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How to spend top weekend in Johannesburg - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites
Flying a Balloon over the Magaliesberg Mountain Range
The Magaliesberg Mountain Range is located 45 kilometers from Johannesburg. You will take an aerial ride on a hot air balloon here. You will be able to meet the dawn and enjoy beautiful views of Hartbeespoort Lake, Crocodile River, mountains, Marikana Plateau, and the city. The duration of the trip is 60 minutes. You will be treated to champagne during it. After you land, you will enjoy a delicious hot breakfast. Entertainment costs 140 dollars. You can go to the top of the mountain on foot or in the cab of the funicular at the end of the day. You can see the lake and its surroundings from the observation deck.
Johannesburg attracts fans of ecotourism as various safaris and walks in the local nature reserves remain the most popular form of entertainment. Sterkfontein Caves are one of the most … 
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Communicate with Animals
There are several zoos in the vicinity of Johannesburg. If you like to visit contact zoos you will be able to communicate with animals here. For example, you will visit an elephant nursery. You will feed the animals with your hands and ride one of them here. After that, you will stop at the monkey nursery to watch African monkeys and Madagascar lemurs, as well as treat them to feed.
1. Tourists are recommended to use only bottled water for drinking. You can find it in all grocery stores and supermarkets. Tap water is not harmful to health, but the use of it can … Open
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Entertainment That Increases the Level of Adrenaline in the Blood
Numerous exciting entertainments await you in Johannesburg. The level of adrenaline in your blood will reach the maximum because of them. For example, you will do rock climbing or ride on a bicycle on mountain trails. You will enjoy the fresh air and the beauty of the landscape. You will also be able to race at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour on one of the sandpits. Gold was mined here in the past. You will also jump from the top of a skyscraper. It has 24 floors. A short briefing will be held for you. After that, you will make a jump and feel free falling.
Tour to the Drakensberg Caves
The Drakensberg mountain range is located in South Africa. It is also called the Mountains of Dragons. You will get here from Johannesburg, having covered 420 kilometers. You will visit the amazing caves here. There are rock paintings here. They were made by members of the Bushman tribe several millennia ago. You can also climb one of the Drakensberg peaks, take a walk near the foot of the Mountains of Dragons, and book a helicopter tour to admire the spectacular scenery from above.
The most interesting place for shopping in Johannesburg is Neighbourgoods Market. This market is located in a cozy alley and is not easy to be found. They sell great products, inexpensive … Open
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Visit God's Window
You can visit the scenic Blyde River Canyon. Its length is 26 kilometers. You will climb to the top of it. The observation deck called God's Window is located here. If you reach it, the breathtaking panorama of the reserve will open up in front of you. You will see the forest, African mountains, and rivers from a height of more than 700 meters. You will also admire the savanna and pastures with antelopes and buffaloes grazing on them. You will feel that you are on the edge of the world.
Journey to the Sterkfontein Cave Complex
You can take a 3-hour tour of the Sterkfontein Cave Complex. It covers an area of 500 square kilometers. You'll pay $135. The caves are located on the territory of the reserve called Cradle of Humankind. It is located 50 kilometers north-west of Johannesburg. Sterkfontein consists of 6 underground caves. Its age is about 30 million years. You will look at the stone walls of the caves, located at a depth of 40 meters, and see the amazing archaeological finds here. The remains of an ancient man are among them.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Johannesburg and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Johannesburg
♥ Castle 'Erasmus Castle' , 48.5 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Johannesburg and around
♥ Art museum 'No Show Museum' Johannesburg, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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Notable celebrations and festivals in South Africa
The Whale Festival is annually held in late September in Hermanus, a town hidden in a beautiful bay on the Atlantic coast. The largest mammals on the planet swim here to give birth and nurse the offspring. Special observation platforms have been equipped on the rocks of the bay so that you can watch this process. During the festival, in the city, you can listen to lectures on whales or attend specialized seminars and exhibitions. Competitions and fairs are organized for kids. Art exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances are held throughout the city.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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Walk through hidden local streets, sneak to a small cafe, breathe and enjoy Johannesburg from inside. Stay out from the beaten track during your city weekend, discover the soul of Johannesburg as a real travel gourment. Follow our guide, take one of the exclusive services and spend your time in Johannesburg unforgettably and with a full passion!
