Johannesburg Holidays
South AfricaJoburg, as it's known, is both the wealthiest city in Africa and one with stark poverty and crime. To travel here is to step into a culture inextricably linked with its apartheid past. But the Joburg of today is a city overflowing with art, fashion, and sporting events. There are …
How to get to Johannesburg
Here's what you need to know about getting to Johannesburg. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg takes 11 hours, 10 minutes.
When to go to Johannesburg
Typical Holiday Price
£705 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Johannesburg varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
April
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - April is the cheapest month to go to Johannesburg.
Where to stay in Johannesburg
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Johannesburg, according to other travellers.
Things to see and do in Johannesburg
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Gold Reef City
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Apartheid Museum
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Johannesburg Zoo
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Soweto
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Rosebank Art & Craft Market
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Lion Park -- CLOSED
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Constitution Hill
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Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
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Zoo Lake
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Wits Art Museum
Johannesburg was absolutely beautiful! Loved the people and culture! The right amount of trendy and hippy
Outside of Fox Street in Maboneng, and the Northern Suburbs of Melville (my favourite), Sandton and Rosebank, there are not many area in Joburg where you can feel safe just wondering around. But there is enough for keeping yourself entertained while recovering after your arrival or waiting for the flight to leave the country. It's surely not the easiest city, ma it's the biggest in South Africa and a mandatory stop to feel this country.
over night stay saw very little but its big very big and sprawling in all directions .. good luck to all that follow and venture further
Johannesburg doesn't have a ton to see, but it is a great jumping off point. Lion Park (where you can pet baby lions and cheetahs) and you can also see Nelson Mandela's last house in Johannesburg.