![]() Johannesburg for Tourists. Whilst Joburg has a fearsome reputation and people like speaking about how many times they've been killed there, in reality it's not too frightening. For most people the closest sign of the potential violence are the bricked up walls hiding beautiful residential houses, with electric fences and razor wire above them and a sign indicating . It is the capital of Gauteng province and the largest city in the country; and is endearingly known to locals as Joburg, Jozi or Egoli (place of Gold). Indeed, mine dumps are never far away, rubbing shoulders with the fruits of its labour - shiny modern skyscrapers intermingled with 1. Indian bazaars & African muti shops (where traditional healers dispense advice & traditional medicine). Johannesburg is the largest city in the world not situated on a lake, navigable river or by the coast (the only reason that it was born was because of gold). It is home to Africa's tallest building, the Carlton Centre. Phone 0. 86. 1- 7. Johannesburg hotels. For accommodation in Johannesburg, see our list of Johannesburg hotels. We suggest staying at the Saxon Boutique Hotel. It made the prestigious Cond. From the observation deck, see the city skyline and right up to Soccer City in Soweto. When you're back on the ground, take a drive eight minutes away, and gain further insight to South Africa's political and historical transformation at Constitutional Hill. The Old Fort Prison exhibit exposes the prison cells where both activists and citizens were held during the dark days of apartheid. The Constitutional Court tour unveils proceedings where big decisions on the constitution are made. Then head over to 4. Stanley Avenue to end your first CBD experience in true South African style. Sip Fair Trade. African coffee and dine in the spacious, shady courtyard- style setting. ![]() Pick up a trinket, handmade garment or sculptures at the artsy boutiques. View Larger Map. Apartheid Museum. Home; Travel South Africa. Western Cape; Eastern Cape; KwaZulu-Natal; Mpumalanga; Limpopo; Free State; Gauteng; Northern Cape; North West; Things to do in South Africa.The Apartheid Museum illustrates the rise and fall of the racially prejudiced system that saw many of South Africa's people struggle against injustice for half a century. This is not just a tourist attraction and I believe every South African should visit both young and old. It is both a reminder of our country's past failures and struggles s well as a beacon of hope for a brighter future. If you were born during or after 1. ![]() ![]() I can guarantee that you will feel sadness but at the end you will also feel a sense ofrenewed hope. For those wanting a full day trip, head over to Gold Reef City for the remainder of the day. The area sparked extensive gold trade during the 1. South African 'Rand.' What better way is there to explore and celebrate such a golden city then other than an amusement park based on gold mining? The theme park is a colourful depiction of mining life at the turn of the 1. South Africa. Gold Reef City is an all- day affair less than 1. ![]() Cartolina dalla vacanza. Design by Gio&Vi Mitopositano com - News Manciano - Saturnia - indexvecchia - index cogn - Hotels of the world - Agriturismi Vacanze. Johannesburg for Tourists "Err.so, where are the guys with the guns?" may be your first thought on arriving in Johannesburg. Whilst Joburg has a fearsome reputation. ![]() CBD. Buy a ticket (online or at the entry gates) valid all day and go on as many rides and rollercoasters as you wish; plus have lunch at the Town Square as local musicians entertain with their beats. Children will love 4. D movies and enjoy the heap of kiddie's rides to their heart's content. To end your historically adventurous day, have an all- you- can- eat lunch or dinner at Boston BBQ and try out the exciting local dishes from lamb potjie to Cremora tart. ![]()
Bright Water Commons. Bright Water Commons is a family- oriented complex situated on the green lawns of Randburg. The centre aims to please every family member. There is a huge common grass area lined with palm trees, flowers and pathways very much like a park or garden, where the family may have a picnic or relax and watch the musical fountains lighting up at night. Surrounding this beautiful common area are shopping stores galore for mum, as well as plenty of market stalls to grab some colourful, handcrafted trinkets. Teenagers will not be disappointed by the bowling or skate arena and dad will enjoy the calm, laid- back serenity of this natural landscape. On any day, take a stroll or work up an appetite at. Virgin Active Gym and then try and resist the enticing national food outlets such as Spur and Ocean Basket. Be part of the audience and celebrate South Africa's diversity on recognized holidays, such. Chinese New Year or Diwali, when cultural demonstrations and concerts are on display at the centre. Check out their website for more details on available stores, events and trading hours that may suit you. Mums, Bubs and all are welcome to unwind. ![]() ![]() Or end your shopping trip and literally walk to the golf course afterward. For the youngsters and the young at heart, it encourages hours of put- put action amid serene fish ponds, waterfalls and leafy paths. It's game on! View Larger Map. Collectors Treasury. The Collectors Treasury is the largest used book shop in the southern hemisphere. Two brothers have not just books, but also letters, posters, furniture, binoculars, etc.. Make sure you go to the basement. ![]() View Larger Map. Maboneng Precinct. Get a real taste of Mzansi (Southern Africa) creativity on the east of Joburg city where the Maboneng area is on the rise. Main Street hosts Arts on Main, aspiring designers, theatres and galleries come together on this street. As you wander the colourful pavements with displays of street art, stop by the Living Room for a breezy rooftop lunch or dive into the authentic South African menu at Sharp, serving charred braai gourmet meals including Boerewors. The. Market on Main held each Sunday joins the party with more divine food, designer- wear and music to sample. Day tours and walks can be arranged via Main Street Walks. View Larger Map. Newtown Mixing the Old and the New, the aptly named Newtown Precinct showcases all the wondrous culture that enriches Johannesburg's inner city. Check out the Market Theatre's stage productions and art gallery exhibitions that add to the artistic vibe of the area and make sure to feed your music soul as live performers play their saxophones till the early morning at Kippies International Jazz Club. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to select from, but Sophiatown is a standout, as well as the hot food from stalls at the Saturday morning open- market. If you have not had enough of a history fix, visit Museum Africa located on Bree Street. Head further up Bree Street to spice up your shopping spreeand pick up bargains at Oriental Plaza wherein traditional garments and foods of the East are brought to life. View Larger Map. Microlight Flights. I've always wanted to try something super adventurous, like parachuting or shark cage diving. I have not quite reached those heights or those lows for that matter but I have tried microlighting. And I have this to say about it - It rules! It is the perfect adrenalin rush for the average Joe. Not too much and not too little. An exhilarating ascent followed by zen- like soaring above idyllic panoramas. The whole flying experience takes about an hour and the Johannesburg Flying Academy is situated on the Panorama Airfield, in Brackenhurst. View Larger Map. Zoo Lake and Moyo's Restaurant. Work up an appetite and take a walk around Zoo Lake park, smack near the middle of Joburg city. In the evening, follow the beating drums and have dinner at Moyo Restaurant conveniently located at the park. Moyo's serve a variety of traditional African cuisines and allow guests to immerse themselves in the customs which African nations live by. From the moment you enter, you'll be treated with a ceremonial hand washing and warm smiles to feel welcomed. Live drummers and musicians perform while you dine under the dim lights that reflect African sunsets. The Xhosa facepainting will make this trip well worth it! Take a piece of the night with you from their craft shop which feature beautiful local relics. View Larger Map. Johannesburg Botanic Gardens & Emmarentia Dam. Take a trip to the Johannesburg Botanic Garden, set up a picnic spot, play ball with the children and thereafter take a stroll and discover the plants and herbs of Africa. Emmarentia Dam is to the east of the gardens and looks as magical as it sounds. If you do not happen to see canoeists practicing their water- sports on the water, be sure to look out for the equally entertaining ducks paddling on the surface. Have scones and tea at the cafeteria. This is definitely a natural wonder right in the middle of the bustling city. View Larger Map. Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden. Meander in the lush grasslands at Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. If you're lucky you may catch sight of a buck or one of the 2. Roodepoort home. Hiking routes lead you on trails past the gushing Witpoortjie waterfall and up rocky climbs of fiesty orange sand to Roodekrans Ridge. Gaze at the gardens below and further out at the spectaular cityscape. A hike up here is truly worth the challenge, as you come across a rare birds- eye point of view of Joburg's metroploitan which stretches out for miles. Take a picnic basket or try the restaurant on site. View Larger Map. Helicopter Flight and Lunch. For those looking for a VIP flying experience, try a helicopter flight with Skyview Helicopter Charters at Rand Airport followed by lunch at Harvard Cafe (sit outside at one of the tables close to the runway). You can marvel at the engineering feat that is the helicopter and for a romantic twist, add some spa treatments and a gift pack from Kloofzicht Lodge and Spa. Enjoy the thrill of flying in a safe way and from a viewpoint like no other. See sights like, Joburg CBD, Vodacom Tower, Ellis Park, Joburg Zoo, Linksfield Ridge, Zoo Lake, SABC Building, Melville Koppies, Emmarentia Dam, The. Westcliff Hotel, Soccer City, Gold Reef City and more. Enjoy the day with a few friends and share the cost. View Larger Map. Photo by Jacques du Bruyn. Johannesburg Zoo. Jozi's Zoo is a walk from Zoo Lake, but a trip here is best saved for a day on its own, as there are loads of exhibits to stop by. Kulula Flight Specials 2. South. Africa. TOThe latest & greatest Kulula specials for return flights in South Africa - Cape Town, Durban, George, East London & Jozi (OR Tambo & Lanseria). Use our world class flight bookings tool on the left to check what the best airfares are on the date of your choice. Kulula has been named as the Safest Low Cost Carrier to fly with in Africa. Airlines. Rating. South African low cost carrier among the Top 1. Well done to Kulula! NB : These Kulula flight deals had very limited availability on selected flights only. We retain the specials for older dates for you to compare how good the latest offers are. Originally only prices for flights between Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town were shown below, but in more recent specials we have included Kulula flights to East London). Note that unless it's the morning of the flight special, it's likely been sold out and prices changed. Latest flight special When there are no Kulula specials running, we survey their airfares and publish some here. Even when they're not on special there are some pretty decent airfares. In most cases the airfares below could be obtained using the flight bookings tool near the top left of this page, and in some cases at Kulula, and in others by phoning 0. Book before midnight to save big on domestic flights. On the 1. 9th of August 2. Life Design and I'm Only Human among many more. Flights listed below depart on the 1. August 2. 01. 7. Compare with previous Deals We have the most comprehensive archive of Kulula flight specials since 2. Obviously these flight prices are no longer available, but we retain the history for academic purposes, for interest sake, and also to see how the latest flight special shapes up compared to what's previously been available. Make sure you don't miss this legendary funny man live at the ICC in Durban on the 1. August 2. 01. 7. Warm up your stomach muscles by reading the Khuluma in flight on the 1. It is sure to have you cracking a smile! R5. 60. R3. 80. R4. R5. 95- -- R5. 85- -1. June 2. 01. 7: Take the little ones to see Roahl Dahl's classic James And The Giant Peach comes to life in Durban's Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre for some cold- weather fun. The South African production will take place from the 5th until the 2. July 2. 01. 7. Flights listed depart on the 4th of July 2. R7. 40. R4. 80. R6. R7. 90- -- R2. 10. July 2. 01. 7: Durban's Jazz in July festival, taking place on the 2nd of July, will deliver some of the best local jazz musicians in an outdoor setting. Bring picnic baskets, umbrellas and camp chairs to relax after the hype with the Durban July and just take in the musical extravaganza on- stage. There will be hospitality marquees for VIP guests and food and drinks served throughout the day. Flights listed below depart on the 1st of July 2. R9. 50. R7. 40. R6. R7. 90- -- R2. 52. June 2. 01. 7: Join the crowds at the King Park Sunday Rendevouz for live music by some of South Africa's best DJs. The electric atmosphere will have you dancing for hours on end, the perfect way to beat the winter blues. Not that Durbanites actually know what a real winter is! Give yourself a break from the layers and head to Durban, where the sun always shines on the 1st of July 2. R7. 40. R9. 25. R6. R7. 90- -- R2. 52. May 2. 01. 7: Last year FACT Durban Rocks set out to prove that South African artists can draw crowds equal to international acts. With the point more than proven, FACT Durban Rocks is returning for a second year later this year. On the 1st of July 2. South Africa's best artists from various genres will come together in Durban for the concert of the year. The full line- up will be revealed in June, but be sure to book your tickets long before then as they sold out last time. Flights listed below depart on the 3. June 2. 01. 7. R6. R9. 25. R8. 75. R1. R1. 42. 5- -1. 5 May 2. Featuring top jazz talent from South Africa and abroad, the intimate one- day International Jazz Extravaganza has become a strong competitor to Cape Town's International Jazz Festival. Durban's Jazz Extravaganza has a spectacular line- up including Grammy- award winner Kurt Elling, THandi Nthuli and Nduduzo Makhathini. Make sure you don't miss the festival of the year. Flights listed below depart on the 1. June 2. 01. 7. R7. R7. 40. R8. 75. R1. R1. 62. 0- -1. 1 May 2. Celebrate South Africa's amazing comedians on board the Never Ending Comedy Train with Darren Maule. He and 8 of his funny friends will entertain train riders on the ride of a lifetime on the 2. June 2. 01. 7. This is one train you don't want to miss! Flights listed below depart on the 2. June 2. 01. 7. R8. R4. 80. R6. 70. R7. R1. 00. 5- -1. 3 April 2. South Africa's number one DJ Black Coffee is once again hosting his ten hour music extravaganza, this time around in Durban! The house, rap and Rn. B festival will take place on the 1. May 2. 01. 7 and feature an impressive line- up of locals. Flights listed below depart on the 1. May 2. 01. 7. R8. R4. 80. R6. 70. R7. R9. 35- -3 April 2. If you believe that laughter is the best excercise, Easter might be the perfect time for it (what with all the chocolate going round). Annalakshmi (real name is Anasia Govender) will be joined by her son Kams Govender and Arnotte Payne Daryl Williams, Andrew Hughes and Mfundo Ndovela to guarantee that your stomach muscles get some serious excercise. We can't think of a more appropriate airline to take you to the festival on the 1. April 2. 01. 7, as kulula boasts the best in- flight humour. R2. 61. 0R1. 00. 5R1. R2. 94. 0- -- R2. March 2. 01. 7: You know what they say about a Sunday well spent? If you're after a week of content, then make sure you attend the Sunday Rendezvouz at the Growthpoint Kings Park. Don't miss this musical extravaganza on the 2nd of April 2. Flights listed below depart on the 1st of April 2. R1. 63. 0R6. 85. R7. R2. 25. 5- -- R2. March 2. 01. 7: South Africa is home to some of the most talented designers, so it should come as no surprise that a small city like East London has enough talent to necessitate a platform on near fashion week scale. The East London Fashion Walk takes place from the 2. April 2. 01. 7 and allows local designers to showcase their latest collections and then sell it straight after the show at the market. The unique platform is not only ideally suited to the emerging designers, but attendees don't have to leave empty handed and they can take their favourite pieces home with them. Flights listed below depart on the 2. April 2. 01. 7. Just be sure to leave enough space in your baggage for a whole new wardrobe! R1. 41. 5R7. 55. R1. R1. 98. 5- -- R1. March 2. 01. 7: New Kid in Town is presenting a Tribute to the Eagles by the band Track on the 8th of April in Durban's Playhouse Opera Theatre. The show will include hit songs like . If you're a fan of this American rock band or just rock music in general, this is one show you do not want to miss! Flights listed below depart on the 7th of April 2. R8. 65. R5. 45. R7. R9. 70- -- R8. 65- -2. February 2. 01. 7: Bollywood star Adnan Sami is making his way to South Africa. Known as a musician, actor and pianist he will be performing both Bollywood and Western music in his live concert in Durban on the 2. March 2. 01. 7. Flights listed below depart on the 2. March 2. 01. 7. R8. R5. 45. R7. 98. R9. R8. 65- -1. 4 February 2. With the lovely Durban coast in the background, the Fun In The Sun (FITS) music festival taking place on the 2. March is the perfect way to end the summer. With local DJs and activities like boat riding, wet biking, wake boarding, tubing, skiing, fishing, camping and braaing you won't struggle to find something to do. Flights listed below depart on the 2. March 2. 01. 7. R1. R5. 45. R7. 98. R9. R1. 42. 5- -7 February 2. This March the Royal Moscow Ballet is paying tribute to the late great Russian composers Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Borodin. These musical masters are to thank for classical pieces like Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker, among others. Combine some of the best music with Russia's finest dancers, and you'll find a concert not too mis! Flights quoted below depart on the 1. March, just in time for the show in Durban on the 1. R1. 98. 5R5. 45. R7. R9. 70- -- R1. 42. January 2. 01. 7: Durban's biggest club party is back and better than ever this year. Head to Tiger Tiger on the 1. March 2. 01. 7 for three dance floors, 1. Bomb Squad, Syzo, Jayy Jabs and Funky G. Flights listed below depart on the 1. March 2. 01. 7. R1. R9. 25. R9. 80. R1. R1. 42. 5- -2. 3 January 2. The latest in local music festivals is brought to you by Hunters. And just as you'd expect from the creators of the drink that refreshes like nothing else, the travelling festival (Durban, Joburg and Cape Town) is sure to draw huge crowds. Performing artists include Casper Nyovest, Black Motion and Nasty C. The festival is making its way to Durban on the 4th of March 2. Flights listed below depart on the 3rd of March 2. R8. 65. R6. 85. R7. R8. 55- -- R7. 65- -2. January 2. 01. 7: Catch the Durban vibe at the Durban Daydreaming festival, a series of summer time festivals capturing the essence of the season, on the 2. January 2. 01. 7. Think music, sun and the great outdoors. Flights listed below depart on the 2. January 2. 01. 7. R7. 40. R4. 80. R6. R7. 85- -- R9. 35- -1. January 2. 01. 7: Casper de Vries is back! If you doubt that he ever left, check out his movie. Alive and Vrolik confirms that he is back and better than ever, with his unique ability to poke fun at Afrikaans stereotypes and South African culture without ever reading insulting. Make sure you don't miss his show on the 2. February 2. 01. 7 in East London. Flights listed below depart on the 2. February 2. 01. 7. R8. 65. R6. 85. R7. R9. 70- -- R3. 04. December 2. 01. 6: Make the festive feeling last with an outdoor music festival on the 2. December 2. 01. 6 in East London. The Chase Fest brings some of the hottest domestic and international artists to the same stage with great snacks and drinks to enjoy whilst you indulge in the summer atmosphere.
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