Johannesburg
They came from far and wide to strike it rich in Johannesburg when gold was discovered in 1886. The ‘City of Gold’ (eGoli) still pulsates with the entrepreneurial energy, power and oodles of money so its little wonder the place is somewhat frantic. The city is a vibrant melting pot of humanity that ensures you won’t walk alone when exploring the city’s many cultural and leisure attractions. The City of Gold welcomes you.
Getting There & Around
Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the busiest airport in Africa and it the main access hub linking South Africa and the rest of the world. There are also links to most other parts of South Africa from the main airport. Johannesburg has a second airport, Lanseria, which is used for commercial flights for some domestic routes.
There is also a series of freeways linking Johanneburg to other parts of the country. Within the city, your best option to get round is to use pre-booked taxis.
