Joannesburg – The largest city in South Africa, situated on the Witwatersrand hills, known also as The City of Gold, is an energetic metropolis with a mixture of exciting night life, many tourist attractions and a bustling business district. There are so many sights for tourists to visit starting with the Apartheid Museum where there are engrossing chronicles of the apartheid era. Then visit the Carlton Center and travel up to the 50th floor to get a superb view of the whole city of Johannesburg.
Go on a Township tour of Soweto and see Desmond Tutu’s home, The Mandela Museum and visit a typical shenbeen which is a local pub. Not to be missed is a visit to Gold Reef City theme park which is about 8 km outside central Johannesburg where there are fascinating attractions showing the sites of old Johannesburg, lots of interest for kids and adults alike and the pouring of gold can even be viewed from inside a mineshaft. Restaurants and a Casino are available as well.
Take a visit to the National Heritage site of Constitution Hill where South Africa’s tumultuous history can be followed. The Constitutional Court which is the highest court in South Africa the highest court in the Land is located right beside it. Even closer at hand is the attractive Randburg Waterfront, now called The Brightwater Commons, featuring shops, restaurants a flea market and a musical fountain. All in all a pleasant outing for the whole family.
Johannesburg is home to two stadiums which were used during the World Cup 2010. Ellis Park, in the center of Jahannesburg and the majestic Soccer City with its huge capacity of over 90,00, where the opening match and the final match were played.
The airport in Johannesburg is O.R Tambo International Airport which has flights in and out from all over the world.
Whilst touring South Africa, visitors to Johannesburg will find innumerable Restaurants suiting all different tastes. Casinos are readily available, cultural activities abound and there are also a number of interesting museums and art Galleries.
