Johannesburg
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg, also known as "The City of Gold," stands as the most populous urban center in South Africa, boasting a population of 4,803,262 people and holding the designation of a megacity. It ranks among the top 100 largest urban areas globally. Functioning as the provincial capital and the largest city of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, Johannesburg serves as the headquarters for the Constitutional Court, the nation's highest judicial institution.
Distinguished as a pivotal economic hub, Johannesburg accommodates the principal offices of numerous major South African corporations and financial institutions. Situated amid the mineral-rich Witwatersrand hills, it serves as the focal point for international-scale mineral, gold, and diamond trade.
Tour Itinerary
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour
The tour begins with a departure from your hotel by the driver, heading to the southwest township of Johannesburg. Take a route through Johannesburg's southern suburbs and see the sleek cars and spacious freeways.
Next, explore the cityscape of Johannesburg, characterized by its towering structures, a significant number of which were constructed during the apartheid era, as you journey towards Soweto. Witness the captivating scenery gradually fading away upon entering Soweto.
Travel past two iconic landmarks that once served as power generators in the Soweto township, now repurposed for activities such as bungee jumping. Proceed through Soweto en route to the renowned Hector Pieterson Museum, shedding light on the somber history of the youth uprising in 1976.
Continue your drive through the township for a comprehensive sightseeing experience, concluding with a visit to the Mandela House Museum on Vilakazi Street. Immerse yourself in the museum's exhibits to gain a profound understanding of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the revered father of the nation, and a global icon.
Wrap up the tour by rejoining the tour vehicle for the return journey to your hotel. Along the way, catch a glimpse of the FNB Stadium, also recognized as Soccer City or The Calabash, which hosted the opening and closing matches of the 2010 World Cup finals.
