A huge metropolis where opulent wealth and desperate poverty live side by side.

A city of astonishing contrasts, a huge metropolis where opulent wealth and desperate poverty live side by side, travel to Johannesburg one experiences the intriguing, dynamic heart of this turbulent country. If you want to see the real South Africa - and try to understand it - Johannesburg has to be on your travel itinerary.

Johannesburg is a youthful city, in just over a hundred years it blossomed to the huge metropolis it is today. Despite its problems and contradictions, it is experiencing a marked inner-city revival. Johannesburg is committed to demonstrating its capacity for change and renewal, making it an exciting travel destination. Besides burgeoning property development in the CBD, a multibillion-rand Metro rail scheme — known as the Gautrain — is finally being put in place.

Johannesburg or ‘the city of gold‘ is by far the largest city in South Africa. It’s a destination that’s brash, fast-growing but it has got wealth, energy and a beautiful climate. If you take reasonable precautions and listen to the locals, you can enjoy your Johannesburg travel safely.

When to travel to Johannesburg

Winters (June- August) can get chilly, with freezing temperatures not unknown. Summer can be very hot but with often a fresh breeze. Early summer (September-October) and autumn (March-April) offer the best weather for a visit.