You’re sure to find a lot of interesting things to do that will make your stay in Johannesburg,
South Africa’s second largest city a memorable one. Affectionately referred to as Jo’burg or
Jozi, Johannesburg is also the country’s economic powerhouse. It has diverse array of
entertainment options to pique the interest of every tourist – from cultural sightseeing to gold
digging, wildlife watching, shopping and nightlife. So, whether you’re planning a week’s trip
or only a couple of days, our handpicked list of attractions is just what you need to get
started. So, here goes.
London Johannesburg flight from £ 522 RT – Johannesburg, SOUTH …
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute London – Johannesburg flight or a flight to a destination more further afield, take advantage of our lowest prices for your …1) Get Wild
Live it up with Africa’s indigenous wild life animals at the Lion Park, an eco-tourism
sanctuary. Home to 80+ lions, numerous leopards, cheetah, caracal, spotted hyenas, black-
backed jackal, zebras, wild beest and wild dogs, Lion Park is focussed on conservation and
the regeneration of various endangered species. Visitors can explore the park using a variety
of options including guided drives, self-drives, night drives and/or overnight stay in tented
accommodation. You can also interact with the animals by feeding and petting lion cubs,
giraffes and ostriches. A visit during the week is recommended, if you’d like to spend more
time with the animals and avoid the crowds on the weekends.
2) Explore Mandela’s Magnetism
Get to the bottom of the workings behind the inequalities and unease that exist in South
Africa even today. Visit the various places where Nelson Mandela envisaged a bright future
for South Africa including Mandela House, Liliesleaf Farm and Constitution Hill. Explore the
Apartheid Museum for a vivid experience provided through the use of film, text, audio and
live accounts, which offer a stark reminder of South Africa’s era of segregation and
oppression.
3) Go for Gold
Travel back in time to the days of the gold rush which dates back to 1886. Take a tour of the
various Johannesburg gold mines such as the Kromdraai (amongst the first gold mines in this
city), Blaauwbank, Gold Reef City and Ferreira gold mines, which are integral to the history
of this city. As part of the tour, visitors will gain insights into traditional mining methods, as
well as witness a gold pour and the brilliant glow of the molten gold.
4) Shop till You Drop
You’ll be spoilt for choice with the various shopping, lifestyle and entertainment options that
the various malls have to offer. From the upscale Sandton City shopping centre and Nelson
Mandela Square, which houses designer and luxury brands and boutiques, to the Rosebank
Mall, which offers excellent entertainment and dining options, there’s something to suit every
budget. Also visit the Neighbourgoods Market, which offers a panoramic view of the city
from the rooftops, Killarney Mall, which was the city’s first mall and Cresta Mall, amongst
the largest shopping complexes in this city.
5) Lap up the Local Culture
Get up close and personal with the locals at the Lesedi Cultural Village. When you visit, you
will interact with tribes from five traditional homesteads including the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi,
Basotho and Ndebele. See how they live according to the traditions of their ancestors – from
their dwellings, to food and lifestyle habits including entertaining African dances. You have a
choice of visiting options including day visit, overnight stay or the dance, lunch and dinner
experience.
6) Journey Back in Time
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind is a collection of fossil-bearing
limestone caves. This site has contributed significantly to our understanding of human
evolution and development over four million years. The caves are home to around 40 per cent
of the world’s known human ancestor fossils. The famous 2.3 million-year-old fossil
Australopithecus africanus was unearthed here in the Sterkfontein Caves in 1947. The
Swartkrans and Driemolen caves houses hominid fossils of Australopithecus robustus, bone
tools by homo ergaster, the forefather of homo sapiens, fossilized hearths and a collection of
270 burnt bones around 1.3 million years old.
7) Get Seduced by the Lipizzaners
Whether you have little or no knowledge of equestrian pursuits, you’ll fall in love with the
elegant South African Lipizzaner horses. The oldest horses bred by humans, the Lipizzaners
trace their ancestry to the Roman and Carthaginian horses during Julius Caesar’s reign in
Rome. They are loved by novices, racing enthusiasts and equine specialists alike for their
graceful movements, perfect physique and good nature. Watch the stunning stallions
performing at the Lipizzaner Centre Reserve on a Sunday morning. Following which, you
can also interact with the riders and horses. Lunging lessons are also available for those keen
to experience the joys of riding these beauties.
Done planning your trip? Book your
London Johannesburg London Johannesburg flight tickets through
www.airfrance.co.uk, which operates daily, direct flights from London to Johannesburg and back.
Originally posted 2016-02-18 22:04:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
