By boat

Johannesburg is located inside South Africa and is not accessible by boat.

By train

Panorama seen from the Tower of Hillbrow.

By bus

Long distance buses arrive at Park Station. All major bus companies offer a service to and from Johannesburg. Among them:

• Greyhound - This well-known bus network provides services to destinations throughout South Africa. (last update Feb 2018)
• Translux - The network extends to many destinations in South Africa and major cities in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. (last update Feb 2018)
• Magic Bus - This company focuses on short-distance transportation, such as fixed-time shuttles to the airport. (last update Feb 2018)
• SA RoadLink - This company has buses going from and to major urban centers in South Africa. (last update Feb 2018)
• Baz Bus - This company offers an on-demand transportation service for backpackers. It connects Johannesburg to Durban, via Drakensberg, then continues along the coast of South Africa, towards Cape Town. It should be noted that the second itinerary, which previously existed between Johannesburg and Durban, via Eswatini, was abolished. (last update Feb 2018)

By Car

From Bloemfontein, on the N1, towards the north. From Pretoria, by the N1, heading south, in one hour.

The towers of Johannesburg.

Orientation

Traveling in Johannesburg does not lead to major problems. But it should be borne in mind that the best means of transport is your own car. Public transport is very little developed. In the center, the streets are cut at right angles. The main buildings here are office buildings, notably the 50-story Carlton Center, with its characteristic silhouette. Do not look for accommodation in the city center. He died at night because of the high crime rate. The best way to get to Johannesburg is to spot the two towers of telecommunications. The famous Hillbrow Tower is located near the city center, and the second, the Brixton Tower is much smaller and located to the west.

Bus

Johannesburg is a city built for cars, public transport is being developed. The Gautrain (fast train not part of the metro system) is a good, clean and safe way to get around quickly between the airport, Malboro, Midrand, Rosebank, Pretoria and Centurion. There are buses and minibuses in the streets, but they tend not to have fixed stops. Buses can be hailed to the main streets, such as Oxford Street and Jan Smuts. They can be dangerous, but the large two-story metropolitan buses are easy to use along Oxford. They leave from Gandhi Square and pass through Killarney, Rosebank, Illovo, Sandton, Rivonia and Sunninghill (bus no 5C and 5D). Putco orange buses have more regular times than urban buses and are a little more expensive. Finally, there are the Gautrain service buses, connected to the Gautrain. They have extensive routes, from each station, which can be easily found on the Gautrain or Mobi sites. The desserts are quite random on weekends and public holidays: the Gautrain buses do not work, the city buses serve only two routes and the Putco buses are at the full stop. Then the train is a good alternative, or car rental.

Taxis

You go up where you want, making sure you know where the taxi goes (usually the inhabitants use specific gestures to make sure that the good taxis stop) and it stops where you want, along the fixed route. Generally, it is not wise to use minibus taxis unless accompanied by locals. Minibus taxi drivers often say anything to get a payment.

Car rental

Renting a car is the best option for a confident driver, as the city's public transport is very limited. Renting a car allows the best flexibility and the possibility to visit the city, but the traffic is fast, although not difficult as long as you remain vigilant. It is better to buy a good road map of Johannesburg, use a GPS (available when renting a car) and plan your trips carefully before leaving. The city is vast and poorly marked. You should check with the rental agency what is covered by their insurance policy. The term "full coverage" does not necessarily mean full coverage. In South Africa, you drive on the left. Traffic can be aggressive and minibus taxis, in particular, often defy the rules of the road code.

As in any big city, there are places in Johannesburg where you should not get lost if you look like a tourist or don't have enough fuel to get out of it. Asking for advice is useful. In case of doubt, you have to stop at a police station and ask for an opinion.

Traffic to Sandton is heavy in the morning (from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.), coming from all directions, and also in the afternoon, on all roads leading outside Sandton (from 15:30 to 18:30 a.m.). Plugs can easily cause 2 h to be lost, it is prudent to plan accordingly.

• Europcar Car Hire,  +27 11 883-4352, email: [email protected] - Car rental in Johannesburg and Johannesburg Airport. (last update Feb 2018)
• Pace Car Rental,  +27 11 262 5500, email: [email protected] - Car and minibus rental in Johannesburg and Sandton. (last update Feb 2018)
• Rent a Wreck,  +27 11-402-5150, +27 11-402-5151, +27 11-402-5152, email: [email protected] - Cheap car rental. Vehicles are old, but reliable. (last update Feb 2018)

Central Business District (CBD)

The renovation of the Central Business District accelerated with the prospect of the 2010 World Cup. Many parts of the inner city can be visited and the bad reputation of the central area is no longer deserved. Urban planners use art as a cornerstone of the CBD's redevelopment project. There are numerous galleries and art spaces in the building. The city center is the most visited part of Johannesburg by African tourists, especially shopkeepers, who come to buy at the wholesale outlets of Johannesburg.

Newtown and the Market Theater (the city's cultural district) are now easily accessible via the highway and Mandela Bridge. There are live music rooms and also bars. Braamfontein, the university district, has a large Saturday market and a lively nightlife. By day, there's nothing to see.

On the eastern side of the city, Main Street Life, Maboneng Precinct [1] and Arts on Main are interesting (especially the Sunday market [2] and Le Bioscope [3], an independent cinema). Troyeville has an art center and the main sports stadiums (football, tennis, athletics, rugby).

On the western side, Fordsburg is the former Indian part of Johannesburg's center and has a few Indian and Pakistani restaurants, shops and markets. Good food is served in this neighborhood, which is lively in the evenings, and even more on Friday and Saturday. Most places are halal and no alcoholic drinks are served. The Oriental Plaza Shopping Mall [4] offers good deals.

In the center of the city, between Jeppe Street and Bree Street on Delvers Street, the inscriptions in Amharic show that you are in the Ethiopian and Somali part of the city. There are Ethiopian restaurants and cafes at the Africa Mall and Johannesburg Mall. It is best to arrive before 2 pm.

In the north-east, Yeoville is known as Le Petit Kinshasa and is home to a large number of Francophones from the African diaspora in Johannesburg. There are many restaurants and bars in Cameroon and Congo.

Hillbrow (Little Lagos) has a bad reputation, due to drug trafficking, prostitute bars, crimes, etc., but is improving. If you visit Constitution Hill or the Johannesburg Art Gallery, Hillbrow, just opposite, is not that scary! It is advisable to empty your pockets before going for a walk at the foot of the Hillbrow tower on a Sunday morning. It is better to stay in the main streets, look around and not carry any object worth stealing. It's certainly an interesting experience. Before the visit, you can visit Law and Disorder in Johannesburg, by Louis Theroux.

• Top of Africa Carlton Center, 150 Commissioner Street,  +27 11 308-1331  8 a.m - 19 a.m, daily..  7.50 ZAR.. - With 222 m high, the Carlton Center is the highest building in Africa, but not the highest structure. The Hillbrow towers (270 m) and Sentech (234 m) in Johannesburg are larger than the Carlton. The highest structure in Africa is the SASOL chimney, 301 m high, in Secunda, followed by two 300 m chimneys at the Duvha power station, near Witbank. Take the lift from the second to the fiftieth floor. Panoramic view of the city from the top of the highest building in Africa. (last updated March 2018)
• 1 Johannesburg Art Gallery Joubert Park (at the corner of Klein and King George Streets),  +27 11 725 3130  Free.. - The largest art gallery on the African continent, with a good collection of local and international works exhibited. (last update Feb 2018)
• Standard Bank Gallery (At the corner of Simmonds and Frederick Streets),  +27 11 631-1889  8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday..  Free.. (last updated March 2018)
• Sci-Bono Discovery Center Electric Workshop building, Newtown (On the corner of Miriam Makeba and President Streets),  +27 11 639-8400, fax: +27 (0) 11 832-3360, email: [email protected]  9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, and 9 am to 4:30 pm, weekends and public holidays..  Adults: 20 ZAR, children 10 ZAR.. (last updated March 2018)
• Origins Center - The South African Museum of Rock Art Yale Road, University of Witwatersrand, Braamfontein,  +27 11 717-6051, email: [email protected]  9 am to 4 pm 30..  Students: 35 ZAR. Adults: 80 ZAR.. - A museum in Africa for the peoples of the world. An excellent multimedia exhibition on rock art and the origins of humanity. Good souvenir shop, bookshop and coffee shop. (last updated March 2018)

North suburb

In the north, the suburbs of Greenside, Houghton, Parktown North, Parkhurst, Killarney, Rosebank, Illovo, Melrose North, Atholl, Sandown, Sandton, Morningside, Fourways and Randburg are green, tree-planted and pleasant. They are safe for first world visitors. Most have a shopping center and some have a main street with cafes, shops and grocery stores.

• 2 Johannesburg Planetarium Yale Road, Hall 10, University of Witwatersrand, Milner Park,  +27 11 717-1392, fax: +27 11 339-2926, email: [email protected]  From 16 to 25 ZAR, depending on the show.. - For upcoming shows, consult the website. (last updated March 2018)
• South African National Museum of Military History Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (near Johannesburg),  +27 11 646-5513, email: [email protected]  Open daily from 9:00am to 4:30pm..  20 ZAR.. - A good collection of military equipment, including one of the few Me 262 fighter aircraft of the Second World War, still in existence. There is also a huge G6, a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, built in South Africa. A snack shop, as well as a shop selling period military equipment, authentic or in reproduction, are located inside the museum. (last updated March 2018)
• James Hall museum of Transport Pioneers' Park, Rosettenville Road, La Rochelle,  +27 11 435-9718, fax: +27 11 435-9821, email: [email protected]  Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm..  Free entry.. - The largest museum in South Africa dedicated to transport. (last updated March 2018)
• Cherie De Villiers Gallery Lower Level, Rosebank Shopping Center, Rosebank,  +27 11 788-9949, email: [email protected] - Works by South African artists. (last update Feb 2018)

Apartheid Museum.

• 1 Apartheid Museum (next to Gold Reef City),  +27 11 309-4700 - A very moving and informative journey through the past and the tumultuous present of South Africa. You have to spend at least half a day there. It features videos, photos and many objects. It's just a must. (last update Feb 2018)

Soweto is an increasingly popular destination for travelers from all over the world. You can go there on a guided tour or simply go yourself by car, using the GPS (progammer Vilakazi Street). The road infrastructure and signage are excellent. You can stop at Maponya Mall and participate in the lives of the middle class in Soweto.

• Guided tour of Soweto  400 to 500 ZAR.. - A visit to the densely populated but vibrant city of Soweto. Soweto (South Western Township) is originally a city for black workers, founded about 20 km southwest of downtown Johannesburg, and now the second largest city in South Africa, inhabited exclusively by blacks. Serious racial riots erupted there in 1976. It's a bastion of the ANC. The majority of the houses are made up of huts or single huts, but it is now also a residential area, where the black aristocracy has settled (for example, Archbishop Desmond Tutu or Winnie Mandela). Due to the security situation, it is not recommended to visit Soweto alone. One-day guided tours are offered by almost all hotels. The visit usually includes a visit to the Harry Pieterson Museum (racial riots), Nelson Mandela's former home, as well as a short visit to a slum. Use only official operators. (last updated March 2018)

Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens.

• Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens (Gardens can be difficult to find, as they are not well marked on main roads. On the N1, take Hendrik Potgieter at exit 80, direction Roodepoort/M8 14^th Avenue. Follow the signs for Tarlton and the M47, north. Pass Clearwater Mall, turn left on Handicap Road, then right on Malcolm Road, where you will find the first sign indicating the gardens. The gardens are on ​ ​ left a few hundred meters further),  +27 11 958-1750, fax: +27 11 958-1752, email: [email protected]  ZAR 25 per person, discounts for students and retirees.. - It is one of the last remaining green areas in Johannesburg. There are many birds, including the black eagle, a species that is in danger of extinction. There is a restaurant on the premises as well as picnic and braai areas. (last updated March 2018)
• Constitution Hill  Free.. - Located in the city center, on the eastern edge of Braamfontein, the site of the famous Old Fort penitentiary complex, in a vein similar to that of the Apartheid Museum, houses the South African Constitutional Court. This is a fascinating place worth a visit. The site is part courtroom, part museum and art gallery. (last updated March 2018)
• Lipizzaners of South Africa 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami (Follow the N1, direction Pretoria, take exit 108 Midrand, continue on R561 Allandale Road, direction Kyalami. Kyalami Road and Main Road meet at the entrance to Kyalami Racecourse, turn right here. At the second traffic light, turn left and follow Main Road. Watch Maple Road, right. Take it, then turn right again on Crocus Road),  +27 11 702-2103, fax: +27 11 468-2718, email: [email protected] - Outside Vienna, this is the only place where you can see the evolution of Lipizzans recognized by the Spanish Riding School. Reservations can also be made via Computicket [5]. (last update Feb 2018)
• Lesedi Cultural Village (just after Lanseria airport, on the R512),  +27 12 205-1394 - Traditional dances and food, in authentic villages zulu, sotho, pedi, xhosa and ndebele. (last update Feb 2018)

Lionpoons at Lion Park.

• 1 Lion Park R114, near the corner with Malibongwe (formerly Hans Strijdom Drive, R512), Honeydew (On the N1, take exit 90, Randburg/R512 Malibongwe (formerly Hans Strydom Drive) and continue north for 12 kilometers after Kya Sands. At the traffic light, at the intersection with the R114, turn right. The Lion Park is 600 meters further, on the right),  +27 11 691-9905, fax: +27 11 691 9904, email: [email protected]  8 h 30 - 18 h..  ZAR 130 per person, ZAR 20 to feed the giraffe.. - The Lion Park, with an area of 2 km², is a place to preserve wildlife, especially lions. It is located near Lanseria Airport and Fourways Mall, near Johannesburg and Pretoria. The park is home to a wide variety of predators and large herbivores endemic to Africa, including more than 80 lions, including the rare white lions, and many other carnivores, such as the cheetah... The entrance ticket gives you the opportunity to visit the lionceaux, which you can touch, to feed the giraffe and to visit a motorway to observe the wild fauna (lions, antelopes, zebras, giraffes and others). The Lion Park can be very busy on weekends and public holidays. If you want to spend a little time with lionceaux, it is better to go there during the week, when the park is less crowded. If you plan to drive through the lions' enclosures, make sure there are no unattached objects outside the vehicle and keep the windows closed. Lions are particularly fond of protective 4x4 spare wheels, so it is better to remove them before entering. (last update Feb 2018)
• 2 Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve Karee Kloof (From Johanneburg, take the R54 South towards Vereeniging. Take the exit Kliprivier/Heidelberg, turn left, then right at the 4way stop, left at the next 4way stop and left again at the T junction, then follow the signs. About 1 hour drive) - Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve is one of Gauteng's main eco-tourism destinations. Located quite close to Johannesburg, one hour from the international airport and close to the historic city of Heidelberg, this reserve offers a representative sample of the fauna and flora of the Rocky Highveld prairie biotope. With 134 km² of unspoiled natural environment and a mountain range characterized by the meanders and detours of its hiking paths, the reserve offers an incredibly refreshing break in the hectic urban life. Here, the altitude varies between 1,545 m and 1,917 m above sea level. (last update Feb 2018)

Parrots at Montecasino Bird Gardens.

• Montecasino Bird Gardens Montecasino Boulevard (corner of William Nicol Road and Witkoppen Road), Fourways (On N1, take exit 95, indicated Sandton/R511 William Nicol Drive and head north. Cross Leslie Avenue and turn right into Montecasino Boulevard),  +27 11 511-1864  Open during the week from 8.30am to 5.0pm, and on the weekend from 8.30am to 6.00pm.. - You can observe numerous birds and other small animals. The old tree, located close to parrots, is 2,500 years old. Flight demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays, and at 11 a.m., 1 p.m and 3 p.m. on weekends. (last update Feb 2018)
• Visit of a gold mine Old gold mine Kromdraai (about 40 minutes by car from Johannesburg international airport and 20 minutes from Johannesburg city)  1165 ZAr.. - The Kromdraai gold mine was one of the first gold mines in the Witwatersrand (the Johannesburg region) and is located in a preserved rural setting. (last updated March 2018)
• Gold Reef City Northern Parkway, Ormonde (On the M1 South, take exit 5, Johannesburg/M17 Xavier Street, and follow Crownwood Road to the intersection with Northern Parkway. Turn right into Northern Parkway and continue for about 1 km),  +27 11 248-6800, fax: +27 11 248-6863, email: [email protected] - An amusement park with a casino. The visitor can also find out about gold mines and visit a mine (about 200 m deep, too clean to be real). Unfortunately, Gold Reef City is not a theme park with international standards, so if you're expecting "Disneyland Africa", ​ you might be disappointed. (last update Feb 2018)
• Ferreira Standard Bank Center Mine, 5 Simmonds Street,  +27 11 636-9111, fax: +27 11 636-4207, email: [email protected]  Open during regular bank hours, from 8 am to 4 pm..  Admission is free.. - This bank is literally on ​ gold ​. An old gold mine, abandoned since the late 19^th century, was rediscovered when the headquarters of the Standard Bank was built in the 1980s. The construction has retained the mine access tunnels. Some parts of the original mine, as well as the new museum associated with it, are open to the public. (last updated March 2018)
• Workers' Museum Newtown Park, Jeppe Street, Newtown (Take Nelson Mandela Bridge, turn left into Carr Street, then right into Miriam Makeba Street, cross Jeppe Street. The parking lot is on the right. The entrance is on Newtown Park),  +27 11 833 5624  Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 am to 5 pm..  Free entry.. - The Workers' Museum is located in Newtown Compound, on Mary Fitzgerald Square. The Newtown Compound is one of the last surviving examples of black male municipal neighborhoods. The city council built the Newtown Compound in 1913, to house migrant workers, who first worked for the Department of Health, and later worked at the nearby power plant.
  ​ The museum tells the story of migrant workers who came to Johannesburg to find work. Having left their homes and families, black migrant workers lived in conditions close to slavery, as evidenced by the original dormitories, the concrete bunk beds and the punishment room in the old building. The museum highlights the difficulties faced by workers, under the migrant workers' system, a cornerstone of apartheid, from the early 1900s until the 1970s, when the system of reserved jobs began to deteriorate. More positively, it shows the dynamism and creative resilience of the migrant worker culture. Interviews on oral history and individual narratives are combined with photographs and archival material, as well as a recently produced documentary on migrant labor. (last updated March 2018)
• Sophiatown Heritage Tours Sophiatown Heritage & Cultural Center, 73 Toby Street, Sophiatown (Near Melville/Westdene),  +27 11 6731271  Opening: 10 a.m - 16 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m - 6 p.m. thursday, 10 am - 1 pm Saturday..  Groups and school visits: adults: 25 ZAR, children: 10 ZAR. Guided walking tours of Sophiatown: adults: 60 ZAR, children: 30 ZAR.. - Sophiatown's story is one of the most important in South Africa's recent past. It's a deportation site, like those of Cato Manor, District 6 or others all over South Africa. The mix of politics, literature, music in Sophiatown provides a backdrop to perhaps the most famous period in Johannesburg's history. Guided walking tours start from Dr. A's former 1930s house. B. Xuma and return to this era, where the talents of Hugh Masekela, Jonas Gwangwa and Stompie Manana are born. (last updated March 2018)

• 1 University of Witwatersrand (WITS) Braamfontein,  +27 11 717-1000, fax: +27 11 717-1065, email: [email protected] (latest update Feb 2018)
• University of Johannesburg Bunting Road, Auckland Park,  +27 11 489-3129, fax: +27 11 489-2191, email: [email protected] (latest update Feb 2018)

African arts and crafts

• African Craft Market Rosebank Shopping Center (At the corner of Cradock Street and Baker Street, at Rosebank),  +27 11 880 2906, fax: +27 11 880 2944  Open daily from 9 am to 6 pm.. (last update Feb 2018)

Shopping centers

Shopping malls are very popular in Johannesburg because of their convenience and security, as well as the fact that there are few alternatives. Fortunately, Jozi is one of the few cities in the country that still has street life. A typical shopping center has all the usual chain stores (for clothes, books, music, medicine, etc.), a fast food restaurant (KFC, Mugg & Bean...) and a large Western-style supermarket in the basement. Many also have a multiplex cinema. They are comfortable, but soulless shelters that can trap tourists with their familiar air-conditioned environment. There are many shopping centers in Johannesburg. Most have free secure parking, but there is a charge for parking in the most popular shopping centers (Rosebank and Sandton). The main centers are:

Oriental Plaza.

• Oriental Plaza Fordsburg - A foretaste of the East in Africa. You can find some good deals. Unlike other shopping centers in South Africa, you can bargain with merchants here. The Oriental Plaza is unique as it has more than 360 independent shops. One block of the Oriental Plaza is the site where Mahatma Gandhi held the famous ceremony where he burned his passport 100 years ago. The site, which is adjacent to the Newtown Mosque, is appropriately marked by a cauldron, where the relevant historical details can be found. (last update Feb 2018)
• Sandton City 5^th Street,  +27 11 217-6000, fax: +27 11 883-0978, email: [email protected]  9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.. - Sandton's large, popular shopping center. (last update Feb 2018)
• 44 Stanley 44 Stanley Avenue (From the M1 north or south, turn right at the Empire Road branch line. At the second traffic light, turn left into Owl Street, under the bridge. Stanley Avenue is the 2^nd road on the right).  +27 11 482 4444 - Built in a complex of former industrial buildings, near the city's gas factory, 44 Stanley now houses 25 shops, restaurants and creative studios around interconnected courtyards. It is the center of an interesting urban regeneration project and worth a visit. (last update Feb 2018)
• Northgate Angle of Northumberland Road and Olievenhout Avenue,  +27 11 794 1687 - This shopping center is located in the northwest, right next to Coca-Cola Dome, well known for its musical events. Northgate is relatively small, compared to Southgate or Westgate, but offers some good options for activities, including movies, paintball, ice skating and weekend entertainment for children. (last update Feb 2018)
• Bedford Center - In the east, this small center is worth a visit. It offers a good selection of independent stores, rather than the avalanche of chain stores from standard South African malls. (last update Feb 2018)
• Westgate 120 Ontdekkers Road, ​ ​ Roodepoort,  +27 11 768-0616, fax: +27 11 768-2291, email: [email protected]  9:00 to 6:00, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00, Saturday, 9:00 to 14:00, Sunday.. - For many years the most popular shopping mall in Johannesburg, Westgate has recently undergone a much needed facelift and now has a more modern image. Far from most tourist sites, it is virtually unknown to foreign visitors, while offering a pleasant trawling experience, with branches of most major chains of stores. (last update Feb 2018)
• Eastgate Angle de Nicol and Bradford, Bedfordview,  +27 11 616-209, fax: +27 11 622-2473, email: [email protected]  9:00 to 18:00.. (last update Feb 2018)
• Cresta Mall Angle de Beyers Naude and Weltevreden Road, Cresta,  +27 11 678-5306, fax: +27 11 678-4096, email: [email protected] - This is where the middle-class people of Johannesburg Central shop and socialize. The large branches of all the major chains of shops are here, as well as some good family restaurants. (last update Feb 2018)
• Rosebank Between Bath Avenue and Cradock Avenue, Rosebank (On the south M1, take exit 19 (Johannesburg/M20 Glenhove Road), turn right and follow direction Glenhove to Oxford, cross Oxford and turn right, on 4th Avenue which leads directly to the shopping center parking lot),  +27 11 788-5530, fax: +27 11 880-6250, email: [email protected] - Major construction and renovation work is underway at the mall. (last update Feb 2018)
• Southgate Angle of Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Road, Mondeor,  +27 11 942-1061 - The center is located south of Johannesburg, only five minutes from Soweto. (last update Feb 2018)
• Fourways Mall Angle de Witkoppen Road and William Nicol Drive, Fourways,  +27 11 465 6095 (latest update Feb. 2018)

There are also many small shopping centers close to residential areas, usually with one or two of the department stores, a number of small chain stores, fast food and possibly a restaurant or coffee shop.

• Troyeville Hotel Troyeville (last update Feb 2018)

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• Back2Basix 167 Perth Road, Westdene,  +27 11726-6857, email: [email protected] (latest update Feb 2018)
• Back o' the Moon Nightclub Gold Reef City Casino,  +27 11496-1423 (latest update Feb. 2018)
• Carfax In the outskirts of Newtown,  +27 11834-9187 - One of the most popular nightclubs in the city. (last update Feb 2018)
• Monsoon Lagoon Casino of Caesar's Palace,  +27 11928-1280 (latest update Feb. 2018)

Cheap

• 90 George Ave 90, George Avenue, Sandringham,  +27 11 640-1856 Room available from 2 pm, to be released before noon.  From 250 ZAR.. - Very hospitable guest house, on a beautiful property, close to movie studios and 6 km from Melrose Arch. (last updated March 2018)
• The Backpacker's Ritz 1A North Road, Dunkeld West,  +27 11 325-7125, email: [email protected]  Dorm bed: 90 ZAR. Double room: 287 ZAR.. - Excellent view of the city, reasonable prices and an extremely useful travel office, providing information on all aspects of the trip to South Africa. The hotel also provides transfers to and from the airport. (last update Feb 2018)
• 1 Diamond Diggers Backpackers 36 Doris Street, Kensington  60 to 160 ZAR (~8,68 € - 11/11/2020) (~9,38 Fr. - price of 11/11/2020) (~C$13.36 - price of 11/11/2020) (~C$10.26 - price of 11/11/2020) (~5,700.19 CFA - price of 11/11/2020).. - Hostel (last updated Nov. 2019)
• Johannesburg Backpackers Umgwezi Road, Emmarentia, email: [email protected]  From 110 ZAR.. - Located in the very safe area of Emmarentia, this is the new accommodation of the owners of Cape Town Backpackers. Fun, friendly and clean. There are regular theme evenings in the trendy bar. Different options for sleeping, from dormitories to suites. (last update Feb 2018)
• Zoo Lodge 233a Jan Smuts Ave, Parktown North,  +27 11 788-5182, email: [email protected]  80 to 200 ZAR.. - This backpackers lodge is well located, close to the Johannesburg Zoo and the Rosebank Shopping Center, on a bus line. Transfers to the airport and train station are provided. (last update Feb 2018)

Bed & Breakfast and Bed & Breakfast

• Melville Arch 113 St Swithins Avenue, Melville  Single: 350 ZAR, 450 ZAR with bathroom.. - Affordable bed and breakfast, a short walk from Melville's bars and restaurants. (last update Feb 2018)
• House of Pharaohs Guesthouse and Conference Center 1 Gaunt Road, Bryanston Ext 5,  +27 11 706 7148  From 500 ZAR.. - All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, bathroom with shower or bath, flat-screen TV with DSTV, wireless high-speed Internet connection and mini-bar. Bar, room service, conference rooms, banquet facilities, swimming pool, wireless Internet access, secretarial services, copy and fax services. (last update Feb 2018)
• 9 in Observatory Guesthouse 190 Regent Street East, Observatory,  +27 1164 84367  Single with private bathroom and breakfast: 380 ZAR.. - Perhaps the best value for money in Johannesburg. Located in Observatory, overlooking the green golf course, this cozy place is minutes from the CDB and Norwood's restaurants. However, with the exception of the golf course, nothing is accessible on foot, so it is not a good choice if you do not have a car. Wi-Fi connection. (last update Feb 2018)

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Tourists should be aware that Johannesburg has a major security problem.Some areas are quite safe, others should be avoided. Travel only during the day and stay indoors when it's dark. In town, you can meet armed militias that help the police. They can be particularly violent. Ask residents (preferably your hotel staff) what to do in certain situations, or (if applicable) when problems arise.

The use of public transport is strongly discouraged, because of the numerous violent robberies and uncontrolled violence, even on the most frequented lines. If you wish to use public transport, despite all the warnings, you should ask the local population in advance (preferably the hotel staff).

Driving

It is preferable to use a GPS during driving so as not to get lost. It should also be noted that South Africans die more from road accidents than from violence. There is a lot of aggression on the roads and many accidents are due to alcohol.

Do not leave any valuables on the seats because windows can be broken and objects stolen. At night, do not stop at red lights if people are hanging around. Slow and pass the red lights, even if you have to pay a fine (very unlikely). At all times, be vigilant, watch for the following vehicles and be careful of objects (stones, wood) that block the roads. When parking in a quiet area, be particularly careful when entering or exiting the vehicle, as this is the time for thieves to wait. Faced with a suspicious or dangerous encounter, drive to the nearest police station or to a well-lit inhabited area.

• 1 Pretoria  - very close to Johannesburg and has a lot to offer to a tourist. It is the capital of the country. It is part of the Johannesburg metropolitan area. (last update Feb 2018)
• 2 Sun City  - two hours drive and offers world-class golf courses and entertainment. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is adjacent to Sun City and offers visitors an African wildlife reserve. However, there is no comparison with the famous Kruger National Park, which is about 22 miles from Johannesburg. (last update Feb 2018)
• Mpumalanga Escarpment - A weekend trip. (last update Feb 2018)
• 3 Rietvlei Nature Reserve (Close to the R21, in Tshwane) - it allows you to forget the city for a while. (last update Feb 2018)
• 4 Cradle of Humanity  - This World Heritage site has a number of attractions, including the Sterkfontein Caves, the Wonder Caves and the Maropeng Information Center. You can explore fossil-filled caves, where important paleontological discoveries, like Mrs. Ples or Little Foot, have been made. (last update Feb 2018)
• 5 Gaborone  - the capital of Botswana. Much more relaxed than Johannesburg, it has a much lower crime rate. It is only an hour away by plane and about five hours by picturesque car. (last update Feb 2018)