Jovial Johannesburg

Positioned on the mineral-wealthy hills of Witwatersrand, it is one of the richest cities of South Africa. Fondly known as the Egoli, this literally means the Place of Gold, is also economic powerhouse of the country. The Carlton Center, Africa’s tallest structure, is placed here. Surrounded by more than six million trees, its weather is always pleasant to let you tour the city anytime of the year. Never ever think about missing the city tour just because of its crime rate, because taking proper precautions will let you enjoy the tour to its fullest. Presence of recently built Nelson Mandela Bridge and the Newtown District that contains museums, theatre and huge market, is verifying its ongoing movement towards becoming one of the greatest urban city worldwide. Tour to the suburban Soweto will give you a chance to take look at many historical monuments, music places, and even happening pubs and bars. Whereas, traveling to Alexandria Township will let you take glimpses of very unique urban community. As far as its history goes, the province was abode to the San tribes however; it was inhabited by Bantu-speakers during 1200 and the 1700s witnesses the presence of communities of Sotho-Tswana. These people were dependent on mines of iron, tin and copper, along with agriculture and raising goats, cattle and sheep for their livelihood. Construction of main building structures of the region was witnessed during 1930s.

Culturally-rich

The culturally-rich city keeps its culture alive with numerous cultural venues and it provides platform to the country’s cultural as well as inventive industries. You can see many opera acts, theater performances, large-scale exhibitions, and comedy-related stuff in the city venues. One of the biggest annual affair is the happening Dance Umbrella and   Kwaito’s music is heard almost at every nook and corner of the province. It places many renowned theaters and naming few are the Market Theatre, the Alexander Theatre, the Civic Theatre, and the Wits’ theatre, etc. It also houses many art galleries like the Standard Bank, Absa gallery, and the Johannesburg Art Gallery, it is really cultural soul of Africa. In an attempt to keep everybody enlightened about the culture, numerous institutions for cultural training are also present here.

Nightlife and restaurants

The locals believe in living a lively nightlife and many taverns are available to let one enjoy the end of the day. Its Melville district’s nightlife is very famous among the locals as well as tourists. Several nightlife places have casual dress code, whereas many of the nightclubs will allow you to wear your favorite dress.

Some of the nightclub places include:

Roxy Rhythm Bar

One of the best places to enjoy nightlife and here you would be able to hear nightlong happening music along with playing pool.

Catz Pajamas

A pub as well as restaurant and after partying all night you will be able to enjoy breakfast in a sultry sunlight at the spot.

Xai Xai

A nightclub that offers almost all type of drinks

Radium Beer Hall

It came into existence as tea room but became beer hall afterwards and following the trend till now.

Gastronomy

The city offers many restaurants that serve local as well as international delicacies

Le Canard

The place is decorated in a very unique manner and the best served dishes are prepared from veal, seafood and duck.

La Belle Terrasse and Loggia

The premises will let you take look at surrounding magnificent views with the service provided is the best.

Linger Longer

Came into existence during 1961; the magnificently-decorated place is mainly frequented by business people.

Vilamoura

The place serves the best seafood and Portuguese cuisines. Along with this, it is well decorated and here you will be able to hear Latin American music for all night.

Alluring sightseeing

Constitution HillMuseum

It was opened to public recently i.e., in the 2004. It was a prison that detained many famous political activists including Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Presently, it houses Constitutional Court of South Africa as well as an exceptional museum.

Apartheid Museum

Being here will let you peep into the 70’s township of Johannesburg. One of the city’s leading tourist spot came into existence covers area of almost 6,000 square meters. It came into existence during 2001 and was inaugurated by none other than Nelson Mandela. The spot is frequented by tourists as well as locals.

Soweto

The place will give you feel of conquest over domination and it was home to the famous freedom fighter Nelson Mandela.

Johannesburg Zoo

The zoo contains all the ‘big five’ and more than two thousand animals could be seen in the zoo. You could also explore beautiful gardens while going to the zoo and many guided tours during day and night are arranged.

South African Museum of Military History

The museum is located in a close proximity of the zoo and the place displays South Africa’s military history in the form of many armaments used by them.

Johannesburg Botanic Gardens

One of the most famous recreational park of the region, it locates splendid terraced rose gardens. You could organize grouped tour or camp into the vicinity.

Melville Village

Roaming around the locality will give you a breeze of pleasure and the place is mix match of commercial as well as residential areas. Here you could see numerous homes converted into guest houses and the tourists prefer to stay in these houses.

Origins Centre Museum

Positioned in the premises of the University of the Witwatersrand, it will let you take glimpses of rock art of South Africa.

Transport for roaming around

Bus

Metrobus or double-decker buses serve the city circles in a very good manner. Renowned as the safest mode of transport, it voyage through more than 100 routes of the region.

Minibus taxis

You could explore the region very quickly but it is not as safe as the public transport. You could get this transport from every nook and corner of the province.

Metered taxis

Relatively expensive but are regarded as safety mode of transport. You might not find them on street but ‘order on call’ facility is available.

Car Hire

You could voyage the city circles in an easy manner by hiring a car and several hotels are providing this facility to the guests. Minimum 23 years of age and valid license is a must.

Accommodations

Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre

Its restaurant offers many regional as well as international cuisines as well as it locates huge swimming pool and a spa.

Metcourt Laurel Hotel

Located in close proximity of Johannesburg International Airport and the city center. It offers perfect accommodation facilities as well as a casino and restaurant.

Sunnyside Park Hotel

The hotel’s colonial appeal is still alive and it also displays its contemporary appeal. It contains gym, parking area, pub, and business center, among all.

Bryanston Hotel

A three-star hotel that offers facilities like restaurant, swimming pool, internet connection, and gym, etc.

The Courtyard Hotel Rosebank

The hotel structure will introduce you with the colonial as well as contemporary style and is good for casual tourists as well as businessperson.