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What to see in Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, Joburg for the locals, can be your first stop in South Africa on your 3-week tour of the country. It was a surprising landing (from the air, the city looks huge) and different first impressions than what you can expect. Take a look at the photos and let me know if you imagined it like this.

How to get to Johannesburg

Johannesburg airport is the most important in Africa and the one with the most Johannesburg flights abroad. Therefore, it is likely that you enter or leave the country for it.

In fact, the Tambo is one of the few airports in the world with direct flights to the five continents. From Spain, you can arrive with Iberia from Madrid. Other cities from which you can get to Johannesburg without stops are London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Perth, Dubai, New York, or Atlanta.

If you land in the other great South African city, Cape Town, or you just want to go visit it, there are a lot of low-cost airlines that cover this route, one of the most trafficked in the world. You can fly with Fly Safair, although Mango is also famous. You will arrive in just over two hours, paying around 50-80 euros. Nothing bad!

You may want to take a look at departure airports, prices, schedules, and connections. It is best to take a look at the Flights to Johannesburg search engine that people always use. Here you can also get your Canada to Johannesburg flights at the best price.

What to see in Johannesburg

Gold Reef City

Johannesburg is a city that is located in a disastrous place from the point of view of habitability: there is no sea, no rivers. Only arid lands. It is mainly found there because gold mines were discovered. If you travel with children, in the Gold Reef City amusement park, you can enjoy a lot of attractions related to the time of the Gold Rush. Next to it is the spectacular city casino that makes one not believe that they are in Africa.

Nelson Mandela Square

Formerly known as Sandton Square, it was given its current name in 2004. At the opening ceremony, a 20-foot statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled. This square was open to the general public ten years before changing its name. Very controversial change since it receives the name of a personality who dedicated his life to fighting for the underprivileged and the square is located in the most affluent area of ​​the country. In this square, you can also find one of the largest shopping centers in all of South Africa, which is called Sandton City. If you like to shop, this will be one of the most fun places for you in Johannesburg.

Neighbourgoods Market

Another Johannesburg market was projected with the idea of ​​refilling the public spaces of the city. Located right in the center, the Neighbourgoods Market is only held on Saturday mornings. In it, you can taste all kinds of traditional foods and enjoy some South African beers with your friends. The atmosphere in this market is unbeatable.

Crown Mine Shaft

It is a very interesting and curious place to visit since it will tell you how gold was extracted a hundred years ago and how the extraction process is today. The trip through the mine is very impressive since you will be able to experience in your flesh how hard the gold extraction process is and see how they work in this guild has evolved.

Where to eat in Johannesburg

To counter your feelings, these opinions, you can meet again for dinner with the hosts. And you can do it precisely in a highly recommended African restaurant. It can be the perfect ending to the best possible introduction to one of the most complex countries you have ever visited.