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We took a one-hour underground walking tour through the Sterkfontein Caves’ cave system, one of South Africa’s most famous fossil sites. Located about 40 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg in Gauteng, these ancient limestone caves have yielded some of the world’s most...
The Cradle of Humankind is a world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, located about 50 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg. It is famous for its remarkable collection of ancient hominid fossils, offering an extraordinary glimpse into our human origins. We made a short stop at the main...
Finally, we ventured outside Johannesburg, with our first stop at the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, Gauteng. Covering around 300 hectares, this beautiful nature reserve is a popular green escape from the city, combining landscaped lawns, natural veld and an...
Sandton is the financial and commercial heart of Johannesburg, often described as “Africa’s richest square mile”. It is home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), major South African banks and the headquarters of numerous multinational companies. At the centre of the district is...
We had a lovely afternoon in Rosebank, a vibrant, modern and surprisingly walkable commercial and residential suburb. It is one of the city’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts, with major retail centres including Rosebank Mall, The Zone @ Rosebank and The Firs. The area...
Towards the end of our stay in Johannesburg, we took a guided tour (🎟️ 380 ZAR) of the famous Ponte Tower. This 54-storey cylindrical skyscraper has had an extraordinary history, transforming from a symbol of apartheid-era luxury into one of Johannesburg’s most notorious buildings, before...