Things To Do when you visit Centurion, South Africa

Some of the exciting things one can do when you are visiting Centurion are day trips to historical sites, cultural attractions or you can explore the long list of other local attractions in and around Centurion.

The must-see places in Centurion, South Africa are:

• Irene Village Mall – it’s a true shopper’s paradise with a medley of fashion, restaurants, services and speciality shops. The family-friendly environment allows kids to play on the ground level fountain while their parents keeping a watchful eye on them.  (Address: Nellmapius Dr & Van Ryneveld Ave, Irene Farm Villages, Centurion, 0133, South Africa)

• Locrate Market – open-air market full of aspiring entrepreneurs, creators and innovators who showcase their best creative collections. (Address: 26°14’20. 27°54’20, 7th Ave, Centurion, 0037, South Africa)

• Rooihuiskraal Historical Terrain – declared a national monument in 1981 and it has an animal farm, children’s playground, picnic area, two Barns, a Lapa for private functions and a restaurant. (Address: Rooihuiskraal North, Centurion, 0157, South Africa)

• Super Sport Park – it’s a cricket sports stadium which can host 22 000 people and it’s only 1.3 kilometres away from the Centurion Mall. (Address: 283 West Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0046, South Africa)

• Jan Smuts House Museum – this home represents the lifestyle of General Jan Smuts 1910 – 1950. The General and his wife died in this Big House and their ashes were scattered on the top of Smuts Koppie.  (Address: Jan Smuts Avenue, Centurion, 0062, South Africa)

• South African Mint Company – it’s the leading African mint with over 100 years’ experience in supplying high-quality currency and commemorative coins to Africa and the world. (Address: Old Johannesburg Rd, & Gateway, Centurion, 0154)

• Luton Valley Bird Sanctuary – offers fantastic birding, hiking and walking trails for visitors. A perfect spot for the wildlife photographers.  Tired travellers can rest on the banks of the large dam and enjoy the splendour of Africa. (Address: Charles De Gaulle Crescent, 0181 Centurion, Gauteng)

• Acrobranch Forest Adventure Challenge – enjoy Acrobranching at the Big Red Barn, just 15 minutes away from Centurion CBD. It’s an adventure through a wonderful forest of eucalyptus trees. This exhilarating fun activity is for children as young as three years old to experience. (Address: Glen Avenue (M18), Centurion, Northern Gauteng)