At the beginning of 1648 a Dutch ship was dubbing the Cape of Good Hope when it hit a rock causing a serious damage. The…
South Africa
Johannesburg Travel Guide
City Overview of Johannesburg The former gold mining town Johannesburg today is a dynamic city that is not only the largest metropolis in Africa, but…
Johannesburg Hotels
The hotels below are divided into three different price ranges. Luxurious (over 2000 R) Moderate (500 to 2000 R) Inexpensive (up to 500 R) Unless…
Events in Johannesburg
Easter border show South Africa’s largest consumer fair, with 30 exhibition themes ranging from furniture to sports and household goods to hobbies. Around 500,000 visitors come…
Transportation in Johannesburg
Public transportation With a whole fleet of new double-decker buses, Metrobus runs on schedule from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on over 100 lines through…
Attractions in Johannesburg
Attractions in Johannesburg Apartheid Museum Significantly, Nelson Mandela was the one who officially opened the critically acclaimed Apartheid Museum in 2001. Within a short time, this…
City Tours and Excursions in Johannesburg
City tours Johannesburg from the air Historical Flights (Tel: (0800) 98 03 21; Internet: www.historicflight.co.za ) organizes slow champagne flights in historic aircraft like the JU52. Bill Harrop’s…
Johannesburg Restaurants
VAT, which is currently 14%, is already included in all prices on the menu. Most restaurants do not charge a service charge. The waitrons (the local name for waiters…
Nightlife in Johannesburg
Johannesburg has a lively nightlife, with bars and discos that are constantly changing. In Soweto and other townships, nightlife focuses on the shebeens (informal pubs, often in residential…
Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Airport address: Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport, 1627, South Africa Information: Airport information desks are located in all terminals. Info…