Hotels in West Rand, South Africa
West Rand lies just west of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, and is famous for its gold mining history and the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO site with ancient hominid fossils. The climate here is mild, with warm, rainy summers from October to April (68-86°F / 20-30°C) perfect for exploring the Sterkfontein Caves or hiking the Magaliesberg mountains, and dry, sunny winters from May to September (41-68°F / 5-20°C) ideal for hot air ballooning over Hartbeespoort Dam or visiting the Krugersdorp Game Reserve. You can hunt for gold nuggets at the Kromdraai Gold Mine in the summer, while winter's clear skies make for epic views of the Magaliesberg range from the dam.