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"If
you want to see the real South Africa -- and try to understand it --
Joburg has to be on your itinerary," says an edition of
Lonely Planet.
 Take
a memorable tour through the beautiful tree-lined streets of Yeoville,
one of Johannesburg’s oldest suburbs, alive with culture and history.
Witness and experience the beautiful churches, synagogues, the water
tower, trading areas, stunning views and make sure you pay a visit to
the loving haven and home of Nazareth House. And after sunset, shake
it at Da Flava in Rockey Street or Piccadilly Café, a great place
to go for hip hop, funk and drum’n’bass.
Experience the
rich culture and learn more about the history of the Constitutional
Court, the highest court in the country; the Old Fort; the notorious
Number Four jail, and more at Constitution Hill.
For an eagle’s eye view from Johannesburg, see the beautiful view
from the Carlton Centre, Africa’s tallest building at 50 stories
(222 metres).
Discover a city
in transformation, with a unique character, in the heart of Newtown. Definitely
worth a visit is Museum Africa, the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, the world-renowned
Market Theatre, the grooving Jazz clubs and shows, and don’t forget
the towering Nelson Mandela Bridge.
Discover one of
Joburg’s forgotten natural secrets - The Wilds in Houghton.
Find interesting
bargains and unique finds at the Bruma Lake Flea Market, an area also
alive with an established Chinese community and diverse selection of
Chinese restaurants.
A visit to the
Rosebank Rooftop Market (many regard as South Africa’s best flea
market) featuring 500 stalls offering clothing, beautiful ceramics,
arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles.
And while you’re
there, a must-see is also the African Crafts Market, an extraordinary
and exotic collection of African arts and craft products, hand-carved
from all over Africa and a selection of African animal skins and horns
Hit a rave –
Some of the biggest and best in South Africa
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Explore the beautiful grounds of the Johannesburg Zoo, with numerous
trees, water features and magical walks around the various animal
enclosures as well as 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles.
If you dare, why not go on one of their special moonlight tours, allowing
you to observe the habits of nocturnal creatures and taking a peek
behind the scenes.
At Zoo Lake relax
by hiring a rowing boat on the lake, join in for a round of tennis
or perhaps try your hand at the bowling club. Or, if you would like
to do as little as possible, enjoy a delicious meal at Moyo Restaurant.
A trip to Zoo Lake is definitely worth a visit.
The Zoo Lake
Bowls Club is quite a favourite amongst sport enthusiasts and after
a tiring day, relax at their clubhouse with one of their affordable
drinks. They have also recently introduced a Croquet green to their
amenities
Only a neighbourhood
or two from the buzzing city centre, enjoy a leisurely walk and take
in the breathtaking views of the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve.
Visit the world’s
deepest pub or if this is not your cup of tea, go down and and explore
the workings of a gold mine at Gold Reef City. If you’re a bit
claustrophobic perhaps, you could always try your luck at the Gold
Reef City Casino or unleash the child within at Africa’s greatest
entertainment Theme park with an abundance of adventure rides, fun-filled
activities, tours, restaurants and so much more.
Visit the Apartheid
Museum for in-depth information on the history of the people’s
revolution illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid, the oppressive
past but also the bright future that all South Africans can call their
own.
Visit South Africa
Breweries World of Beer for an unforgettable experience of the magic
of beer and the brewing thereof and don’t forget to relax with
two glasses of ice-cold frosty afterwards.
Take a day trip
to Soweto – a vibrant township which was often the focus of
the apartheid struggle.
Visit the Hector
Peterson memorial museum, recently renovated offering a detailed account
of the events of 1976 and built in memory of those who died in unrest,
including visuals and eye-witness accounts.
Experience a
true African Spa treatment or massage.
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See Black Eagles in the city at Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens.
Enjoy a breathtaking
Lippizaner Horse Show in Kyalami.
Discover the
famous Cullinan Diamond Mine, where the world’s biggest diamond
was discovered and learn more about the history of the mine and mining
methods.
Enjoy a relaxing
meal at the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site and the world’s
richest hominid site.
Definitely worth
a visit is the Sterkfontein Caves, one of the world’s most productive
and important palaeonthropological sites.
Pop into the
Joburg Lion Park where cuddly Lion and Hyena Cubs are often available
for photo opportunities.
Take a historical
flight in an old DC3 plane or float in a balloon at sunrise.
Take a ride or
just clean and feed Elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary.
Track down the
Big 5 at Pilansberg Nature Reserve (malaria-free).
Grab the opportunity
to learn about fascinating creatures such as the wild dog, cheetah
and various species of owls and vultures at the De Wildt Cheetah and
Wildlife Centre.
Visit South Africa’s
premier holiday resort, Sun City, offering a multitude of entertainment,
activities and attractions to keep everyone happy for hours on end.
This includes the world-renowned Lost City golf course, sensational
casinos, world-class hotels, not to mention the variety of sports
and water activities. And if you’d like to break away from all
the glamour for a few hours, take a day trip into the adjacent Pilansberg
Nature Reserve, located almost at the doorstep of the spectacular
Sun City complex.
A visit to the
sunshine-town of Warmbaths and its hot water springs is the ideal
place to unwind and rejuvenate body and soul.
Visit Lesedi,
a multi-cultural African village where you will experience traditional
song & dance taking you to the heart beat of Africa. Visit the
traditional villages of the Zulu with their fighting shields, the
Xhosa with the beautiful thatched homes and red blankets, the Pedi
courtyards and drums and the straw hats and ponies of Basotho.
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