Tourist Attractions in Joburg
Johannesburg is an extraordinary city born just over 120 years ago
with the discovery of gold creating almost instantaneously,
a teeming city of commerce and opportunity.
It remains to this day South Africa's undisputed financial,
commercial and communications centre producing
more than 16% of South Africa's GDP.
While many other South African cities have their own attractions such as coastlines
and mountains, Joburg has, apart from its business capabilities,
its key asset - its people. Joburgers, as the Joburg
dwellers are affectionately known, are friendly, vibrant
that warmly embrace all visitors. With 42% of the population
under the age of 24 and 49% under the age
of 34, this city is sure to radiate energy and creativity,
while raising up an enterprising community of go-getters.
Top City Attractions
- Nelson Mandela and Apartheid history,
tours, sites and museums
- Cultural Township tours in Alexandra and Soweto
- The Cradle of Mankind, a world heritage site (archeological,
man's origins)
- Gold Reef City, an original mining town and entertainment
centre
- Shopping, Sandton to Soweto,
international brands to bargain hunting
- Day trips: to best golfing in Africa, luxurious wellness
spas and the big five
