Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city and capital of Gauteng province, began as a 19th-century gold-mining settlement.
Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Mandela’s former residence is now the Mandela House Museum.
The city is recognized as the financial capital of South Africa and is home to 74 percent of Corporate Headquarters
Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you’re a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you’ll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
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Our travel experts will recommend regions that combine well, and curate an unforgettable journey for you.
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This 5 star exclusive boutique hotel is located 10 km from the Johannesburg International Airport, O.R. Tambo. Meet & Greet + transfers to and from the airport are COMPLIMENTARY. African Rock Hotel & Spa is NOT an “open door, walk in” type of hotel. The hotel, the spa, the restaurant and the grounds etc. are for the exclusive use of our guests only.
Located on Sandton’s prestigious Nelson Mandela Square, the DAVINCI Hotel & Suites offers guests all the luxuries and comforts they have come to expect from Legacy’s extraordinary portfolio of hotels and resorts. Boasting 166 en-suite hotel rooms, 50 one, two and three bedroom suites and four penthouses – the DAVINCI Hotel & Suites has something for every taste.
Johannesburg’s upscale Sandton neighborhood is the city’s business center where many major international companies house their headquarters. Its heart is Nelson Mandela Square with its large, six-meter sculpture of the country’s first democratically elected president. The Michelangelo, a retreat in the square’s bustle, overlooks this leafy enclave.
Outside is the new in, amongst lush landscaping and cascading bougainvillea covered terraces. You are now in the heart of Johannesburg’s suburban seat of power – daily retreat to the most recogniseable South African names and faces. This is new world glamour and old world charm. This is the Residence, Houghton.
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