Johannesburg
South Africa

WELCOME TO GRATON TOURS & TRANSFERS

Lying at the tip of Africa, South Africa offers you a warm and temperate climate all year round, amazing natural scenery and animal life, as well as all the modern day amenities associated with other popular tourist destinations.

** All photos were taken by Graham whilst on tour with guests

As an additional service to those guests staying at Graton Guest House, or for those who may be staying elsewhere but would like to explore the country, Graton Tours offers a large variety of half, full day and extended tours. Graham Carrick, a partner in Graton Guest House, is a registered tour guide who will personally arrange and lead any tour that you may require. He can also assist with other travel arrangements on your behalf, both locally and anywhere in the world. Some local examples include:

• Johannesburg (affectionately known as Jozi) - with visits to the Apartheid Museum and Origins Centre, reflecting the San culture and rock art, both an absolute must
• Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, the Joburg Zoo & Zoo Lake
• Soweto - Mandela House museum and Hector Peterson Memorial
• Constitution Hill, with the new Court, the Fort and old prison buildings
• Rhino and Lion Park; Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden famous for its pair of black eagles
• The Cradle of Humankind - a World Heritage Site, including Maropeng and the Sterkfontein caves
• Tshwane / Pretoria - the "purple" city of Jacaranda trees and beautiful buildings

For those wishing to travel further afield, tailor-made trips to suit your specific requirements, no matter how small or how different, can be organised

• Sun City & the Pilanesburg Game Reserve
• The Kruger National Park and spectacular Blyde River Canyon
• Kwazulu-Natal - beaches, battlefields and mountains
• Durban - where east meets west in a rainbow of cultures
• Cape Town, the Garden Route, Eastern Cape, Swaziland, Kimberley and many other places.

Transfers to and from OR Tambo International and Lanseria Airports to Graton or other guest houses can also be arranged.

Graton is also a convenient place to start exploring Greater Johannesburg and you'll find plenty to do which is why the tourism department's slogan is "Spend another day in Joburg" - from casinos like Montecasino, theatres such as the world-famous Market Theatre, restaurants aplenty - to museums and art galleries (the Johannesburg Art Gallery and the Jan Smuts Art Route), not forgetting The African Craft Market and the Rosebank Rooftop Market.

For further details please contact Graham Carrick at 082 824 7494

"What a place! We've never been more comfortable. Tony & Graham are the perfect hosts; the tours were fabulous, the food was great (best eggs ever!). We loved every minute & we'll be back!"
John & Susan Stalick, Potomac, Maryland, USA

2009 sees Graton Guest House celebrating 12 years of being in the accommodation business.