City Guide Johannesburg, South Africa

Interesting place

There's enough to do in Johannesburg especially if you're only here for a few days. The South African Museum of Military History is a very place and there are other attractions such as the Lion Park.

Insider Tip:Always check with the hostel you're staying at beforehand about what you should be paying the taxi drivers to your various destinations. Also check that the taxi driver - before you get in the cab - that they know how to get to where you want to go. Johannesburg is a big place and anyone can become a taxi driver and often the taxi drivers have no clue about different destinations, and, they don't seem to know how to operate a GPS or read a map.

Wild and authentic

In Johannesburg you will find everything: poor areas, but vibrant; rich areas, but not boring. Security is always an issue. But it is not worth to care about too long. Just enjoy the time with these friendly people.

Insider Tip:Yeoville: real african life where life is always on street.

Yes it's dangerous, but still a few thing worth seeing.

Most people we met in S-Africa skipped the city altogether, but we stayed there for 3-4 days and had a nice time. The apartheid museum, Soweto tours, sterkfontein caves and the cradle of humankind are amongst a few things we saw there. But you really feel how dangerous the city is, especially when walking in the city centre. Taxis are expensive compared to other countries in Africa.

Dont forget to visit Soweto!

The real Southafrica lifestyle is in Johannesburg.. Only there, you will have the experience of their culture. And if you want to be part of the people, and to live their history in person, you have to visit SOWETO. It is safe, it is a happy and friendly place.. Where you wont find luxury, shops, and rich places.. but you will find the best: the wonderfull people!

Johannesburg

Joburg is fun if you are travelling with a group of friends. I would not recommend to travel alone as it can get a little scary but then again you always just have to be careful. There are good places to visit in joeburg like the museums and the freedom park. The food is not expensive and defenitely worth for an experience.

Insider Tip:Just be careful!