Johannesburg

Johannesburg The El Dorado City

One of the most beautiful cities in South Africa , also it is the largest city in South Africa.
Johannesburg considered the land of gold and a center of large-scale gold and diamond trade.
Johansberg was discovered in 1886 and Newly named as El Dorado City due to the discovery of gold in it.

What is Johannesburg Famous for ?
There are many things that will make you visit Johannesburg ,It has the largest amount of trees so it is popular for its forest area .
Another Important reason to visit Johannesburg,the climate, Johannesburg has the best climate as it is warm in Summer and mild in winter.

Johannesburg Public Events and Festival
1- Music I Heart Joburg
One of the events that created new in Johannesburg in 2014, takes place in Septembre.

2- Art Festival
Happens in October, many famous artists participate in that festival.

3-LITTLE MODEL EARTH 2017 International Children’s Festival.

4- Christmas Eve in Johannesburg
You can enjoy visiting Johannesburg in Christmas and find all the fun especially in Montecasino, or in the Hydpark mall if you want to enjoy Shopping in Christmas.

Johannesburg Main Attractions
1- The Apartheid Museum
Simply that amazing museum is a one of a kind it portrays the apartheid story by photos,newspaper clips, and arts also you can see films about South Africa great history.
2- Johannesburg Zoo
It is not such a normal zoo or a place to see animals but it is a place for animal treatment and medical care.
It is established in 1904,now it is open all the year including public holiday.
3-South African National Museum of Military History
It contains all the military stories that happen in the country, it contains also the world war flight plans and bombs, all military weapons and Medals.

4-Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
It considered the smallest garden in Johannesburg that established in1982,it is also a home to a well-known pair of eagles called Verreaux’s eagles.

5-Gold Reef City
A wonderful place for the family to visit and enjoy all the facilities of that wonderful place, there are houses, shops, and  the Royal Theatre.
6- Soweto
It is a town in Johannesburg and it now incorporated into the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
7- Pilanesberg National Park
One of the best activities that you can do in Johannesburg is the safari in Pilanesberg, you will enjoy being in front of the animals with no fear, it is really a great experience.

Where to shop in Johannesburg ?
There are many lovely places to go for shopping in Johannesburg :
1- For shopping Centers : There is Sandton City Mall in Nelson Mandela Square, a great large mall.
2- Oriental Plaza : Such a great mall that sells everything you want.
3- For arts and crafts shopping : There is the market square mall.
4- For food and drinks : Neighbourgoods Market.

Where to Stay in Johannesburg ?
There are many places to stay in Johannesburg some of them are Luxury others are budget :
You will find  Hotels near Johannesburg zoo, Apartheid Museum, and Near the Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Sandton.