Monday, December 31, 2012

Johannesburg the Beautiful City of South Africa


Johannesburg also known as Gold city of South Africa is a thriving metropolis, full of life, alive with culture and pulsating with amazing things to see and do. The city began as a small gold mining settlement and grew rapidly to become the center of business and commerce in South Africa is now a most sought after tourist destination as well. The city has been busy changing with its history as colorful and unique like its inhabitants. From soulless business destination and stopover en route to safari is now a vibrant and seductive cultural and vibrant town with a booming economy and strong sense of responsibility to improving security and law and order.


South Africa is now negotiating a new identity and with Johannesburg drawing people from all corners of the world due to its fabulous cultural mix, cosmopolitan style and creative energy which makes it Africa’s most dynamic city. To catch the glimpses of such an alluring destination, book cheap flights to Johannesburg and absorb all the excitement about the futuristic African city.

If it is world class shopping then look no further to Johannesburg. From trendy shopping district in Sandton which is glittering with high-end brands to humming Oriental Plaza and Rosebank Flea Market there is something that suit all tastes and budgets. As an alternative to the mall style hungry shoppers will adore 44 Stanley Avenue in Milpark. This happily not properly constructed and uncrowded former industrial space houses shops and galleries where you can buy great bags, jewellery, home wares etc. Among the must visit spots of city do visit James Hall Museum of Transport which as an incredible collection of over 400 years of various modes of land transport that ranges from carts through the first taxis used in the townships to modern day.


While at Johannesburg when you speak about ‘going to the races’ you’re referring to spending a day watching horse races at Turfontein Race Track which is one of the oldest in South Africa. Built in 1887, Turffontein is also set to become a night racing venue. The incredibly popular square with its impressive statue of Nelson Mandela is an awesome place to chill between frenetic bouts of shopping. Relax at any of the surrounding restaurant or enjoy the sunshine, watch open air performances or go for theater or a library, visit to Nelson Mandela Square is must on a trip to Jozi. Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination, Monte Casino is a distinctive complex with casino, shops, movies, restaurants, fun arcades where you can enjoy various fun filled outdoor fun filed activities at Boogaloos New Generation Skate Park, Pieter Toerien Theater, Parker’s Comedy & jive Venue offer lots more fun to its guests.

Zoo Lake is a large urban park, a favorite among locals as well as joburg residents. It is also the monthly venue for the artists under the sun to enjoy open–air art exhibition. The park is a popular spot for picnics and has one of the popular African-themed restaurants Moyo. The Zoo Lake Sports Club is another favorite with residents, offering variety of sports, amenities, a restaurant and pub. So are you ready for all this excitement and fun then book air tickets to Johannesburg and enjoy all of them.


Hot air ballooning over the Cradle of Humankind is an experience not to be missed. It is only 20 minutes drive from Johannesburg includes the Cradle Game Reserve, Josh Nash Game Reserve, The Rhino and Lion Park and the Sterkfontein caves.

So explore all these amazing sights and many more places like these, just catch low Fare flights tickets to Johannesburg and enjoy a memorable trip of your life. Once bitten by the vibe of Jozi, you’re going to want to come back again.

3 comments:

  1. Air travel in the 50s was much more regulated than it is today. All fares were fixed by the International Air Traffic Association (IATA).

    Arik Air

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  2. Last month i bought two travel packages to south Africa for me and my friend and i visited Johannesburg during journey.Johannesburg is the economic centre of South Africa, and a growingly economic hub in Africa.Really Johannesburg the Beautiful City of South Africa.

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