Johannesburg History
Just over 100 years ago, the economic and industrial centre of South Africa today was an endless untouched savannah. This changed very fast when the first gold was found in 1886.Read More...
Johannesburg Golf Courses
Nearby Top Destinations:
 Sun City Resort and Hotels Deep in the rugged bushveld, in the heart of an ancient volcano, lies the world's most unique resort. This is the internationally acclaimed Sun City. Read More  Pilanesberg Game Reserve Explore the nearby Pilanesberg Game Reserve - in an ancient volcanic crater "The Volcano that gave birth to a game reserve" Read More South Africa Car Hire Flights |
Top Hotels Michelangelo Hotel  The Westcliff Hotel  Michelangelo Towers  Raphael Penthouse Suite  Melrose Arch Hotel  Saxon Hotel  Sunnyside Park Hotel  Hilton Sandton Hotel  Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa  Garden Court Sandton City Hotel  Sandton Sun  The Palazzo Montecasino  DaVinci Hotel and Suites Johannesburg South AfricaCity of dreams and the heartbeat of South Africa. A glittering, vibrant, fast-paced world class African city. Set within the world’s largest urban forest. Diverse in culture, colour and heritage. Joburg’s contrasts will capture your heart. And awaken your soul.Featured HotelsJohannesburg NatureJoburg is host to 17 nature reserves 63 ha of bird sanctuaries, 87 ha of nature trails, 80 ha of botanical gardens and 108 dams.Johannesburg Weather
Where to StayAs you’d expect in any large city, Joburg has a host of hotels for every budget, and also many beautiful smaller properties tucked away in beautiful leafy suburbs.World Cup in 2010 Social Bookmark                                   
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Johannesburg or Jo'burg, as the locals call the city of the gold, is the biggest metropolis in South Africa. With its 3,2 million citizens (sensus in 2001) the city on the Witwatersrand is the predominant commercial centre and the economic motor of the Republic of South Africa. One fifth of the country's Gross Domestic Product is being produced in Johannesburg. More than half of its population live in the suburbs of Soweto, Diepkloof and Orange Farm south-west of the city.
All mining companies and the big banking and investment institutions have their headquarters in Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, founded in 1887, is the centre of the capital markets for he whole of southern Africa There are only few South African companies which are not represented in Johannesburg.
Golf fanatics are in luck: South Africa is a true golfer's paradise, blessed with exceptional courses and warm weather conducive to outdoor relaxation and enjoyment.
