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Take a trip to Johannesburg on your South Africa Vacation
Johannesburg, or Jo'burg as it is known to locals, is located on the eastern plateau of South Africa known as the Highveld. Despite not being one of the country’s three capital cities, Johannesburg remains one of the most modern and prosperous cities in the country and is the seat of the Constitutional Court. As a transporation hub Johannesburg is a natural starting point for a South Africa vacation.
After the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand in 1886, a settlement was established. When the public heard about the discovery, thousands of people headed to Johannesburg looking for fortunes. Within a century the city has been rebuilt four times, from humble beginnings as a tented camp to tin shanties, from Edwardian style buildings to its current, modern state. Johannesburg was not exempt from apartheid and the city council was instrumental in the creation of separate townships for black Africans who had been evicted from the city’s freehold areas.
Today Johannesburg is the economic hub of South Africa and is an excellent example of what Archbishop Desmond Tutu called the ‘Rainbow Nation’. It is a mixture of cultures, of black and white as well as an influx of immigrants. Visitors on a South African vacation are encouraged to experience all of the city on Johannesburg tours from the bustling city centre to outer lying regions like Soweto where they can visit the Apartheid Museum and the Mandela Family Museum.
Johannesburg was the principal host of the 2010 World Cup and just as the sound of Vuvuzelas humming will not soon be forgotten, the success of the tournament and the hospitality of Jo'burg and South Africa as a whole will be remembered for many years to come.
Johannesburg was the principal host of the 2010 World Cup and just as the sound of Vuvuzelas humming will not soon be forgotten, the success of the tournament and the hospitality of Jo'burg and South Africa as a whole will be remembered for many years to come.
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Deluxe Cape Town, Luxury Train & Safari
Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainLuxury, private guided highlights featuring the unique Rovos Rail train journey, and five-star Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
12 days
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A World in One Country: Kruger, Zululand & Cape
Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Garden Route, Knysna, KwaZulu Natal, Zululand, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and JohannesburgGreat value, group tour explores South Africa in depth. Staying in moderate hotels, travelling by road, see Cape Town, Kruger, the Garden Route and more.
14 days
From US$4,424/p.p.
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The Soul of Southern Africa: City, Safari & Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainA private Cape Town, Kruger safari and Victoria Falls journey featuring boutique stays, Big Five game drives and iconic natural wonders.
10 days
From US$6,727/p.p.
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Southern Africa Odyssey
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainSmall group travel (up to 12 people) offers amazing value to explore Cape Town, safari on a private game reserve, and see amazing Victoria Falls.
12 days
From US$5,143/p.p.
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Southern Africa Extravaganza: Greater Kruger, Cape Town & Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, and JohannesburgDiscover Southern Africa on an unforgettable trip, featuring exhilarating safaris in Kruger, the charm of Cape Town, and the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls.
11 days
From US$15,982/p.p.
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South African Cultural Roots & Wildlife
North West Province, Sun City, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainDiscover a 10-day luxury South African journey blending cultural immersion and unforgettable experiences. Explore Cape Town, Soweto, Pilanesberg, and more.
10 days
From US$3,699/p.p.
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Southern Africa Wine, Wildlife & Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Western Cape, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainExplore the city of Cape Town, sample delights from the Winelands, search for the Big 5 at Kruger National Park, discover the history of Johannesburg & more.
11 days
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Deluxe Cape Town, Luxury Train & Safari
Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainLuxury, private guided highlights featuring the unique Rovos Rail train journey, and five-star Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
12 days
From US$11,977/p.p.
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A World in One Country: Kruger, Zululand & Cape
Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Garden Route, Knysna, KwaZulu Natal, Zululand, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, and JohannesburgGreat value, group tour explores South Africa in depth. Staying in moderate hotels, travelling by road, see Cape Town, Kruger, the Garden Route and more.
14 days
From US$4,424/p.p.
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The Soul of Southern Africa: City, Safari & Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainA private Cape Town, Kruger safari and Victoria Falls journey featuring boutique stays, Big Five game drives and iconic natural wonders.
10 days
From US$6,727/p.p.
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Southern Africa Odyssey
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainSmall group travel (up to 12 people) offers amazing value to explore Cape Town, safari on a private game reserve, and see amazing Victoria Falls.
12 days
From US$5,143/p.p.
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Southern Africa Extravaganza: Greater Kruger, Cape Town & Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Victoria Falls, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Gauteng, and JohannesburgDiscover Southern Africa on an unforgettable trip, featuring exhilarating safaris in Kruger, the charm of Cape Town, and the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls.
11 days
From US$15,982/p.p.
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South African Cultural Roots & Wildlife
North West Province, Sun City, Gauteng, Johannesburg, Western Cape, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainDiscover a 10-day luxury South African journey blending cultural immersion and unforgettable experiences. Explore Cape Town, Soweto, Pilanesberg, and more.
10 days
From US$3,699/p.p.
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Southern Africa Wine, Wildlife & Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (City), Gauteng, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Kruger National Park, Western Cape, Cape Town, Boulders Beach, and Table MountainExplore the city of Cape Town, sample delights from the Winelands, search for the Big 5 at Kruger National Park, discover the history of Johannesburg & more.
11 days
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What do the experts say?
Skip the more commercial wineries and visit artisanal producers—you’ll find sparkling wines and small-batch reds that are absolutely world-class.
Djembe drumming at GOLD in Cape Town is an immersive African experience through their 14-dish food safari and unique live entertainment.
The game viewing in Kruger and Eastern Cape always draws me back—it’s truly superb.
South Africans are famously warm—when you’re new in town, you're often invited to a braai, our way of welcoming people through food.
South Africa is a wonderful starting point for Africa. It's got some of the top cities in the world, stunning food and wine, and exceptional value for money.
The skyline of Johannesburg is always a great p...
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The soccer stadium is a popular inclusion on Jo...
Sandton is one of Johannesburg's affluent north...
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