Women-Friendly Travel in Johannesburg
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Nike
Sportswear and footwear including a kids' and toddlers' range. Address: 33 Corner University Road and Kingsway, Campus Square, Auckland Park Telephone: +27 (0)11 482-6791 Open: Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm and Saturday until 1pm
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Meltz Factory Shop
Authentic overruns of major brands such as Calvin Klein. Address: 13 Spartan Crescent, Marlboro Ext 3, Sandton Telephone: +27 (0)11 444-9258 Open: Mon - Fri, 8.30am to 5pm, Saturday until 4pm, Sunday and public holidays 9am to 1pm
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Curtain Drops
Upmarket blinds, curtains and related products. Address: Unit 12, Vintech Park, 45 5th Street, Wynberg Telephone: +27 (0)11 786-1250 Open: Mon - Fri, 8am to 4pm
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Hi Fi Corporation Warehouse
TVs, video equipment and electronics. Address: 49-51 Ayrshire Road, Longmeadow Business Centre, Modderfontein Telephone: +27 (0)11 372-7324 Open: One Sunday every three months
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Joluka
Wind-surfing equipment and wetsuits. Address: Corner Galaxy Drive & Neutron Street, Linbro Business Park Telephone: +27 (0)11 608-0185 Open: Mon - Fri, 7am to 5pm; Saturday until noon
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What to do with Children in Tow
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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MuseuMAfrica
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.
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Market Theatre
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.
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Soweto
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.
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Oriental Plaza
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.
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Melville Village
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.
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Melville Koppies Nature Reserve
Address: Entrance from Arundel Road at the north end of 3rd Avenue, Westdene
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Johannesburg Botanic Gardens
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.
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SAB World of Beer
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.
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Johannesburg Art Gallery
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.
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Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
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.
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Johannesburg Lion Park
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.
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Cradle of Humankind
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.