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More to see in Johannesburg

Johannesburg attracts fans of ecotourism as various safaris and walks in the local nature reserves remain the most popular form of entertainment. Sterkfontein Caves are one of the most important natural attractions of the region. The system of caves includes six deep caverns, the minimum depth of which is 40 meters. There is a beautiful lake in one cavern, and another one has become a real boon for archaeologists. During an excursion to the caves visitors will hear about all their secrets. Guided tours to Sterkfontein are offered every day. Tourists who want to learn the culture and customs of the local people will be interested in visiting the village of Lesedi. Participants in this excursion will be able to see real African homes and watch fascinating rituals and beautiful dance performances. The most famous natural reserve of Johannesburg, Lions Garden, is a great place to make a memorable and interesting walk. The reserve has got its name not by an accident - its territory is inhabited by several families of lions. There are also more than 20 other species of the local fauna in the reserve. This place is also the location of a beautiful grotto Miracle Cave. The age of the grotto is more than two million years. An excursion to the reserve lasts more than four hours and includes visits to all the most important natural attractions. Besides famous gold mines there is a large diamond mine called Premier in the city. This is the place where the world's largest diamond has … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Johannesburg

Johannesburg sightseeing

Up to 1886 Johannesburg was a small town without anything outstanding or popular. The destiny of this settlement was changed by the European named George Harrison who found a rich gold mine on the territory of the town. Starting from that time Johannesburg began developing rapidly and just 10 years later already 50 thousand of Europeans lived there. Today this is the largest megalopolis on the territory of South … Open

Cultural excursion through Johannesburg - things to see

A beautiful modern city with rich historical heritage, every year Johannesburg attracts numerous travelers from around the world. The center of the city is the most attractive area for walking. This is also the location of a significant part of excursion sites. Johannesburg is often called “the city of gold” because it was founded around a famous mine, in which gold mining was carried out during several decades. … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Cuisine and top restaurants

Every restaurant in Johannesburg is able to surprise visitors by plenty of signature treats. Meat and game prepared according to national recipes are especially popular with holidaymakers. Another distinctive feature of the local cuisine is a rich selection of wines that will be the best complement to your favorite dishes. The Butcher Shop & Gril restaurant offers its visitors a great choice of dishes cooked on a … Open

Traditions and mentality of Johannesburg

Johannesburg is one of the most populous cities in the country. The city has become home to representatives of different nationalities. Foreign tourists will be particularly interested in culture and lifestyle of the ethnic tribes. However, when dealing with the indigenous people, tourists should take into account a lot of important points. The locals have rather different approach to Europeans. Many of the natives … Open

Travel guide to Johannesburg

The city has many interesting architectural monuments. Near the famous restaurant Blue Elephant is the Baan Chinpracha, built in the early 20th century. Beautiful European furniture and works of art, which were specially delivered from various European countries and China, were used for its decoration. Now the ancient mansion is accessible to tourists for visiting. They can admire the hidden collection of antiques … Open

Top sigths of South Africa

The Republic of South Africa offers a variety of entertaining activities to its guests, so there’s no wonder why every year more and more travelers come to visit this wonderful country. Gauteng region is considered the historical center of the country as the colonization of South Africa started from it. Travelers are continuously interested in visiting such cities as Pretoria and Johannesburg, which are already not separated cities anymore and have been united into one big metropolis. … Open

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