Johannesburg is a great place for kids! The Joburg Zoo is sure to make them gape in wonder at the hordes of animals there, or perhaps the Zoo Lake would be more to their liking. The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens are a great place to have fun while learning about the various forms of plant life found there. The Montecasino Bird Gardens are also great to tell kids about the hundreds of species of birds in the city.
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Johannesburg is a great place for kids! The Joburg Zoo is sure to make them gape in wonder at the hordes of animals there, or perhaps the Zoo Lake would be more to their liking. The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens are a great place to have fun while learning about the various forms of plant life found there. The Montecasino Bird Gardens are also great to tell kids about the hundreds of species of birds in the city.
The MuseuMAfrica is one of the largest history museums of the city and is housed in a building that was constructed as the city's first fresh produce market in 1913. It highlights the transformation of Johannesburg over time and how it came to be what it is today.
The first integrated theatre of the city, it played a crucial role in the efforts against apartheid and is home to an art gallery, three theaters and a very famous restaurant, the second Moyo.
Soweto is an acronym for the South West Township and is one of the oldest suburbs of Johannesburg. It is home to many black Africans and is one of the most happening places in the city. With a number of sites to visit, it is recommended to take a guided tour of the area with any of the major tour guides of the city.
The Oriental Plaza is a great shopping complex in Newtown that is sure to make you wish you had forgotten your wallet at home! With over 350 shops, it is one of the best places to shop in the city.
It is one of the upper-income northern suburbs of the city with a wide range of second hand bookshops, antique dealers, body piercing salons and pavement cafes. It also has several Bed and Breakfasts and guesthouses which are very popular with tourists.
Address: Entrance from Arundel Road at the north end of 3rd Avenue, Westdene
A 365 acre piece of land near the Emmarentia Dam with possibly the world's largest terraced rose garden and a yachting and canoeing club. It is recommended to stick to the main areas and avoid wandering into remote areas. Barbecues are allowed at selected locations and the restaurant in the garden serves some excellent tea and snacks.
A tour of the history of beer! The South African Breweries shows how beer is made and how it developed into its present day form. it is a fun-filled showcase of brewing.
The Johannesburg Art Gallery is the home for impressive collections of 17th century Dutch, 18th and 19th century British and European, 19th and 20th century South African art, as well as a print cabinet of works from the 15th century to the present time.
The National Botanical Gardens near the magnificent Witpoortjie waterfall is truly a sight to behold. Covering almost 750 acres, it is composed of both landscaped and natural savannah areas, while the natural vegetation is a mix of grassland and savannah with over 600 naturally occurring plant species. The Cafe Clivia is situated under two beautiful ocotea bullata trees in the center of the garden. A must-visit site for all tourists.
The Johannesburg Lion Park, a 500 acre reserve and breeding research station is home to more than 80 lions, including a pair of famous white lions, and other animals such as wildebeests and giraffes and a wide range of African species. The Cub World allows you to cuddle a lion cub for an extra fee. A great place to visit, especially if you have kids with you.
This 117,000 acre piece of land has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and is home to several limestone caverns and was once home to the Mrs. Ples, the first southern 'Ape-Man' or Australopithecus skull to be discovered, along with a 3.3 million year old hominion skeleton. The site consists of Sterkfontein Caves, Swartkrans and Kromdraai. The environs also contains the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.
The Sterkfontein Caves are the most productive paleontological and archeological site of the world and is the place where the world's first adult 'Ape-Man' remains were discovered. It is now host to an interactive new exhibition center and restaurant, and visitors are given guided tours along walkways inside the caves.
The Rhino and Lion reserve is home to over 600 animals from 25 different species and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind.
Maropeng is a new exhibition center that focuses on the evolution of the human race and how we have affected the planet. It consists of a boat ride through a series of tunnels portraying volcanoes, icebergs, and other basic elements of the earth and then to the beginning of time and then the present day. It highlights the formation of the continents, man's emergence and evolution, emergence of technology and the development of the planet as we know it. This is one of the best places the city has to offer and a superb learning experience for both kids and adults alike!
The Apartheid Museum is a stark reminder of the brutal history of South Africa, and is a very interesting bit of architecture.
The Gold Reef City Theme Park is a great place to have some fun. From roller coasters to a giant Ferris wheel, it has everything and is a real treat for kids!
Lesedi in a local language means 'light'. This word was made popular by the famous King and is the nickname for Moshoeshoe, the founder of the Basotho nation. In this picturesque cultural village,set amongst pristine bushveld and rocky hills, a visitor can experience the vibrant and colorful traditional dances of the natives of the Zulu, Ndebele, Sotho, Xhosa and Pedi villages. One also gets the taste of the local tribal cuisine.
The Everard Read Gallery established almost 100 years ago is among the largest private art galleries in the world and is home to contemporary art works from several South African and international artists and specializes in wildlife paintings and sculpture.
The Standard Bank Gallery is the home of the African art collection of the Standard Bank, and it has the highest quality local and international exhibitions in the city.
The Goodman Gallery is a very successful art gallery that has been around for more than 30 years and plays host to contemporary South African works from artists such as Norman Catherine and William Kentridge.
The Kim Sacks Gallery is a great little gallery set up inside an old picturesque home and has a superb collection of African art such as wood sculptures and ceramic art pieces. The best part is that they are for sale, albeit at a high price!
The Johannesburg Zoo is a place that kids will simply love! A great precursor to a safari, the Jo'burg zoo provides excellent facilities and showcases over 2000 animals. Disabled people and children are provided special viewing facilities with the zoo being one of the most child friendly areas of the city. The animals are arranged in zones depending on the area they belong to, such as the Spice Route with animals from Asia and the Heart of Africa with central African species.