The Allurements of Jo’burg

Johannesburg, Jo’burg, Egoli, Jozi or ‘the city of gold’, is the heart and soul of South Africa which is situated in the province of Gauteng the wealthiest and the most valuable province of the country. It is highly appreciated as the city of light and the visit to this splendid country would remain incomplete if you don’t head towards this vivid and vivacious city which features superb dining and winning; the magnificent golf courses whose standard is up to the mark and the city always seems to be in celebration from day till night.

Besides the unfettered nature of serene landscapes, thrilling sports and the significant paleontological region makes the mesmerizing Johannesburg an adorable place for the tourists. A large number of tourists take flights to Johannesburg to spend an amazing and unforgettable time in this gold city. Some of the most astounding and jaw-dropping sites of Johannesburg are discussed below where you can undoubtedly have an excellent time of your life.

Apartheid Museum– An astounding and wonderful museum compound of Johannesburg established by an architectural association that of composed of various distinctive firms. It was designed to portray the South African culture and to act as the focal point of the garden that has been built to copy the intrinsic Veld. The displays were created and organized by the groups of designers, historians, filmmakers and curators to include artefacts, text panels, photographs and film footage. An array of 22 different exhibitions attracts a wide agglomeration of people and has become one of the most frequently visited places of Johannesburg.

Melville– The Melville is the Bohemian outskirt of the city which is an ideal home of bars and restaurants. In a public notice, it has been described as ‘picturesque and healthy spot in the vicinity of Johannesburg with a magnificent view of the wooded country to the north with the blue Pretoria ranges stretching like lines of steel against the horizon’. This beautiful place along with the Green side and Parkhurst is one of a kind, featuring many shops, restaurants and cafes.

Majority of the restaurants and nightclubs are found on the main street amongst which the popular ones are Cool Running, Catz Pyjamas and Roxy’s. Besides, there are more than 30 guest houses and in the neighbouring area there lies the famous Six Cocktail Bar which is a well-known hangout because of its delicious and dainty cocktails.

Lion Park– Another fascinating attraction of the city is the Lion Park that is a wildlife sanctuary which covers an area of about 2 square kilometres. The park is located in the close vicinity of Lanseria airport within the premises of Pretoria and Johannesburg. The park serves as the home of an indigenous variety of large herbivores and predators. You will love to sight almost 80 lions, including the unique and rare white lion and numerous carnivores such as antelopes, black-backed jackal, spotted hyena, brown, wild dog and cheetah. The area also has a variety of zebra, gemsbok, impala, gnu and blesbok.

Rose Bank– Rose bank is a gleaming cosmopolitan residential and commercial suburb that situated in the north-western part of the city and is the home of high-end shopping complexes which makes it one of the most favourite purchasing destinations for the designers, celebrities and young professionals. This sparkling area provides you with the most amazing nightlife experience with numerous entertaining clubs, bars and cafes which are undoubtedly admired by the visitors.