With easy access from Johannesburg, the Eastern Region has become known for its beautiful sights and playground atmosphere. The Hartbeespoort Dam, surrounded by the Magaliesburg mountains, is popular with watersports enthusiasts with a large open space of water to enjoy. The area is also home to the Sun City Casino Resort offering luxury hotels and golf courses, as well as the most advanced water park in South Africa.

The Eastern Region is home to many game farms and reserves including the Pilanesberg Game Reserve where you can try spot the Big 5. The natural bushveld offers many great eco-tourism opportunities to enjoy the rich fauna and flora of the area.