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Johannesburg

Johannesburg (in spoken language also referred to as Jo'burg, Egoli or Jozi ) is South Africa's largest city.
FIFA will make this their home during the 2010 World Cup. Games will be played at Soccer City and Ellis Park.

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Hotels in Johannesburg

Holiday Inn Sandton Score 8.15 from 20 reviews
123 Rivonia Road, Sandton 8.15/10
Directions from OR Tambo International Airport: -Take the R24 towards Johannesburg for approximately 10km -At the Gilloolys interchange, take the N3 (N1) freeway north towards Pretoria. -After the Marlboro Avenue off-ramp, keep left and at the Buccleuch interchange take the M1 slip road -Travel south along the M1 to Johannesburg, passing Woodmead and Marlboro off-ramps -Keeping left, take the next off-ramp to Grayston Drive, turning right at the traffic lights into Grayston Drive -Continue along Grayston Drive until you reach the intersection with Rivonia Road where you should turn left -At the second set of traffic lights you will see the Village Walk Shopping Centre on your right. Cross over at these lights and the Holiday Inn Sandton will be on your right-hand side. ... more
 
Robins Rest Score 0 from 0 reviews
10 Roosevelt Street Robindale Randburg 0/10
Cresta Mall and Brightwater Commons, the Dome and Rhema Church are within close proximity. There is easy access from the N1 motorway into Malibongwe Drive. ... more
 
Amakoekoe Guest Lodge & Conference Venue Score 0 from 0 reviews
Apple Street, Honeydew, Roodepoort 0/10
Take the R24(Johannesburg) from Johannesburg International Airport exit on the N1(Pretoria). Take the N1 (Bloemfontein/Roodepoort). Exit at the Beyers Naudé(M5) off ramp. Turn right into Beyers Naudé towards Honeydew. From the Jim Fouché intersection you will cross 5 traffic lights. The sixth intersection is Blueberry & Honeydew West streets. Turn left into Blueberry and left again into Apple Street. ... more
 
 Hotel Formula 1 O.R. Tambo Score 0 from 0 reviews
Cnr Herman & Kruin Streets 0/10
From the R24, exit on Barbara Road, follow the Isando sign, and turn right at the 2nd set of traffic lights. ... more
 
Mercure Johannesburg Randburg Score 7.475 from 30 reviews
Cnr Republic Road and Brightwater Commons 7.48/10
The Mercure Johannesburg is a 3-star hotel situated in Randburg, ideally positioned next to the Brightwater Commons Shopping & Entertainment Centre. This neat hotel has 104 guest rooms situated on 3 floors. Each room is decorated in a classical style and features air-conditioning as well as a modern bathroom. The Mercure Randburg serves a full buffet breakfast each morning. The hotel also has a bar. There are also many restaurants and food outlets for guests to choose from in the adjacent shopping mall. The Mercure Johannesburg Randburg is approximately 30-minutes drive from OR Tambo International Airport. Johannesburg city centre is 25km away. ... more
 
More hotels in Johannesburg

Five Day Victoria Falls and Chobe Fly-In Tour 5 days / 4 nights

Elephant, Chobe National Park

Leave the hustle and bustle of South Africa's largest city behind and experience the natural wonder of The Victoria Falls.

During your stay you will take a guided walking tour of the Falls, along with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and see tribal dancing at the "African Spectacular".

On day three you will continue on to Botswana's Chobe National Park, home of Africa's largest concentration of elephants. It is also a bird watchers paradise with over 450 species populating the park.

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You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to arrival in Zimbabwe and Botswana. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.

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Afternoon Tour to the Apartheid Museum 4 hours

Afternoon Tour to the Apartheid Museum

Embark on a discovery of the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans a mere decade ago.

On entering the building you are racially classified and you see this segregation in all forms of life. There are excellent displays on the Soweto up-rising, ANC in exile, petty apartheid, solitary confinement, anti-apartheid movements abroad and sporting boycotts.

The displays culminate in the birth of a new democratic country, the inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President and witness one of the most progressive constitutions in the world.

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Gold Reef City Theme Park and Casino 4 hours

Gold Reef City Theme Park and Casino

Drive south to Gold Reef City, Johannesburg's primary theme park and casino. Fun rides include a trip on a sight seeing train, run-away train and a host of other exhilarating rides.

Descend 720 feet (220 meters) down a Gold Mine shaft (children under 5 years old not permitted) to level 5 underground for a guided tour, watch a 27 pound (12.5 Kilogram) gold pour, visit the mine manager's house and be entertained by the Siyagida Dancers.

Watch how coins were pressed in the early days of Johannesburg. Gold Reef City provides entertainment for young and old. Have your photo taken in period costumes, down a pint at the saloon or amble through the animal farm.

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