Johannesburg
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Johannesburg is safe!
Johannesburg or as it is fondly known Egoli, the City of Gold, draws people in search of fame and fortune from all over Africa. More open-minded, progressive and energetic than any other city on the sub continent, Johannesburg is a place where change is a reality, not a library shelf entitled “fiction”.
Johannesburg is the starting place for many backpackers but there are still many travellers who believe that they should avoid it. But give the Beast a chance and you’ll discover more live music, theatre, shopping malls, casinos, big screens and massive raves than you’d ever imagined.
Go and get Jo’burged out. It’s exciting.
Things to do in Johannesburg
Go on a tour of Soweto. Shop until you drop at one of the larney shopping malls. Go to Monte Casino and win a million bucks. Greet your hostel owner with “this is a hold up”. Go down a mine shaft and roll in gold dust. Visit the miniland at Wemmer Pan Santarama. Gasp at the Lippizaner horse show in Kyalami. Go down a working gold mine at Gold Reef City. Do a real gold mine tour through the Chamber of Mines. Go to Wondergat and the Rhino Park with their impressive caves and all their animals. Go to the Lion Park which has plenty of fat sassy lions who look bored (but have been known to eat Taiwanese tourists who got out of their car to get pics with the pretty pusses).
Go on a tour of Soweto. Shop until you drop at one of the larney shopping malls. Go to Monte Casino and win a million bucks. Greet your hostel owner with “this is a hold up”. Go down a mine shaft and roll in gold dust. Visit the miniland at Wemmer Pan Santarama. Gasp at the Lippizaner horse show in Kyalami. Go down a working gold mine at Gold Reef City. Do a real gold mine tour through the Chamber of Mines. Go to Wondergat and the Rhino Park with their impressive caves and all their animals. Go to the Lion Park which has plenty of fat sassy lions who look bored (but have been known to eat Taiwanese tourists who got out of their car to get pics with the pretty pusses).
Places to Stay
- Auckland Park Manor
Centrally situated in Johannesburg and close to WITS - a perfect venue for Profs and Researchers - kids are welcome too
- Brown Sugar Backpackers
A perfect backpackers to stay at when in Johannesburg.
- Diamond Diggers Backpackers
This Johannesburg backpackers is close to Malls and the CBD. They offer a free airport pick-up.
- Ghandi’s Backpackers and Lodge
A Johannesburg backpackers which is where it’s rumoured that Ghandi stayed here 100 years ago.
- Melville International Backpackers
This Backpackers is in Melville the vibrant and cultural hub of Jozi!
- Rosebank Backpackers Lodge
All roads lead to Rosebank or at least the important ones do...
- Shoestrings Airport Lodge
This Johannesburg backpackers is situated on a large property 3km from Johannesburg international airport.
- The Backpackers Ritz of Johannesburg
Built in the days when castles were homes
- Vienna Gem Mini Backpackers
Hey Backpackers, here's a safe place to stay in the presigious suburb of Randburg for under R100 a head!
What to do
- Voluntours
Volunteer with a company who has received awards in the field of Responsible Travel internationally and regionally
Transport
- Pub Crawl South Africa
A safe way to get around Jo'burgs night time hotspots.
Tourist Offices
- Wicked Campers
An international company specializing in Campervan Hire
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
Set in a century old Victorian house with loads of character, Knysna Backpackers is an easy going place.
(Knysna,Garden Route)
A real home away from home, the Old Vic Backpacking hostel offers snug doubles at refreshingly affordable prices.
(Nelspruit,Mpumalanga)
This Cape Town backpacking hostel is between the mountain and the city and within walking distance of everywhere.
(Cape Town City Bowl,Cape Town)
A backpackers in Somerset East and for those who yearn for lonely country roads…
(Somerset East,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
High up on the plateau with spectacular views, they are within easy reach of Livingstonia and Manchewe Falls.
(The Kruger National Park,Malawi)
This Addo backpackers is situated outside Port Elizabeth and close to the Addo National Park.
(Addo Elephant Park,Eastern Cape Inland and the Karoo)
This Stellenbosch backpackers is In the hub of town and close to all the action.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)
This Cape Town based car rental agency offers great deals on car hire in Cape Town.
(Cape Town City Centre,Cape Town)
Under new management, they are close to Supertubes.
(Jeffreys Bay,Sunshine Coast)
A backpackers overlooking Wilderness.
(Wilderness,Garden Route)
