Johannesburg Tour Packages

Johannesburg Vacation Packages

Book Johannesburg tour packages and discover the largest city in South Africa. It is among the most significant economic powerhouses in Africa and one of the hot tourist attraction spot in South Africa. According to the MasterCard’s Global Destination Cities Index 2016, Johannesburg is still the most visited city in Africa which is why the Johannesburg vacation packages comes equipped with lots of activities for one to embark on..

Originally built on the gold discovery, Johannesburg has grown to become a significant and lively city. Currently, the population stands at approximately 4.5 million people.

Top Tourist Attractions in Johannesburg Tour Packages

There are many attractions in this city as the Johannesburg holiday packages includes a visit to The Nelson Mandela Bridge which connects the Central Business District to the Newtown Cultural Precinct. You will find all the museums and art galleries at the Newton Cultural Project.

Shopping

Of the many activities on the Johannesburg vacation packages the one activity which most visitors find amazing is shopping as there is a wide range of shopping malls in Johannesburg. For designer outfits and general clothing, visit the malls in Sandton.

If in need of African Crafts, Rosebank is the place to be. Indian fabrics and antiques are available in Fordsburg.

Nightlife

The night life in Johannesburg makes for many fun filled activities as the Melville hosts a good number of bars and clubs. The Johannesburg Civic Theatre regularly holds musical, dance and opera performances at night. There is also the Mary Fitzgerald Square where various stage productions take place.

Apartheid Museum

Of the many tourist attractions in this region the Apartheid Museum is popular with tourists eager to know more about life in the township of Johannesburg. The museum portrays the apartheid story through film footage, photos, and artifacts as well as through personal accounts.

Mandela House Museum

Get to see the Mandela house museum, the first house where the Mandela family lived before Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment for 27 years.

Both tourists and the locals like the Specialty Museums in Johannesburg. Apart from the Apartheid Museum, the Origins Center showcases the origins of humankind.

Peacemaker Museum

The Peacemaker Museum celebrates the past and present memories of Nobel Peace Prize winners as well as their contribution to the community.

Constitution Hill

The Constitution Hill, a former prison, provides a fascinating insight into the history of South Africa. Visitors get to explore the exhibits at the Number Four Museum, the Women‘s Gaol museum, and the Old fort museum.

Zoo Lake

The Zoo Lake, a park full of oak and sycamore trees, is a good site for picnics. One can as well tour Pretoria to see the big five (lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and rhinos) in any of the game reserves.

Lion Park

The holiday to Johannesburg packages lots of activities which includes a visit to The Lion Park as you get to enjoy a close experience with the animals.

Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam

With the Johannesburg tour packages, you can Visit the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and Emmarentia Dam to enjoy kayaking, boating or canoeing, and other outdoor activities.

Botanical Garden

The botanical garden is home to many plant species and has thousands of plant collections. You might want to take photos at the garden because of its natural and scenic beauty. The Wonder Caves, which is part of the Humankind World Heritage Sites, is also the right place for trekking as an outdoor activity. The Humankind World Heritage Sites is well known for the many fossils present at the site.

Gold Reef City

Built around a gold mine is the Gold Reef City. The family-friendly attraction hosts shops, houses, the Royal Theater, hotel, a chemist shop, Johannesburg’s first stock exchange, etc as seen on the holiday to Johannesburg vacation packages. On visiting the site, one gets to view both historical attractions as well as exciting rides.

Story of Gold

With many tourist attractions and activities planned, for the fast and energetic tourists from the Johannesburg tour packages, you can enjoy crazy trips to the southern hemisphere and for the less energetic ones, exploring the Story of Gold in an old-world museum atmosphere will be ideal. Visitors can also tour the Crown Miles, one of the world’s most productive gold mines.

Johannesburg Art Gallery

A visit to the Johannesburg art gallery in Joubert Park which has more than 9000 works displayed one at a time. The museum focuses on works by artists from South Africa.

Public Artworks

With the Johannesburg tour packages, you get to enjoy the public artworks in the city when taking leisurely walks. The Artworks are on display along the streets, in the parks, between tall buildings, and on the pavements.

Market Theatre

The Market Theatre plays a significant role in the cultural life of Johannesburg. It hosts four live theatre venues.

Emperor’s Palace

Emperor’s Palace also known as Palace of Dreams is a grand casino development which plays host to meetings, conferences, and social events. There are world-class entertainments ranging from theatre to boxing. There are four hotels, a spa, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs within the Palace.

Soweto

Other Notable Destinations to Visit during your holiday getaway in Johannesburg: No trip to Johannesburg is complete without visiting Soweto, a township in the South-West of the city.