Explore Johannesburg

Located in the center of South Africa, Johannesburg is an extremely well known city. It is not only the only global city of Africa but it is also one among the forty biggest metropolitan cities in the world. Previously, Johannesburg was not a tourist destination but now it has developed as a tourist spot that attracts travelers from all over the world.

There are so many things to see and do in Johannesburg. You can check out the Gold reef City, which is a big amusement park in Johannesburg. If you like going to museums then you can visit Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museums, the Museum Africa, Johannesburg Art Gallery (art museum), etc.

It is a known fact that Johannesburg had a rocky history but this has never stopped nor discouraged the tourists from coming and exploring the city. In the last few years, quite a handful of tourist attractions have been developed in Johannesburg so as to attract travelers to the city. The Johannesburg Zoo is one of the biggest zoos in the country and you should check it out when you are in the city. You will come across a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind, just outside Johannesburg. This place claims to have the largest collection of hominid fossils in the world.

Johannesburg is a fast-paced city and you will find many things to do to entertain yourself. It not only has a thrilling nightlife but you will find many boutiques and shopping centers in the city. While you are in the city, do not forget to check out the Rosebank flea market. If you think that Johannesburg only has museums to offer to its tourists then you are so wrong. There are so many other places of interested which you can visit when you are in the city. For all the food lovers, Johannesburg is truly heaven on earth. You will find cuisines of different countries in Johannesburg.

If you like the idea of an overland trip then perhaps you would like to check out the Nairobi to Johannesburg tour organized by Africa Trails. This is a six weeks tour and it costs GBP 600 with additional local payment of GBP 260. This trip starts in Nairobi and ends in Johannesburg. This tour is an overland tour where you would be traveling by special trucks. Some of the highlights of this trip are Matopos National Park, Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island, Lake Malawi, Serengeti Park, Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta and Lake Naivasha.

There are also other African tours which you can check out if you want to have more options. Otherwise, you can choose this tour for you will be taken to seven countries in six weeks. Most importantly, the tour is inexpensive and adventurous.

Author's Note: Choose African Trails for African tours. For more information, you can see http://www.africantrails.co.uk/

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