Johannesburg hotels

Hotels in Johannesburg

Deemed the largest city in South Africa, Johannesburg delivers an exciting fusion of big city culture with significant outdoor adventures. There's a wide selection of Johannesburg hotels available, all of which provide the perfect springboard from which you can enjoy this vibrant and colourful metropolis. Getting up close and personal to the wildlife is so easily accomplished with one of the many day safaris on offer. Visit a traditional African village before heading back to the chic surroundings of a plush five-star restaurant for the evening; it's so easily done. The shopping, the nightlife and the food are equally as enticing when visiting this city.

Cultural Musts:

Experience the Apartheid Museum, with its dramatic architecture, moving art installations and detailed account of South Africa's rich heritage and troubled past. Call upon Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Fort to learn about South Africa's valiant struggle for democracy with a guided tour. Finish your day by exploring the reality of townships today and of their turbulent history, with a guided tour around Soweto. Visit Vilakazi Street, where Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu once lived, before sampling some African cuisine in one of the many traditional restaurants nearby.

Book an appointment to witness a bygone era at the Lindfield Victorian House Museum. You can also visit Ghandhi's home, now a museum called Satyagraha House, where a delicious vegetarian lunch can be served in a relaxing, peaceful environment.

Family Entertainment:

For light entertainment, especially for the children, a trip to Monte Casino Bird Park is a must, with a whole host of unusual birds and reptiles to see. Alternatively, visit Gold Reef City, an interactive theme park related to gold mining.

Natural Wonders:

Escape the bustling city with a journey to Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, located just 10 km from the centre of Johannesburg. It's positively teaming with large game and rare botanical species. Take a three-hour hike around the lower regions of the park, or rise to the challenge of some of the steeper inclines, which offer incredible views of the surrounding area.

Visit the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and explore the Wonder Cave of Gauteng. This is Africa's third largest cavern where the natural formation of some of the most incredible stalagmites and stalactites are simply jaw dropping.

Retail delights:

When it comes to shopping and if you like a bargain, the Oriental Plaza is worth a visit, with its colourful array of merchandise from fabrics and jewellery to tasty Indian cuisine. Then there's the Rosebank Flea Market selling all kinds of curious artefacts, along with some excellent local food to stave off any hunger. For those looking for the more upmarket retailers, try the Sandton Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square.