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Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg, called by some the 'City of Gold', is now the financial centre of Africa and very Western, filling the sky with concrete and glass buildings, and intensity of activity, unseen in other parts of Africa; 'Joey' should not be missed.
 

The Sterkfontein Valley, situated just 18 miles northwest of Johannesburg, has yielded some of the most startling archaeological treasures of our time. Scientists working the limestone caves in 1998 discovered a lime-encrusted skeleton, which dates... [ more ]

Johannesburg, the New York City of Africa, is a fast-paced cosmopolitan metropolis that offers accommodation for every taste and budget. Johannesburg is divided into very distinct areas, each with its own character and idiosyncrasies. The... [ more ]
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