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A city founded on gold-mining, it’s no surprise that Johannesburg is a center of economic wealth. However, the success of Johannesburg not only lies in commerce, but in culture as well. Despite being set in a Savannah, a trip to Johannesburg will bring you to one of the world’s largest urban forests. Stark contrasts lie between neighbourhoods where the rich live in high-security compounds while the poor live in undesirable homes. With a population so diverse in background and affluence, there is no dominative language, though English is a common language. So what is Johannesburg? A city of contradictions. A trip to Johannesburg will show you the two sides of South Africa: urban and natural.

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Guest reviews from travelers on tours in and around Johannesburg

Georgia D. | Traveled in August

Well thought out trip, you definitely get to see almost all the South African highlights in a quick time frame. I would definitely budget to do all the add on activities because they are so worth the money. A great first solo trip to Africa for me!

Anonymous | Traveled in August

This was a fantastic trip - our group saw the Big 5 in one day! So much wildlife and baby animals to spot in August, and the climate was comfortable. Be warned that you will join an established group halfway through their trip which can make it difficult to break into the friendships. Overall, a fantastic experience!

Lindsay M. | Traveled in August

This trip was a partnership with ECOTraining for 'Learn to Be a Safari guide'. This trip included daily bush hikes, lots of info from excellent guides, very yummy food and awesome game drives to see many animals in the wild. One of the best and most unique experiences.

Alan | Traveled in August

Excellent trip for the family. Some long traveling days, but the travel enabled us to explore & experience the amazing scenery & wildlife South Africa has to offer. Great trip and an excellent guide. (Wern).

Anonymous | Traveled in August

This itinerary enabled us to have a well-rounded experience in South Africa; Safari experience met and exceeded our expectations; we enjoyed Cape Town and our host in the Be my guest program was gracious. was funny and authentic and made us feel welcomed in their home. Johannesburg allowed us to experience some of the history of South Africa and to ground us in their nation's journey. Looking back, we would have done a much longer tour, but this was just right for us. Thank you!

Anonymous | Traveled in August

FANTASTIC trip! We went for our honeymoon and had an amazing time! We were in a group of 14, which was perfect - not too big, easy to get around. We were able to see everything we wanted and more! In Cape Town, we had the most wonderful guide () and driver (). They hit everything on the itinerary and still managed to add more to our trip, all while maintaining a good timeline. Great insight and knowledge from both of them! The safari was absolutely the highlight. Our itinerary when we book stated that we'd be staying at a different lodge (we thought we'd be at Beck's, but we were at Shiduli). Shiduli was fantastic, but we shared the Beck's information with our families at home. The game rangers and drivers are wonderful, so nothing dangerous happened but that is something that could have caused confusion. Our game ranger and tracker were THE BEST! So much knowledge, experience, and great energy from both of them everyday! Excellent personal touches scattered throughout our time there. I would have loved to be there longer! JoBerg came with a wealth of knowledge. Our guide here was more impersonal than the others we'd worked with up until this point - he kept passing us along to other guides and would wait in the bus (even if Shai from Cape Town brought us somewhere with another guide or different person to lead, he would at least remain in the area with us to answer our questions or add more to the experience). We did not realize how much tipping would be involved or how difficult it would be to get smaller bills (we went to the hotels and banks, but no one was able to give us anything smaller than 50ZAR). Either informing us ahead of time or even charging more for the trip so that tips for guides, drivers, and trackers are already included would be helpful. That way these hard-working people get what they deserve and we can add on top of that if we want to. Overall, it was an AMAZING trip! We created wonderful memories and have some great photos and stories! Thank you for the experience!

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Johannesburg — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips

Travel Highlights

  • To learn the history of Johannesburg and SA, the Apartheid Museum is unmissable.
  • Constitution Hill is key attraction to visit in Johannesburg, where Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were once held.
  • Maboneng is the hip neighbourhood right now and Arts on Main is an up-and-coming art center come Sunday Market.
  • Mary Fitzgerald Square, and the adjacent Jazz Walk of Fame, is the place to start exploring central Johannesburg.
  • The Carlton Center is the tallest building in Africa. Shop on the lower floors or shoot up to the top for the observation deck.
  • The City Hall is a beautiful example of colonial architecture.
  • Get active and head to Zoo Lake where you can run, paddle and row your way around the busy park.

 

Travel Tips

  • You can holiday in Johannesburg at any time of year, thanks to a great climate. Though summer months of December and January are especially beautiful.
  • Beware of petty crime and avoid walking alone or in small groups at night time.
  • Tourists are recommended to drink bottled water, though tap water is safe.
  • If you plan to visit townships such as Soweto, take a guided tour.
  • Using public transport isn’t recommended but tour buses, taxis and rental cars are all good options.

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