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Adventure and game viewing right on Jozi’s doorstep

One can always find an excuse to take a break from city life – whether you’re celebrating a big milestone, treating yourself to a mini vaycay, or perhaps fancy a working holiday by moving your “office” to the bush for a change of scenery. And for this purpose, a quick getaway to Cullinan and surrounds is perfect. With the Dinokeng Game Reserve just a stone’s throw away, you can even see the Big Five, right on Jozi’s doorstep!

Situated in the north-east corner of Gauteng, the quaint Victorian village of Cullinan is a short 30-minute drive from Pretoria and just over an hour from Johannesburg. Cullinan’s streets are lined with giant oak trees and Edwardian houses, as well as several cosy cafés and art shops – making for a perfect day out. The town exhibits some fine examples of classic architecture that have survived the

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