charming suburb of Three Rivers. Soweto Alberton The region is comprised of the three local municipalities of Antique shops, accommodation facilities and other venues Emfuleni, Lesedi and Midvaal under the Sedibeng District in the town echo Heidelberg's unique ambience and Named after the three rivers that cross through the area, 17 Municipality. offerings.. namely the Vaal-, Klip-, and Suikerbos Rivers, the Three 12 R59 Rivers Route boasts attractions along the tree lined streets THINGS TO DO: Sedibeng is a mere 30 minutes drive South of Johannesburg 3 Heritage Sites | Birding and is easily accessible from the R59, which links the region to and is where business, shopping, pleasure and watersport easily mix. Weddings | Conferencing Johannesburg, the R82 linking Johannesburg to the Northern Shopping | Architectural Heritage Free State, the N1, linking Johannesburg and Bloemfontein and the N3, linking Johannesburg to Durban. THINGS TO DO: R82 Devon Conferencing | Shopping | Weddings | Fishing | Birding 17 The total land surface of the region is 4,185 km² and over 80% of the population is located within the Emfuleni Local Municipality. R550 R550 17 R59 75 1 81 11 Signed tour routes across the region showcase diverse Walkerville R550 offerings and ensure that every taste and interest is catered for. R550 78 3 Nigel R550 74 LESEDI 82 R550 T6 R42 69 R557 67 Suikerbosrand 101 R82 R557 66 91 93 104 99 70 Nature Reserve 103 105 94 90 102 68 89 100 T1 RIVER ROAD - Meandering from the inland water resort R59 92 Heidelberg village of Vaaloewer, along the Vaal River to River Road in R42 65 Evaton R550 KLIP ROUTE - The Klip Route is a scenic route that Vanderbijlpark, the River Road Route is a relaxed and 59 R23 71 97 63 R557 wanders along landscapes and farmlands and joins with picturesque route for day-trippers and weekend travellers. 1 60 R23 79 76 either the Walkerville or Suikerbos Routes. This route is in 77 85 Ratanda close proximity to Johannesburg. With many of the superior accommodation and function T5 73 3 establishments on the banks of the Vaal River, the River Sebokeng R42 83 98 62 Meyerton 96 It boasts major industrial developments, such as the Road Route is a water based playground for high energy 58 72 95 Sedibeng Brewery, which is home to Heineken, as well as activities or laid back weekend breaks. R82 EMFULENI R59 other major developments, such as the lifestyle 61 Boipatong 50 R42 64 development of the Eye of Africa. THINGS TO DO: 41 Weddings | Fishing | River Cruises | Spa's | Birding R54 Ho 51 36 THINGS TO DO: ut R54 ko p Cycling | Landscape Photography | Birding R o R42 ad 84 T4 52 T3 53 86 R59 39 55 34 29 42 47 30 37 48 33 Sharpeville 43 38 46 31 1 R57 54 56 57 32 40 44 Vanderbijlpark 45 35 Vereeniging 26 Bophelong 27 49 3 28 15 22 R42 SCENIC ROUTE - The Scenic Route joins Vereeniging to 12 4 20 14 MIDVAAL the historic town of Heidelberg. 5 T2 RIVERFRONT ROUTE - The Riverfront Route extends R42 24 R82 R54 19 13 23 R54 VAAL MARINA ROUTE - The Vaal Marina Route is a from the River Road Route and takes you further along the 2 T1 10 16 Seasonal cosmos fields and wild game fill the 8 11 18 25 9 spectacular, route from Vereeniging to the holiday village of birding, fishing and water sport haven of the Vaal River. 6 21 17 1 breathtaking landscape and hills on this route and visitors 3 Vaal Marina. 7 T2 are welcomed by venues that cater for the nature lover, The Vaal River continues its languid, leisurely course along hiker and birding enthusiast.. this Riverfront Route, which adds the thrill of gaming, The town itself lines the shores of the Vaal Dam where the golfing game drives and world class leisure resorts for both scene is set for picnicking, fishing, sailing or relaxing THINGS TO DO: against the magnificent backdrop of the dam. business and leisure tourists. Game Drives | Hiking | Birding R54 Landscape Photography The Riverfront Route is a getaway for young and old and 1 R59 R82 The dam is unique in that three provinces make up the Sasolburg offers activities day and night. coastline: the Free State, Mpumalanga and the Gauteng 3 coastline, which is by far the most beautiful. This is where R54 you should be! THINGS TO DO: Weddings | Fishing | River Cruisers The Vaal Marina is the perfect corporate getaway and Spa's | Golf | Gaming | Game Drives Vaal Marina teambuilding venue for the outdoor enthusiasts. 88 R59 87 R54 THINGS TO DO: Deneysville Fishing | Birding | Weddings | Conferencing | Sailing Parys Team Building | Quad Biking T4 SHARPEVILLE STRUGGLE ROUTE - The Sharpeville Struggle Route will take you through one of the most historic townships in the region. Sharpeville was established just outside the town of Vereeniging. Residents Vaal Dam R54 of the former Top Location were forced to relocate to Sharpeville, which paved the road for the Sharpeville Massacre. T5 SEBOKENG STRUGGLE ROUTE - The Sebokeng Struggle Route encompasses the vibrant townships of Sebokeng and The Sharpeville Massacre in 1960 and Boipatong Massacre T6 SUIKERBOS ROUTE - The Suikerbos Route will lead you Oranjeville in 1992 shocked the local and international communities Evaton. to the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve and to other smaller R557 WALKERVILLE ROUTE - The Walkerville Route and both tragic events played a role in the beginning and reserves in the area. connects the Vaal to Johannesburg and Soweto. Large, end of the struggle for liberation and for peace in South open tracts of unspoilt countryside, conservation areas The former President Thabo Mbeki referred to Evaton, the Africa. Villiers oldest township in the Vaal, as “Ikhaya Lomzabalazo” – A stone's throw from Johannesburg and on the doorstep of and prolific birdlife act as your guide through this meaning “the Cradle of the Struggle”. the town of Heidelberg, the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve peaceful community. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa has a is an environmentally protected area with Brown Hyena, physical address. With the dawn of a democratic Black Wildebeest, Secretarybird and Protea veld, to name a A favourite amongst cyclists and a blissful weekend On this route, you will experience the mood felt during the dispensation, the former President Nelson Mandela signed few. It offers a wonderful refuge from the bustle of the city. struggle for freedom as narrated by local people. The areas South Africa's Constitution at George Thabe Stadium in escape, the Walkerville Route also offers markets for Sharpeville on 10 December 1996 as tribute to those who farmers, artists and collectors, countrystyle venues and of Sebokeng and Evaton once witnessed unprecedented Hiking trails (including a paraplegic trail), outdoor unrest and upheavels, which are still represented by the lost their lives during the course of the liberation struggle a variety of outdoor activities for the family. and quest for freedom in South Africa.Sharpeville activities, a variety of natural habitats, wildlife and a range many heritage sites it has. of accommodation to fit your pocket await you as you commemorates its fallen heroes and celebrates the signing Specialised adventure seekers, and especially dive of the new Constitution with the Human Rights Precinct. journey on this route. The Sebokeng Struggle Route is now buzzing with lively enthusiasts, will be thrilled by one of the best scuba township taverns, eateries and other entertainment Heritage buffs will also be catered for with the Diepkloof diving training venues in South Africa on this route too. Farm Museum and many Iron Age sites within the reserve. THINGS TO DO: THINGS TO DO: THINGS TO DO: Traditional Township Taverns and Experiences Traditional Township Taverns and Experiences THINGS TO DO: 4 X 4 Activities | Cycling | Scuba Diving | Markets Horse-Cart Tours | Bicycle Tours | Heritage Route Sedibeng Heritage Route Hiking | Heritage Sites | Game Drives | Camping Weddings | Conferencing | Golf | Birding Birding | Nature Photography Discover the Vaal.