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Johannesburg is the capital city of South Africa, which is also referred to as Jo\\ burg, Egoli or Jozi. It is also the capital of Gauteng province, having various districts like Central Johannesburg, Soweto, Sandton, Randburg and Roodepoort. People of different religions and races live in Johannesburg, whose beliefs and traditions are reflected in the city\\ s culture. The city has a pleasant
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Johannesburg is the capital city of South Africa, which is also referred to as Jo'burg, Egoli or Jozi. It is also the capital of Gauteng province, having various districts like Central Johannesburg, Soweto, Sandton, Randburg and Roodepoort. People of different religions and races live in Johannesburg, whose beliefs and traditions are reflected in the city's culture.
The city has a pleasant weather, with moderate rainfall and average temperature around 24° Celsius in summers and 13° Celsius in winters. Johannesburg is well connected to teh rest of the world by several flights. From the O.R.Tambo International Airport, one can take a taxi or hire a car to reach the main city.
Johannesburg is the financial hub of South Africa. Hillbrow Tower and Brixton Tower exemplify the city's urbanisation and modernisation. Tourists visiting the city have many accommodation options to choose from. One can opt for three to five star hotels, or business and leisure hotels such as D´Oreale Grande, Hampshire Hotel Midrand and Mount Grace Country House & Spa. Tourists who do not want to spend lavishly on accommodation can choose to stay at various budget and mid-range hotels, like Melville Arch, Zoo Lodge, Blue Chip Accommodation and Protea Hotel Wanderers.
Johannesburg is the economical, cultural and social hub of the country, where one can live, work and party. For sightseeing one can visit museums like Museum Africa, Ditsong Military Museum and Apartheid Museum, dedicated to the history and heritage of the city. Other popular sightseeing options include Constitution Hill Museum, The Origins Centre, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg Zoo and Gandhi Square, among many others.
Johannesburg has over ten million trees. The city is referred to as the biggest man-made forest in the world. It has over 2,000 city parks and gardens that welcome nature lovers and tourists from all parts of the globe. One can catch a glimpse of the African safari and wildlife at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve and the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Complete day tour, half day tours and other options for excursions are available. These include Mystery Ghost Bus Tour, visit to Gold Reef City as well as tours to Soweto and Lesedi Village, among others.
The city also has numerous churches and temples built in the early 20th century, which also attract large number of tourists. Johannesburg also has many restaurants and eating places, like Rodizio, Le Soufflé, Le Canard, Mythos, Cubana Zambezi and Green Truffle. The Radium Beer Hall, SAB World of Beer, Monsoon Lagoon and Cafax are some of the busiest eating places, famous for drinking. The city is also famous for its nightlife.
Johannesburg is a shopper's paradise where one can shop for anything, ranging from traditional African items to clothes, jewellery, accessories and electronics. One can go to 44 Stanley, Oriental Plaza, Westgate or any other city mall for shopping. The malls have branded clothing and accessory stores, book shops, music galleries and food restaurants. Reminiscence, The Bead Shop, West End Blanket Centre, Collectors Treasury, Tapenade Olive Shop and KwaZulu Muti–Shop are great shopping venues.
Tourists can opt for metro rail for travelling within the city. Although the minibus taxis appear to be comparatively cost-effective, these are not very safe. It is better to avoid travelling in these taxis unless travelling in a group. Even if one has hired a car, areas like Alexandra, Hillbrow, Berea and Yeoville should be avoided. It is best to visit Soweto in only organised tours as some localities of this place have higher crime rates and are not considered to be safe for tourists. Before going out, visitors should enquire with the hotel staff and the guides about the locations and time to visit.
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| Country :South Africa |
| Coordinates:Latitude 26.204941 Longitude 28.04003 |
| Climate/Weather:17°C - 28°C all round the year |
| Official Language:Afrikaans, South African English |
| Currency: Rand |
| Calling Code: +27 |
| Best Time To Visit: March, June and November |
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Hi,
We are going to South Africa this July. We have booked 3 weeks of stay through RCI. Now I have certain doubts which I would like to resolve. I am staying at 3 places, i.e. Cape Town, Sun City and Johannesburg. Since I have a lot of time at each place (1 week) please tell me which are the places I could cover nearby. Also please give some info with regards to the resorts that I have booked. The same are mentioned below. All I want to know is if they are good.
Cape Town - The Peninsula (Supposed to be Gold Crown)
Sun City - Sun City Vacation Club (Gold Crown)
Johannesburg - Sudwala Lodge (Silver Crown)
Would appreciate any information you'll can provide.
Thanks
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