Johannesburg Travel Forum

Hi All

Amitabh is a VT`er from India and is visiting Johannesburg and he would want to know if anyone would be available for a VT meeting. Possible on the 9th of May or the 10th of May.

Any member who resides in johannesburg, south africa to please tell me how best i can enjoy my 3 weeks holiday over there.

Can anyone give me a taxi rate from the airport to Backpackers Ritz on 1A North Road? The hostel sends a transfer for 170R if after 7:30. Is this a good deal?

Are the tours around places such as Soweto done by locals or foreigner?
so would visitors be sustainable and keeps wages in local economy?

does anyone know when Gold Reef City opened?
please reply asap!

I want to get to Jo'burg from Maputo.

Can anyone tell me the vitals:

How long?
How much?
issues at border control
Best company?
Frequency?

Cheers, Rick

Can anyone tell me a clean, cheap hotel close to the Int. Airport for an overnighter? What should the approx. cost be to get there. What transport should I take and do hotels have pick-up's at the airport?
I have one night in Johannesburg in July before flying out to Uganda. Is there anything I should do or see while there that will only take a couple of hours. Is it safe to be a lone tourist?
Sorry to sound naive but I really don't know what to expect

Hi,
Where in Joburg can I buy Super 14 shirts - does anybody stock shirts for all the teams? I'm after the Crusaders & the Hurricanes. Yeah, I know they're kiwi teams.......

hi everybody,dose anybody know what is the best and least expensive way to go from johannesbug to vic falls
tanx

does anybody know about the aproximate costs for a taxi from the airport to randburg? (just to be prepaired for negotiations)
thanks,

daniela

Towards end of next week, I would have about 6 hours in Johanesburg for connecting my next flight. Wondering if there is anything i can do within these hours? Maybe a shopping spree in any of the mall near the airport? or any recommendation??

What is the best and safest way of travelling from Pretoria to Johannesburg please. All the travel books say do not take the Metro as it is too dangerous so what does that leave us with? Taxi,bus??? We will have a car in Pretoria and we were going to drop it back there but we will be staying near the airport in Johannesburg so would it be just as easy to drive it there and drop it off. Many thanks.

My mother and I will only be in Jo'burg for one afternoon and night. Anyone know of an available driver to shuttle us around to take in a few sights during our limited time? I know I could rent a car...but I'd probably get lost and waste precious time! I also want to feel safe by being with a local who knows the neighborhoods. Thanks!

Please advise the room rates for Holiday Inn Sandton Garden court

Hello everyone,
Im returning to South Africa and I want to send some furniture and personal belongings back to SA as well.
I would like to know what all is need and what the customs regulation are.


Thank you for your info and assistance.
Neil

My wife and I will be visiting the Jo'burg area and staying in Sandton. We are looking for a reliable person with a late model car who would like to make some extra money by ferrying us around over a 3 day period. Our interests include the Maropeng Centre, the Apartheid Museum, the Lesedi Cultural Village and a few spots in the Jo'burg CBD. We would be pleased to provide your admissions and lunches, if you wish, in addition to an agreed upon price for car expenses and driving services.

Has anyone taken a tour of Soweto? Would you recomend it?

Hi guys,
I'll be in Joburg on NYE and am looking for something memorable to do! Can anyone let me know what events are on, what would be a special, unique NYE celebration?

Cheers!

P

We are arriving to Johannesburg at 3pm and fly out the next morning. Want to do something Friday night.

We are staying at the Michelangelo in Sandton. I was thinking of just heading to Montecasino or Gold Reef. How would we get there? Which one is closer, which one is better? How much would a taxi cab be to get there?

Or if we decide to stay in Sandton, what is a good restaurant? read about Carnivore...

Thanks,
Heather

Hi Guys

I'm flying over on Saturday for 2 weeks what kind of weather am I in for.

Thanks

Mazza

coming from brisbane-australia, visiting my brother in jhb and a friend in durban next easter, what would be the best way changing money? Tks. matt.

I am from the UK and am used to outdoor free parties (raves) and the occasional seedy/dingy/chemically techno club. However, Johannesburg seems to be distinctly lacking in anything remotely resembling either of these - the closest thing seems to be commercial house music in clubs like esp and h20 rave, which I really cannot stand.

There MUST be some people who enjoy proper techno here, and have places in which to enjoy it. Anyone, please, I'm desperate!

...seems to be quite difficult, if it's not with an own or rental car. So my question is, if it is possible to plan a journey with Metrobus in advance. Their site http://www.mbus.co.za offers a 98-page route list from September 2006, but I haven't found a route map. I am interested in going from Lelville to Gold Reef City, but perhaps I will use Metrobus also on further ocassions. Has anybody some experiences with Metrobus to share or would you rather recommend me to rely on Taxis?

Thanks for your help

Karl

Is the water safe to drink or would u recommend buying bottle water or taking water purification tablets just in case?

How can I best get to Pietermaritzburg from Johannesburg other than by car - I don't drive? I have seem there are overnight train services - are these safe/recommendable?

Any ideas how much tickets are likely to cost for the 2nd Test at the Wanderers and how I can pre-order them? Thanks in advance

I am travelling to Johannesburg Monday - Wednesday next week with my 12 year old son. As I will be on business a lot of the time, I was wondering which hotel would be an ideal venue to keep a young teen occupied. We live regionally, so don't need to do the tourist type thing - I just want somewhere where he can keep himself occupied for a day or two.

Work has taken my girlfriend away from me to Joburg. I am going to visit her in the next couple of months but my budget will only be about 1,000 rand per week, my accomodation will be free though. I'm concerned if this will be enough to live on while I'm there?