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Johannesburg is
the largest city in southern Africa and
provincial capital of Gauteng. It is located
on the southern cape of Africa, on a very
high plateau of 2,000 meters in elevation in
the northern part of the state. Johannesburg
in South Africa is a great place to head to
for the big city culture, shopping, dining
and nightlife with outdoor adventures,
up-close wildlife encounters and visits to
historical sites.
As Johannesburg
is a cosmopolitan city, you are able to buy
anything from Johannesburg. So, relax if you
forget something behind at home for your
Johannesburg trip.
Johannesburg Year
-
FNB Dance Umbrella (February)
Experience the shows and modern dances
at the First National Bank (FNB) Dance
Umbrella which takes place in February.
- Rand Show (April)
Experience the live shows, stalls and
the entertainment for children at the vast
Rand Show which takes place April.
- Joy of Jazz Festival (August)
Participate the world famous South
African jazz festival named the Joy of Jazz
Festival which takes place in August.
- Art Alive Festival (September)
Experience and enjoy the culture and
living art, music, poetry and literature at
the Arts Alive Festival which takes place in
September.
Public Holidays
New
Year's Day (1 January), Human Rights Day (21
March), Good Friday (March&April), Family
Day (March&April), Freedom Day (April),
Labour Day (1 May), Youth Day (16 June),
Women's Day (9 August), Heritage Day (24
September), Day of Reconciliation (16
December), Christmas (25 December), Day of
Goodwill (26 December).
Weather
Johannesburg has a relatively dry climate,
and about six million trees, including the
largest man-made forest in the world - with
trees planted in the nineteenth century to
provide wood for the mining industry. The
best summer times in Johannesburg is between
November and February. Average temperature
is 25°C. The coldest times is between July
and August with an average temperature of
10-17°C daytime and 4°C at nights.
Electricity
220/230V AC, 50 Hz. Three-point round-pin
plugs are standard.
Communications
The international country
dialing code for South Africa is +27. City
code for Johannesburg is 11. (+ 27 11
xxxxxxx )
Money
South African Rand (R) is the currency.
Time
Local time is GMT
+2
Transportation
Public transport in
Johannesburg is
certainly not one of the better transport
systems. Most of it is geared to serve the
workers in the city. The other residents
usually use private vehicles. This is an
impediment to tourists. Getting from the
airport to the hotel is convenient as most
hotels have their own shuttle services. If
you have acquaintances who can help you with
transportation, grab the opportunity. But
this doesn't mean that you will be stranded
in the city.
As public
transportation in South Africa is not as
well established as for the foreign
visitors, car rental in Johannesburg is the best and popular
option for the transportation in
Johannesburg. It can be said that whole
city's transportation based on private
transport. 4x4 Campers are also very
popular. Due to high demand on private
transport, there are a lot of quality
Johannesburg car
hire companies. Renting
a car or 4x4 Campers is highly recommended
on your Johannesburg trip. To hire a car in
South Africa, drivers must have an
international drivers license and a minimum
5 years of driving experience. |
