Johannesburg
South Africa
- Safety rating
- 4.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry, sunny autumn-to-spring months from April to October are most pleasant.
- Population
- 6.0M
Overview
South Africa's pulsating economic capital, 'Joburg' rose from gold-rush roots into a dynamic, reinventing metropolis of edgy art districts, museums and malls. The powerful Apartheid Museum and nearby Soweto make it essential for understanding the nation's story.
Top attractions
Visit the Apartheid Museum, take a Soweto tour to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela House, and explore the Maboneng and Constitution Hill precincts.
Getting around
The Gautrain links the airport, Sandton and Pretoria, while ride-hailing apps are the safest way around; avoid minibus taxis as a visitor.