With the multitude of places to see and fun things to do in Johannesburg, everyone is bound to find entertainment to suit their taste and their pocket. This is one of the reasons so many visitors keep coming back to the City of Gold!

Visitors who are looking for a cultural experience can visit the more than 40 art galleries as well as a host of cultural institutes and studios in the city.Alternatively, they can take in a show at one of the many theatres in Johannesburg.

Visitors can also learn more about the traditional cultures in Johannesburg at the cultural villages or centres in the city. Those visitors who are looking for something more ‘upbeat’ to do can visit one of the many nightlife hotspots Johannesburg has to offer.

From pubs to clubs and shebeens, each venue promises a night to write home about. Of course, Johannesburg is also one of the premium shopping destinations in Africa. Take your pick of locally crafted items or find international brands at great prices.
More about the City

Johannesburg, affectionately called Jo’burg, Jozi, and E’Goli, the “city of gold,” is the financial and industrial metropolis of South Africa, built on a rich history of gold mining. The city is rapidly evolving from a crime-tainted safari stopover to a vibrant hub for arts and culture. Cutting-edge contemporary galleries and the new Maboneng Precinct, with its funky restaurants, cafes, and art studios, now rank among the city’s top tourist attractions along with the poignant Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. Glaring disparities still remain – the shanty towns of Soweto, birthplace of the nation’s struggle for democracy – still contrast sharply with the walled villas of wealthy enclaves and the city’s gleaming skyscrapers.

However, rapid changes are coaxing tourists to linger. Travelers can hop aboard one of the new Gautrain trains and buses to explore or take a guided tour. Not far from the city’s borders more adventures await. Visitors can commune with wildlife at a popular lion park; stroll among the beautiful gardens and parks in Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital; and explore the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, one of the richest paleo- anthropological sites in the world.
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