Originally established in 1886, Johannesburg’s gleaming skyscrapers epitomise the vibrant and modern city it has now become. Start looking for cheap air fare tickets or discount airlines to Johannesburg with our flight search box on the right.
Johannesburg offers plenty of opportunities for entertainment, shopping, eating out and culture. But Johannesburg is also a particularly good destination if you are interested in South Africa’s recent political history. The Apartheid Museum is now one of the city’s most popular cultural attractions.
There are also many organised tours to Soweto, where, on the Heritage Route, you can see the homes of two of its most famous former residents. Nelson Mandela’s former home on Orlando West is a small museum to South Africa’s former president and Nobel prize winner with artwork, photographs and memorabilia. Or you can see Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s house nearby.
Soweto is cosmopolitan, incorporating a blend of different cultures, income groups and languages, with many sub–cultures constantly emerging. For example, the language of Tsotsitaal is local to Soweto and takes in slang, local dialect and Afrikaans. Don't forget to try some of traditional food when you’re in Soweto, such as umngqusho (a type of bean stew).
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