Johannesburg is the largest and most populated city in South Africa, and an ideal place for exploring African culture. It is famous for being one of only three African cities officially nominated as a “global city”. One of its charming attractions is the Gold Reef City theme park. There are many shopping options in Johannesburg and at night there are many theaters, casinos and live music for entertainment. If you are interested in wild animals, don’t miss the Johannesburg zoo. Many open-air activity enthusiasts enjoy practicing kayaking and rafting on the Vaar River.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Ellis Park Stadium
- University of Witwatersrand
- Birthplace of Humanity (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Market Theatre
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Apartheid Museum
- Hector Pieterson Museum
- Safari in Lion Park
- Nelson Mandela Square
General Information
Altitude: 1,753 masl Surface Area: 1,644 km² Time Zone: UTC +2 Language: Afrikaans and English Currency: Rand Voltage: 220 V
How to get there
O.R. Tambo International Airport is the main gateway to the city, for both local and international flights. Other smaller local airports are Rand Airport, Grand Central Airport and Lanseria.
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