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Travelling to Johannesburg. Johannesburg is nicknamed Egoli (place of gold) and is the capital of the Gauteng Provence, the wealthiest province in South Africa. You can search and book at Hotel2 for cheap hotel deals and for low cost flights. Johannesburg has excellent connections through to the rest of the country and is a superb gateway to this beautiful land. Johannesburg may have become little more than a stop off point for tourists traveling deeper into South Africa, if you can, include a few days stay in your itinerary to discover this fascinating city.
Cultural Johannesburg. Johannesburg offers many art galleries, museums and theatres. The Johannesburg Art Gallery houses traditional African art and contemporary South African landscapes.
Top sightseeing tips and Johannesburg top attractions.
1. To get your bearings visit the tallest building in South Africa the 'Carlton Panorama' where you can catch some fantastic views of the city from its 50th floor viewing deck.
2. Johannesburg Zoological Gardens. Offers a peaceful and secure respite from the city's busy streets and shopping malls, the zoo provides a great opportunity for visitors to make sure they know the difference between leopards and cheetahs before going on safari.
3. Take the Sun City Tour - The famed international playground with world-class golf, lavish entertainment, casinos and roulette tables and you can relax on the fantastic man made beaches.
4. You will also want to take some time to see the Lesedi Cultural Village. You can see how the South African people live with colorful dancing, traditional clothing, displays and much more.
5. Spend some time at Gold Reef City, its a reproduction of the city of Johannesburg in the early 1900's. Gold Reef City Theme Park and Casino is 5 miles from the city center and has museums and curiosity shops (housed in replicas of the original Victorian and Edwardian buildings). You will also find the ‘largest rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere' and a 60-table casino.
6. Kruger National Park. A reserve the size of Wales and a great place to spot the Big Five and many other species, with accommodation for all needs from luxury cottages to campsite enclosures. This is one of Africa's top game parks.
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You can also visit the zoo, the planetarium or watch the nearby dancing Lipizzaner horses, thought to be the oldest human bred horse in the world.
Self Drive Tours. South Africa, with its diverse and dramatic scenery and its wide variety of accommodation ranging from luxury lodges to campsite game reserves, all help to make South Africa a wonderful self drive destination. Search and book in advance at Hotel2 to find great hotel deals and the best discount hotel rates and special offers. You will find a wide variety of hotel grades, ranging from good quality 3star to luxury 5 star properties. Hotel2 hotels and lodges will add great comfort and value to your South African adventure.
Driving in South Africa. The roads are generally excellent and traffic is reasonably light outside the main cities, toll roads operate on major routes. In general, public roads in South Africa are well developed and well sign-posted with driving done on the left hand side of the road. Speed limits are usually 60 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h on the open road, and 120 km/h on highways. It is generally unwise to assume that everyone on the road will drive safely. Petrol in South Africa can often only be purchased by cash as most filling stations do not except credit cards or travelers cheques.
Security issues. Security has been much improved over recent years, although visitors should exercise the same caution as in any big city or popular tourist area. When driving always carry a mobile phone.
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