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JOHANNESBURG
The Big FIve, Wildlife and Gold
Lost City

Johannesburg is South Africa's City of Gold - known affectionately as Jozi, this city is the gateway to South Africa's northern provinces and Southern Africa. From this traveller's hub you can depart to the provinces of North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Free State where you can experience some of the most beautiful nature reserves in the world, from Kruger National Park to the Cradle of Humankind, the Pilanesberg and Madikwe or the fantasy-filled Sun City & Lost City.

However Johannesburg is also the gateway to Southern Africa's countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi. This is a region of stark contrasts, beauty and wildlife. But while many may visit here for a wildlife experience this is also Southern Africa's economic hub with conference venues and business breakaways across the region.


WHERE TO STAY

WheretoStay In and around Johannesburg there are many places for you to lay your head after a busy day exploring this fascinating city. Visitors can choose from a wide range of hotels and guest houses in the Johannesburg and Sandton areas of the main city. Once you head out of the city a popular area for weekend getaways is the Magaliesburg area which quickly helps you leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind.

For many visitors the trail may take them further a field to South Africa's northern provinces or further north across our border to explore Botswana, Mozambique, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

But if you fancy staying a little closer to home the reserves of Kruger and Pilansberg may tickle your fancy, where accommodation ranges from luxury bush camps to private hideaways.


WHERE TO PLAY

Kruger
For many visitors Johannesburg is the beginning of their exploration of South Africa's astounding safaris, tours and wildlife getaways. But this city offers the visitor many one day tours in and around this historic city of gold, which give you insights into this city's past, present and future.

Heading out of the city there is a wealth of opportunities for play. Up north the parks of Kruger, Pilansberg welcome visitors to explore and enjoy the big 5 of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant. Or visitors can head to the east coast country of Mozambique, a country with beautiful island and coastal getaways. Or head to Botswana for wildlife experiences in Chobe and Okavango. Or visitors can bask in the beauty of South Africa's northern provinces where the beauty of the Blyde River Canyon and God's Window is only matched by the variety of wildlife.


WHERE TO EAT

WheretoEat
Johannesburg is South Africa's meeting and conventions capital. It is here where people come to meet and discuss, and food is an integral part of this affair. The food here is a reflection of the cosmopolitan nature of the city - something for everyone.

When heading out of the city visitors can choose from a variety of wilderness reserves where the cuisine can be enjoyed under the stars with the sound of wild animals in the background and a glass of South Africa's famous wine in hand.

When you head out of South Africa up Africa's east coast, visitors are spoilt for choice with a wide variety of rich seafood or when they head inland to South Africa's northern provinces there is a variety of traditional fare to choose from.

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