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Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city is without doubt the unofficial Capital of South Africa. It is the financial hub of the country and the OR Tambo International Airport is the main gateway to South Africa. This city, also known as Egoli (place of gold), is steeped in history and was at the heart of the country’s political and social transformation.

The city-centre itself is run-down but downtown Johannesburg has been rejuvenated and this “Newtown” boasts the Nelson Mandela Bridge, MuseuMAfrica (Johannesburg’s premier history museum), Craft Centre, Cultural Centre, the SAB World of Beer and more.

The epi-centre has moved from the city centre out to the northern suburbs, where Sandton City has taken over as the showpiece of the city, with luxury hotels, convention centres, large shopping malls, theatres and restaurants. In contrast Soweto, a product of the apartheid era, has one of the highest concentrations of people in Africa and today is a mixture of shacks, mansions and informal traders. This township is home to the struggle including the infamous 1976 Soweto uprising.

There are many interesting things to see and do in Johannesburg, including a guided tour of Soweto, a visit to the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City and a wide range of art galleries and live theatres. There are also tours to Pretoria, Cullinan, Sun City, the Pilansberg Game Reserve, the Rhino & Lion Park and Lesedi Cultural village in the Magaliesberg.

Other Gauteng cities: Pretoria

Tours from Jo’burg: Gauteng Safari




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Accommodation
Bed & Breakfasts

Luxury (4 star)TOP
Situated in the residential areas of Craighall, Melville, Rivonia and Rosebank – the traveller is spoilt for choice. Featured: Cotswold More >>
R200 - R399 pp sharing   
Guest Houses

Comfort (3 star)TOP
The selected accommodations in the Bedfordview, Rosebank and Melville areas are a short drive from restaurants. Featured: The Bedford View More >>
R200 - R399 pp sharing   
Luxury (4 star)TOP
A wide selection of guest houses in various suburbs offering personal service and excellent value for money.
Featured: Out of Africa More >>
R200 - R399 pp sharing   
Prestige (5 star)TOP
These accommodations are mostly in the northern suburbs close to world class shopping malls and restaurants.
Featured: Tladi Lodge More >>
R400 - R599 pp sharing R600 - R799 pp sharing   
Hotels & Lodges

Luxury (4 star)TOP
The hotels selected are mostly in the Sandton area but also includes a hotel at the O. R International airport. Featured: The Quatermain More >>
R600 - R799 pp sharing  R800 - R999 pp sharing R1000 - R2499 pp sharing   
Luxury (Boutique)TOP
Enjoy the tranquillity and personalised service of these small 4 star hotels (less than 15 rooms), located in the northern suburbs. Featured: The Peech Hotel More >>
R400 - R599 pp sharing R600 - R799 pp sharing  R800 - R999 pp sharing  
Prestige (5 star)TOP
These hotels have over 100 rooms and are situated in the northern suburbs close to upmarket malls with excellent restaurants and shopping opportunities. Featured: Hyatt Regent More >>
R800 - R999 pp sharing R1000 - R2499 pp sharing  R2500+ pp sharing  
Prestige (Boutique)TOP
Situated predominantly in the Rosebank and Sandton areas these 5 star hotels with less than 100 rooms offer guests an escape from the bustle of city life. Featured: The Fairlawns More >>
R1000 - R2499 pp sharing  R2500+ pp sharing  
Self Catering

Comfort (3 star)TOP
These apartment blocks are usually situated within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Featured: Don Sandton IV More >>
R400 - R599 pp sharing R600 - R799 pp sharing   
Luxury (4 star)TOP
Small selection of self catering units situated in the Sandton / Rosebank area . Featured: Rivonia BB More >>
R400 - R599 pp sharing R600 - R799 pp sharing   
Activities
Active

Fighter flightTOP
Experience the thrill of a flight in an ex-military jet (Impala Mk1, L29 Delphin or L39 Albatros). The flight includes high speed, low level flying plus aerobatics (loops, barrel rolls and inverted flight).
R7 000-R9 000 pp30 minutes
MicrolightingTOP
Experience the thrill of the wind in your face as you skim the treetops getting a bird’s eye view of the countryside, on this half hour tandem flight.
R300-R500 pp
4x4 CourseTOP
This half day course on the basics of 4x4 off-road driving includes an hour theory session and 3 hours of practical driving in 4x4 land rovers.
R600-R800 pp
Golfing BryanstonTOP
This premium parklands golf course, presents a challenge even to the experienced golfer with its many water hazards.
R300-R500 ppgreen fees
R600-R800 ppgreen, clubs & cart fee
Tandem skydivingTOP
After a short briefing you take to the skies where you exit the plane and experience 40-50 seconds of freefall at about 120mph. The jump lasts about 5 minutes and is videoed and put on a DVD for you.
R1 000-R2 000 pp
Tree top tourTOP
After a safety briefing you are transported up the mountain where you make your way down the kloof by sliding between platforms along a steel cable. This 2½ hour tour takes place in the Magaliesberg about 1½ hours from Jo’burg.
R300-R500 pp
Royal Kensington golfingTOP
The Royal Johannesburg Kensington golf club has two 18 hole championship courses, each with its own set of different challenges.
R200-R400 pp green fees
R500-R700 ppgreen, club & cart fee
Glendower golfingTOP
This magnificent parklands course, with lush fairways and manicured greens, is one of South Africa’s top courses and has been declared a nature reserve.
R100-R200 ppgreen fees
R300-R500 ppgreen, clubs & cart fee
Game horse trailTOP
Enjoy a 2 hour trail in a game reserve with over 600 head of game. The reserve is about 40km from Johannesburg and the Wonder Cave and Sterkfontein Caves are nearby.
R200-R300 pp
Culture

Soweto tourTOP
Spend the morning on a tour of Soweto township, home to the struggle, including the infamous 1976 Soweto uprising. It has one of the highest concentrations of people in Africa and today is a mixture of shacks, mansions and informal traders.
R200-R500 pp
City theatresTOP
There are several theatres in the city, offering everything from contemporary productions to symphony concerts, with both local and overseas artists.
R20-R100 information pack
Gold Reef CityTOP
This historical theme park is a fascinating tribute to the gold mining era depicting mining life in the early 19th century. Visit the miner’s cottages, tour the gold mine and if interested go on an underground tour.
R200-R400 ppentry fee & tour
R400-R600 ppJo’burg & Gold Reef tour
Apartheid MuseumTOP
An excellent museum, that tells an emotional story of the rise and fall of apartheid.
R20-R50 ppentry fee & tour
R300-R500 pphalf day tour
Wonder CaveTOP
This enormous cave is part of the Cradle of Humankind and consists of fossil remains, an underground lake and lovely stalactite & stalagmite formations.
R40-R60 pp
Constitutional HillTOP
The museum and new Constitutional court, a place of solidarity and democracy, are situated on the old prison site. Walk through the court, prison, isolation cells and read the contributions on We the People wall.
R20-R100 pp
Art collectionsTOP
Some of the country’s most prized art work can be viewed at the Johannesburg Art Gallery (museum), Standard Bank Art Gallery (corporate) and Everard Read Gallery (commercial).
R20-R100information pack
Sterkfontein CavesTOP
This is where “Mrs Ples”, a 2.5 million year old skull and “Little Foot” a 4.17 million years old skeleton were found. The tours leave from the new visitor’s centre, Maropeng.
R100-R200 ppMaropeng & Sterkfontein
Meteorite craterTOP
This is the world’s largest and oldest meteorite crater. The full day tour is technical and aimed at professional and amateur geologists.
R600-R900 pp
Cultural villageTOP
A visit to this multi-cultural village includes a tour of 4 traditional homesteads, a presentation on myths and cultural traditions, a song and dance routine and an African meal.
R200-R500 ppself drive
R600-R900 pptour (ex Jhb)
Johannesburg tourTOP
Tour the city and suburbs to see historic Rand-Lord homes, reminders of a bygone era as well as modern day Johannesburg.
R400-R600 pphalf day tour
Pretoria tourTOP
This tour, departing from Johannesburg, takes in many of Pretoria’s historic landmarks, including the Union Buildings, Kruger House and the Voortrekker Monument.
R400-R700 pphalf day
City & diamond tourTOP
Depart Johannesburg and travel through Pretoria (admiring some of its beautiful buildings) en-route to Cullinan. Explore this quaint village and go on a surface tour of this operational diamond mine.
R600-R900 pp half day
Military museumTOP
The museum documents the history of all military conflict in which South Africans participated reflecting historical aspects and illustrating technological developments in warfare.
R20-R40 ppentry fee
R300-R500 pphalf day tour
Leisure

Jo’burg casinosTOP
There are 4 large casinos in and around the city, all with a wide range of entertainment, restaurants and nearby accommodation.
R20-R100information pack
Top restaurantsTOP
Johannesburg is without doubt the restaurant capital of South Africa and for this reason we have selected 15 restaurants with not only fine dining but also that something extra i.e. views, wine cellar, ethnic experience etc.
R20-R100 information pack
R20-R100 Eat Out Magazine
Scenic ballooningTOP
A short drive away, you can experience the thrill of floating silently and majestically for an hour in a hot air balloon, sipping champagne and ending with a hearty breakfast on landing.
R2 000-R3 000 pp
Shopping MallsTOP
These extensive up-market shopping malls have a vast range of shops with just about every product imaginable, restaurants and a comprehensive cinema and entertainment centre.
R20-R100 information pack
Sun City tourTOP
Depart Johannesburg and travel through the beautiful Magaliesberg to Sun City, famous for its lavish extravaganzas, million dollar golf tournament, casino and entertainment centre.
R800-R1 200 ppfull day
Wildlife

Walter Sisulu NBGTOP
Consisting of beautifully landscaped indigenous gardens, incorporating various theme gardens and a nature reserve. Over 230 species of birds have being recorded here, including a pair of breeding Black Eagles.
R15-R30 pp
Lion & Rhino ParkTOP
The reserve, 50 minutes from Johannesburg, has over 600 head of game and boasts lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, hippo and wild dog. Also on the reserve is “Wonder Cave”.
R20-R100 ppself drive
R400-R600 pptour (ex Jhb)
Big 5 gameTOP
Departing Johannesburg, travel through the scenic Magaliesberg to the Pilansberg National Park, where you can view Big 5 game in a malaria free environment.
R800-R1 000 ppfull day
Jo’ burg ZooTOP
Enjoy the peaceful surrounds of this world-class zoo that has over 400 species of birds and animals, large well maintained lawns, a restaurant and kiosk.
R30-R50 pp
Elephant rideTOP
Enjoy a guided 2½ hour tour through the elephant sanctuary, interacting with the elephants. The more adventuours can then go on a short elephant ride. The sanctuary is an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria.
R400-R500 pptour
R1 000-R1 200 pptour & ride


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