Johannesburg
The most populous city in South Africa and the third most populous city in Africa is known as the ““city of gold.” Home to 3 million people, it’s the financial and commercial heartland of South Africa and the main entry point for most overseas visitors.
What Will I See?
- O.R Tambo International Airport – the largest and busiest in Africa
- Skyscrapers
- Gold mines
- The Sterkfontein Caves – a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Cradle of Humankind where Dr. Broom discovered Mrs. Ples and Little Foot
- Museums, art galleries, theme parks and botanical gardens
- A vibrant mix of cultures and pulsing city life
- Restaurants, bars, theaters and tree lined streets
What Can I Do?
- Visit numerous museums including the Apartheid Museum, Museum Africa and Mandela Museum
- Experience a vibrant Township tour in Soweto
- Visit the Johannesburg Zoo
- Visit Gold Reef City Theme Park and experience 19th century gold mining
- See the Cradle of Mankind at the Sterkfontein Caves
- Shop in malls and African craft markets
- Visit the Johannesburg Art Gallery
- Self-drive through the Lion & Rhino Nature Reserve located just outside the city
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