Joburg’s top attractions – experience these interesting places
Joburg’s allure as Africa’s most exciting business destination and a vibrant, cultural hotspot is legendary. It truly is an all year round global destination for business, sports, leisure, lifestyle, design, the arts, fashion and film.
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JOHANNESBURG – While the majority of visitors arrive for business reasons or events, ever increasing numbers are staying to sample and experience Joburg’s fascinatingly diverse, urban tourism and lifestyle scene.
City Sightseeing Bus: www.citysightseeing.co.za – Travel with City Sightseeing’s hop-on hop-off red bus to all Johannesburg and Soweto’s top tourist attractions – one of the best ways to explore Joburg at your own pace.
OriginsCentre:www.origins.org.za – A museum in Africa for the people of the world – offering visitors a unique experience of Africa’s rich complex and mysterious past.
Gold Reef City: www.goldreefcity.co.za – Experience Africa’s greatest entertainment Theme Park created around an authentic 19th Century Gold mine at Gold Reef Theme Park.
Johannesburg Zoo: www.jhbzoo.org.za – The Joburg Zoo is one of the most popular local and tourist attractions situated in the leafy northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Founded in 1904 and covering 81 hectares , Joburg Zoo houses over 320 species, totaling about 2 000 animals; it is open to the public 365 days a year.
The SAB World of Beer: www.worldofbeer.co.za – The SAB World of Beer ranks as one of South Africa’s top two tourist experiences, offering nearly 50 000 visitors a year a uniquely memorable encounter with the magic of beer and brewing.
Montecasino: www.montecasino.co.za – Located in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, Montecasino is known for being Gauteng’s number one entertainment destination.
Apartheid Museum: www.apartheidmuseum.org – The first of its kind, this museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. It is a beacon of hope, showing the world how South Africans are coming to terms with their oppressive past and working towards a future that they can all call their own.
The Struggle Route including:
Mandela Family Museum: www.mandelahouse.com
Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication: www.waltersisulusquare.co.za
Hector Pieterson Memorial & Museum:www.joburg.org.za
Liliesleaf Farm: www.liliesleaf.co.za
Constitution Hill: www.constitutionhill.org.za
For more information, please visit www.joburgtourism.com or www.joburg.org.za