Jo'burg
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Things 2 do places 2 go
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
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, joining 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
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.