Johannesburg, South Africa
Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa:
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. It is popularly known as Jozi, Joburg, or City of Gold by locals. Within this city, the Constitutional Court is based; and is the highest egalitarianism Institute inland. There is a rich wild range of economic centers of gold and diamond trade, which were established in the 1800s. The City of Johannesburg had the opportunity of hosting the first kick-off of the world tournament known as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In Joburg, the most spoken languages are Zulu and English
Highlights:
- Johannesburg overview tour
- Hartebeest Cable Car and Ama Zwing Zwing Zipline
- Guided Pretoria tour
- vibrant Maboneng Precinct
- Shopping at Sandton City
- Safari experience at Lion and Safari Park
- Hot air balloon at Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
- Luxury safari at Pilanesberg National Park
- Boat cruise at Hartbeespoort Dam
- Cultural Visit at Lesedi Village
Why go to Johannesburg:
- Historical tour of Soweto and Apartheid Museum
- Explore the vibrant city of Johannesburg tour to Constitutional Hill, View Joburg from “Top of Africa”, the Apartheid Museum, and Newtown Junction
- For more fun make a historical tour to Gold Reef Mine and family-fun entertainment at the theme park
- Within Johannesburg, explore the vibrant Maboneng Precinct and South African Museum of Military
- Visit Lindfield Victorian House Museum in Auckland Park outside Johannesburg, a living museum of the Victorian era
- While in Johannesburg visit Wits Art Museum which opened in 2012 showcasing African art from South Africa & other West and Central Africa countries
- Johannesburg is home to affordable accommodation
- Mandela Square is one of the finest dining destinations & Sandton is also home to one of the best Theatres in the land.
- Take a day trip to visit Pretoria an hour away from Johannesburg, the tour includes visitation to Voortrekker Monument, Freedom Park, Paul Kruger House Museum, Union Buildings, Church Square, Ou Raadsaal, Palace of Justice, and Capitol Theatre
Best of Johannesburg:
Visit Newtown the heart of Johannesburg discover Newtown Cultural Precinct, visit the large Victoria Building which houses Market Theater and African Museum. Therefore, take a turn to a jazz club Kappie on the doorstep of Market Theater. Explore Sandton City one of the largest shopping centers in the Southern hemisphere holding 290 stores linked to Nelson Mandela Square which boasts a 6-meter bronze statue of the former South African president. The square caters to the finest restaurant and a 200-seater Old Mutual Theater shown over 100 performance. The full-day tour to Maropeng Visitor center offers guests to the Cradle of Humankind which is proclaimed a World Heritage Site in 1990, the site lies mainly in the Gauteng area with 12 made up caves of which human & animal fossils have been found.
Explore the Tumulus Building underground by boat to see the grassy mound taking guests back to ancient times, the discovery of the giant burial mound, or buried fossils with concrete sticking out the top. The Sterkfontein Caves were donated to the University of the Witwatersrand by the Stegmann family, it is an archaeological site where Mrs. Ples was discovered in 1947. Mrs. Ples is the name given to an almost complete skull of a female Australopithecus Africanus. Enjoy a day safari tour away from Johannesburg at the Lion and Safari Park located in Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site wildlife conservation enclosed for lions, hyenas, wild dogs, and various antelope. Take a turn to Hartbeespoort Dam and visit the Elephant and Monkey Sanctuary for a close-up encounter or opt for the most beautiful panoramic views of Magaliesberg Mountain on Hartebeest Cable Car. Join Canaways Travel in showcasing the best affordable tours around Johannesburg for couples traveling with families, honeymooners, or for leisure travel.
When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is one of the best South African destinations which can be visited at any time of the year. Winter months are usually colds and these are between June to September, Spring will be between September to December, and summer months are from December to April with a lot of rain during this period. April to June will be autumn
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