Johannesburg, nicknamed Egoli (meaning city of gold), is the largest city in Southern Africa. It is one of the top 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world. Johannesburg is a city of contrasts, with its streets ringing out the calls of fruit sellers and street vendors. The city offers an exciting blend of ethnic and western cultural activities which are reflected in the theaters and open air arenas. Johannesburg is South Africa’s premier business destination and is also the technological and financial power house in the country.


Attractions and Things To Do in Johannesburg

The Adler Museum of the History
The museum portrays the history of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in South Africa.

The Pharmacy Museum
Located in Melrose, the museum is home to a large variety of medicines, including more than 670 traditional medicines that have been collected throughout South Africa.

The Nelson Mandela Bridge
The cable-stayed bridge measuring 295 m-long, can accommodate over 3 000 vehicles per hour.

Museum Africa
Depicts life in South Africa from the Stone Age to the Nuclear Age and beyond. The Museum is next to the Market theatre.

The Market Theatre complex
Comprising of 3 theaters, an art gallery, restaurants and pubs.

Mahatma Gandhi Statue
A bronze statue of resistance activist, Mahatma Gandhi. Located in city center.

Lesedi Cultural Village
A multi cultural village set in the bushveld, visitors are given the opportunity to meet families of different tribes. Located just North of Johannesburg.

The Phumanegna Zulu Kraal
Home to traditional Zulu people living and working there.

Melville Koppies
in Johannesburg was once the site of a Stone Age African village and iron-smelting works. Flora includes 80% of the species recorded on the Witwatersrand. Open to thepublic from Setember to April.

Gold Reef City
A theme park featuring roller coaster rides as well as an underground visit to the gold mine is an interesting option.

The Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is truly a moving experience. Open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am to 5pm. Guided tours can be arranged Tel: 011 496 1822, it is advised to book at least 2 weeks in advance.The Museum is located on the corner of Gold Reef and Northern Parkway Road. Entrance fee is R25 for adults, R12 for pensioners and students.

Constitution Hill
A impressive building housing South Africa's Constitutional Court. Inmates imprisoned at these facilities included Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Luthuli, and the only woman to be executed in Sout Africa’s History, Daisy de Melker

Santarama Miniland and Entertainment World
Visitors can view models of South Africa's most popular beacons, such as Robben Island, Johannesburg International Airport, East London Harbour, the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, and the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

The South African Museum of Military History
Home to an impressive collection of weaponry and uniforms from the two world wars.

Zoo Lake
A large park surrounding Zoo Lake, where jazz concerts, rowing boats for hire, a tea garden and a restaurant are available.

Soweto
A popular tourist destination. It is estimated that roughly 1 000 foreign tourists visit every day.

The Nelson Mandela Museum (Located in Soweto)
Is inside the house Nelson lived in before his incarceration, it has been
declared a national monument .

Arch Bishop Tutu’s House (Located in Soweto)

Hector Pieterson Museum (Located in Soweto)
Open Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Located 8288 Maseko Street, Orlando West. Tel: 011 536 0611.

Tours of the Struggle Route (Located in Soweto)
Contact Vukani-Letlhabile Tours. Tel: 011 936 0920 or Vhupo Cruisliner Tours. Tel: 082 633 9469.

Regina Mundi Church (Located in Soweto)
Regina Mundi played an important role in the township's history of resistance against apartheid. Located on 1149 Khumalo Street, Moroka.

The Apartheid Museum (Located in Soweto)
The Apartheid Museum is truly a moving experience. Open Tuesdays to Sundays 10am to 5pm. Guided tours can be arranged Tel: 011 496 1822, it is advised to book at least 2 weeks in advance.The Museum is located on the corner of Gold Reef and Northern Parkway Road. Entrance fee is R25 for adults, R12 for pensioners and students.