in South Africa · Gauteng

Johannesburg

South Africa's energetic economic powerhouse, packed with creative districts, gold-rush heritage and big-city buzz.

Notable spots

Gold Reef City
Family
A theme park built around a real 19th-century gold mine.
Maboneng Precinct
Area
A regenerated arts district of galleries, cafes and markets.
Apartheid Museum
Museum
Cradle of Humankind
History

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Johannesburg in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Johannesburg — Mark Hillary (CC BY 2.0) · Wikimedia