Explore Johannesburg
Johannesburg, also known as Jozi, is the capital of the richest South African province, Gauteng. It is the biggest city in South Africa and is also one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world. Johannesburg isn,t as pretty as other cities like Cape Town or Durban, but it,s totally worthwhile visiting.
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Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
A three-course meal at a midrange restaurant will be around R500 for two people. Small restaurants serving mosTRYy African cuisine can be found in the city center and meals cost approximate R50 per person.Drinks
Beers are priced at around R28 for local beers, and up to R90 for craft beers. A Bottle of wine will be around R120 and 250.
Transportation
Taxis
Uber is available in and around Johannesburg. Accurate prices can be found on the Uber App.General Transport
Johannesburg has a world class railway system, the Gautrain, which travels to many destinations close to or at popular tourist destinations in Johannesburg and Pretoria. One-way ticket prices range from R50 to R192 depending on the peak times.Things to do in Johannesburg
Gold Reef City; Hector Pieterson Museum; Newtown Cultural Precint; Sandton City; Soweto Towhship Tour; Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens; Constitution Hill; Apartheid Museum; Johannesburg Art Gallery; Lieliesleaf Farm & Museum; Nelson Mandela Square; Rosebank African Craft Market; Rooftop Market at Rosebank Mall; Montecasino
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Camera
- First Aid kit
- Comfortable shoes
- Insect repellent
- Safe wallet
- Sun hat
- Power bank
- Water bottle
