Johannesburg Travel Forum

Just Curious
Posted: Fri July 3, 2009 06:53 AM UTC

Is there any way you can confirm that Andrew Coxon owns this chain of hotels in South Africa. I hope to travel there soon, and would like to look him up.

debbiebe51

3 replies

where to stay
Posted: Sat June 27, 2009 06:48 PM UTC

hi folks, im going to some matches at world cup in june 2010, my games are in soccer city ground. was looking to find best area to stay in Johannesburg, things to do, places to see.any help would be great. im in my 40s and will be with wife.

ericn131

8 replies

hotels in Joh 30-60$ range
Posted: Wed June 24, 2009 07:04 AM UTC

Hello,

can anyone Please refer me to hotels in Johannesburg in the 30-60$ range (single), with airport pickup, near shopping and entertainment?
This is a bit last minute as I am arriving on 4 july (for 3 nights).

Your assistance would be much appreciated as I cant find nothing and I am getting a bit worried, so close to departure date!

canadianglobetrotter

1 reply

Travelling time/ distance
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 09:51 AM UTC

I am planning a trip to south africa in November and am flying into Johannesburg but my safari commcences on the 5th and I arrive on the 1st very early a.m!
I have a contact in Sun City and would like to stay there for a few days but am unsure about the distance between Johannesbury airport and Sun City. Can anyone shed any light on travelling time between the 2 places? Thank You, Sarah

sarahlgibbs

4 replies

Real and perceived dangers of Johannesburg.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 06:52 PM UTC

Because of the perceived danger of Johannesburg, my wife is quite hesitant to venture beyond the security of our inn while we layover for a day. To alleviate her fears (and my desire to explore), I'm hoping to get information concerning the the real threat to safety in the Kempton Park, Montecasino and Sandton areas of Johannesburg. I'm sorry to say, I hear lots of bad things about Johannesburg, and now want to find more positive - and realistic - accounts of the city.

spradlin02

6 replies

Airport to Gold Reef City/Apartheid Museum
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 10:17 PM UTC

We have an overnight layover in Johannesburg in June. We fly in at 5pm. What is safest/inexpensive way to get to Gold Reef City. We're considering staying there so we can look around the next morning. Our flight out is at 7pm that night. How early would we need to leave to get to the airport?
Thanks

dmcw754

9 replies

Overnight in Johannesburg
Posted: Tue April 14, 2009 08:50 PM UTC

I'm going to be in transit in Johannesburg for a day (noon one day until 7 PM the next) this summer. Where should I stay and what should I do? I like to wander around. Any shopping I do would be curios and souvenirs (not clothes I can get at home.) I won't have a car.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I want to stay somewhere halfway nice but not extravagant. I'd like to see a bit of the town without putting myself in harms way.

acprincess

8 replies

Purchasing a GPS navigation system @Johannesburg airport or near?
Posted: Wed March 11, 2009 01:14 PM UTC

We'll be visting South Africa in August and we'll be on a self drive. I've been looking for road maps of South Africa to install on my current Garmin GPS but they are all rather expensive. Also renting a GPS via the car rental company costs almost as much as a new one. So I was thinking of buying a cheap GPS when arriving in South Africa.
We will land in Johannesburg airport; is there a shop in the airport where you can buy these devices upon arrival? If not are there close to the airport (we leave directly for Sabie) shops where they sell GPS devices?

BE001903

8 replies

accomodation
Posted: Wed March 11, 2009 11:02 AM UTC

Hi.

I am planning moving to Joburg for a year on business. Would request assistance/tips on areas to stay for a safe, decent and convenient[ restaurants/malls]. What is the rentals I should be looking at for 1 bedroom apartments??

Thanks.

smann

5 replies

Johannesburg for a day.
Posted: Mon February 16, 2009 07:13 PM UTC

We'll be laying over in Johannesburg for a day on our way to Namibia. We have a four and five year and will be staying just north of OR Tambo Airport. Can anyone give some ideas as to what we can do? We're really not interested in any type of tour. Parks, water parks, amusement parks, ice skating, etc.

spradlin02

10 replies

Airport shuttle to Sun City
Posted: Tue January 27, 2009 03:17 PM UTC

Hi,

Just want to know the best/cheapest way to get from Joburg airport to Sun City. There will be 16 of us arriving on the 24th of June and it'll be the first time to S Africa. Are therenany shuttle buses that run from the airport or would we need to get in a taxi? please advise

Also, does anyone know if there are any afternoon public buses going from Sun City to Pretoria or is another method of transport more suitable for 16 of us?

Any advice is a great help so thanks in advance :-)

welshwanderer

8 replies

Help
Posted: Tue January 20, 2009 09:12 AM UTC

Hello.
My name is Gricha and i have a doubt... I'm interrested on traveling in INTERCAPE, but i dont know how far is from the Johannesburg airport. And if is too far, is there any easy way to go the station? By the way, i shearched on the google map, but there they haven't the duration of the trip.
Thank you

Gricha_

5 replies

Tours in JOburg
Posted: Sun January 11, 2009 07:11 AM UTC

Can anyone recommend a reputable company/guide for tours in Jo-burg. REccommendation of specific half day/full day tours also of interest. What we look for is a tour of the major sights of the city - history/cultural/daily life. Maybe also Soweto.

abcnord

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the best optin for hotel
Posted: Sun December 28, 2008 05:35 AM UTC

Dear friends
My family and I (consisted of 2 adults and two teenagers) are going to stay in JB for 3 nights on March and I wonder which hotel is the best option for us:
1- mercure jb hotels such as :(midrand- Bedford view- randburg)
2- protea hotels such as wanderers- parktonian- gold reaf city..?
Thanks a lot for your information

rehami

3 replies

Premier Classe Train
Posted: Tue December 23, 2008 04:02 PM UTC

Hey VTers.

Can anyone confirm what station in jo'burg the Premier Classe train departs from. Also, out of interest has anyone taken it to Cape Town before ans was it any good?

Much Love.

James.

JM-London

1 reply

how safe is Johannesburg?
Posted: Mon December 1, 2008 04:57 AM UTC

How would you compare Johannesburg to Los Angeles?

I've heard that crime can range from pick pockets to kidnapping. Currently what's the situation? Is there anything out of the ordinary going on that travelers should worry about? What parts of the city should we strictly avoid?

I've read the page at the US state department website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1008.html

I've never been to South Africa nor any part of Africa. So your thoughts and concerns will be of great help.

supune

15 replies

Nightclubs close to the Rosebank Hotel
Posted: Thu November 6, 2008 09:41 PM UTC

Was in Johanessburg on my first visit to South Africa for a wedding last weekend and stayed at the Rosebank Hotel, a very friendly three-four star affair with very tasty food, good rooms and an interactive lobby; one of its best points is the short walking distance to 'The Mall', which provides,well priced and large variety shopping/activities. Does anyone know of nightclubs close to the hotel, as i will be going back before years end.

lovejet

2 replies

36 hours in Johannesburg
Posted: Tue November 4, 2008 08:41 PM UTC

I've got a layover in Johannesburg - a day at either end of a trip to Botswana. I get in fairly early in the morning, and I'm staying near the airport, at the Safari Club. I won't have a car, but I think there are tours that will pick us up there. Any recommendations for tours? Other things to do? Is it safe to wander around on our own?

Thanks

acprincess

4 replies

Safari tips aorund Johannesburg?
Posted: Sat October 11, 2008 08:20 AM UTC

I will be in Johannesburg for business and have planned to stay on from the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 28th and fly back on Monday, Dec. 1st catching an evening flight.

Something I always wanted to do is going on a safari. Could you help me with some advice about what is feasible and maybe suggest a reliable agent?

Thank you for your help
Ina

Ina08

8 replies

JHB Airport layover
Posted: Thu September 11, 2008 04:59 AM UTC

Is there shower at the airport? Or 24-hr cafes/internet kiosks? How much would it cost?
I expect to arrive the airport probably around 4am and probably have to kill some time there to wait until morning

radenputra

1 reply

Airport layover - what to do?
Posted: Thu August 14, 2008 12:22 AM UTC

Any suggestions about how to spend 5 hours in the airport between flights?
We'd be grateful for any help.

Kopella

6 replies

Airport Hotel
Posted: Sat August 2, 2008 10:19 AM UTC

About $100 or 750 R. Thanks

sharjac

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Johannesburg Airport Hotel
Posted: Sat August 2, 2008 09:31 AM UTC

Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably priced hotel near the airport for an overnight stay?

sharjac

10 replies

distance
Posted: Fri July 18, 2008 07:38 AM UTC

what is the distance between Johannesburg town and goldreef city,approximately how many hours drive?

newmodel

2 replies

reliable taxi service for 5
Posted: Thu July 17, 2008 09:59 AM UTC

We are travelling to South Africa in mid-August and arrive at OR Tambo Int at about 10 at night. Rather than collect our hire car and drive in the dark, I would prefer to get a taxi to take us to where we are staying near Hartebeespoort Dam.

Can anyone recommend a reliable taxi that will meet us at the airport and drive us there (two adults and three children). What would be a reasonalbe charge?

johnjohn03

1 reply

weather/clothing
Posted: Tue July 1, 2008 02:44 PM UTC

I am visiting Johannesburg and Pretoria and the Kruger National Park from 25th July - 1oth August this year. What will the weather be like then and what sort of clothing will be appropriate? I have a two and half year old and wonder if there are any tips they may help me?
Thanks in advance.
Cathi.

cathimckillop

6 replies

Johannesburg airport
Posted: Sat June 28, 2008 05:34 PM UTC

I have 8 hours before my next flight. Can you recommend a nice, reasonable hotel near Johannesburg International airport?

incline

5 replies

One day in Johannesburg
Posted: Sat June 14, 2008 10:35 PM UTC

Hi again,
I will spend one day in Johannesburg before venturing off on a volunteer project in SA. Where is a nice place to stay that isn't expensive? Also,
what's the best way to spend my one day in Johannesburg?
As always...thanks for any advice.

cacosta

6 replies

Bus Service
Posted: Sat June 14, 2008 10:25 PM UTC

Is it easy (and safe) for a single (female) traveler to take a bus from Johannesburg to Tzaneen?

cacosta

7 replies

8-hour layover in Johannesburg
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 12:23 AM UTC

I have an 8-hour layover in Johannesburg in late July...between 1530 and 2330, unfortunately. Any suggestions for something to do that would be more entertaining than 8 hours in an airport would be much appreciated!

agrens

3 replies