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JOHANNESBURG
The Big FIve, Wildlife and Gold
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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
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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.
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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. |
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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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