Wonderboom I know Wonderboom very well. It has always been a nice area. Dinokeng North Nice place. Linden I stay in the West-Rand and was happy to find an affordable get-away close enough but different enough to feel like a short holiday. Faerie Glen Good neighborhood - Claude Hauptfleisch. Constantia Kloof The road in the area could use some slight work, few potholes here and there. Otherwise it was a safe, clean area.
Read Less. Sort Results By:. Book More Info. Looking for a room? I traveled with friends to the Ivory Tree Game Lodge and our experience was unforgettable! Everything from the gorgeous villas, the excellent food, the top of the line service to the amazing grounds!
We enjoyed every moment! Help me plan Back to safari. Save Cancel. Game Lodges near Johannesburg Close to home, world class safari experiences. Once the gold rush Once the gold rush began, people travelled there not only from Cape Town and the rest of the country, but also from England, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Russia - the list goes on and on, and all brought a multitude of talents and skills.
English is used in the workplace as the common language, and people speak Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, and Afrikaans, which are some of the local languages. The most powerful commercial centre in Africa and financial capital of South Africa, Johannesburg is a business city. Efficiency and speed rule here and life is lived in the fast lane. Everything money can buy is available in Johannesburg.
It is a city of glitz and glamour, not surprising for a city built on diamonds and gold. The shopping centres are fabulously sophisticated, and full of designer shops. Anything one could want can be found here; it is unlike anywhere else in Africa. The city is an art, dance and music centre with a talented multi-cultural population.
The Johannesburg Art Gallery is certainly worth visiting, having many important international and local works of art. There are many museums to visit, covering a wide range of interests, including Museum Africa and the Apartheid Museum. For those wanting to do a spot of high-end shopping, then a trip to Sandton City is on order. This glorious shopping centre is home to some of the most prestigious names in both the local and International fashion industries. And once you're done with your shopping you can easily break for delectable coffees and pastries from one of the many cafes surrounding the centre before easily hopping on the Gautrain to head off home.
Before you load yourself down with purchases, pay a visit to Nelson Mandela Square , a plaza just outside the front of the mall. It pays homage to the late icon in the form of a 6m statue of the beloved man. The city's biggest entertainment centre is Montecasino. For those over 18 years of age luck awaits in the slot machines or perhaps on the black jack table.
For the "Bonds" out there, there is also a highly thrilling poker table for you to take your seat at. However, gambling is not the only activity offered here - families can enjoy the bird gardens , and catch the 'Flights of Fantasy' show; a favourite with children.
If you're wanting more sophisticated productions make sure you book tickets to one of the many internationally acclaimed theatre productions performed at the theatre. From Mamma Mia to War Horse, you'll always enjoy a first class show.
There is also a wide selection of restaurants and cafes scattered throughout the complex, as well as a movie house where you can just zone out and enjoy screenings of the latest films. Pure unadulterated fun awaits kids and adults alike at the Gold Reef City amusement park.
The park and its rides are based are themed to the gold rush that happened in , and the park itself is situated on an old gold mine which closed in Here thrill seekers can find pure joy on the many rollercoasters, while families can enjoy the more relaxed kiddie rides.
Golfers consider the city a haven - with over 69 golf courses to choose from, several of which are award-winning championship courses. For a totally relaxed game, and inexpensive fees, visitors should swing by either the Gelnvista or Bryanston Country Club.
You don't need to take to golf to enjoy the outdoors in this city. There are 17 Nature Reserves to visit in and around the city, and 80 hectares of lush indigenous flora and fauna to stroll through at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. The Sterkfontein Caves , about 50 kilometers out of town, became the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in , the richest hominid fossil site on earth. Excavations continue with international teams. At the Maropeng Centre there is a fascinating exhibition of fossils.
There are 32 in all. Pretoria , the next largest city, was made capital of the Republic in and is the capital of the country. There are lovely historical buildings and museums to visit. The streets are lined with purple flowering jacaranda trees and there are gracious outlying suburbs with colourful gardens. The climate is one of the best in the world. Summers are hot, with afternoon showers. Winters are cool, crisp, sunny and dry.
It is seldom too hot or too cold so it is a great place to visit all year round. Naturally there is fantastic vibrant nightlife, and world class exciting entertainment with cinemas, theatres, concerts, festivals, stadiums and casinos. It is the art and music centre of the country. There are theme parks like Gold Reef City, art galleries, museums and endless amusements , and of course, wildlife and nature reserves, botanical gardens and parks.
The shopping malls reflect a city founded on diamonds and gold. Sandton City for example has gorgeous shops, with fabulous things from brilliant local and international designers. There are stunning shopping malls and the vibrant mix of so many very different people has led to a dynamic and original emergence of arts and design. At the 47, acre World Heritage Site, the Sterkfontein Caves have the richest site of hominid fossils yet found on earth.
The Maropeng Centre has a fascinating exhibition, plus some alarming real size renditions of hominids. The agreeable climate makes outdoor activities a pleasure and many sports clubs have tennis, golf, squash, swimming and other facilities. There are olympic pools, outdoor and heated indoor.
Gauteng has 36 golf courses, among the top in the country. There are wonderful established courses with impeccable fairways and beautiful trees, like the Johannesburg and Bryanston Country Clubs, and others in scenic settings like the River Club and Randpark courses.
Many superb golf tours are available for golf enthusiasts. The Vaal river has speed boating and yachting, fishing and rafting, and pretty houses along the river banks. Hartbeespoort Dam has quaint little villages dotted about it. Among numerous family entertainment venues are an Elephant Sanctuary, snake park, cableway to panoramic views, hot air ballooning, abseiling, as well as sailing and yachting. They are delightful getaway destinations.
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