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Johannesburg Transfers to Rustenberg
Posted: Tue October 27, 2009 01:06 PM UTC
The price for transfers from the airport to Rustenberg seem very expensive, has anyone any other option please?
pendleswitch
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Johannesburg 12 hours stop-over in Joburg
Posted: Tue September 15, 2009 12:18 PM UTC
We'll arrive in the morning at 10:00 am and will leave Jo'burg international airport in the evening at 9:45 p.m. Which sights in or around Jo'burg should absolutely not being missed during a South Africa-trip?
schmechi
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Johannesburg Camping in June 2010
Posted: Tue September 1, 2009 01:26 AM UTC
hi
I know i am crazy, but is camping doable in june?/ The hotels are getting too expensive ( everyone hiking their prices 300% to 700% )
Also where would be a good camping ground, Not to far from Soccer City and Ellis Park.
I think i can handle the cold being coming from Canada!
thanks
samconnie
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Johannesburg Showers in Joburg Airport?
Posted: Mon August 24, 2009 07:36 PM UTC
Does anyone know if there are showers available for use in the Jo-burg international airport?

I have a long layover and would really like to be able to take a shower...

Know cost or location of them if they do have them?

Thank you!
klallen21
5 replies

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Johannesburg 24 hrs in Joburg and wish to see some live music
Posted: Wed August 12, 2009 01:44 PM UTC
24 hour layover and wish to see live music. How do I go about finding out a local listing of music happenings on that day? Coming from NYC!
codonne
2 replies

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Johannesburg What's best method of transportation?
Posted: Tue August 4, 2009 12:59 AM UTC
If I'm staying in the Rosedale area, what's the best way for me to get to the Cradle area to visit the museum and caves - and to go to Soweta? Thanks.
sandcollector
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Johannesburg Is this a reasonable 6-day itinerary ?
Posted: Sun August 2, 2009 10:59 PM UTC
Can I do this "to see" list in 6 days? We get intoJohannesburg on a Saturday afternoon and need to depart the following Friday. In Johannesburg we want to see the Aparthheid Museum, Constitution Hill & Museum and the Craft Mart at Rosebank Hotel. Definitely want to spend full day at Maropeng Center (perhaps the Caves too) and possibly a few hrs at a Lion/Cheetah or Rhino park. Definitely a visit/tour of Soweta and perhaps Pretoria. Seems like lot to see at Magaliesberg in Hartebeespoort dam area and the Lesedi Cultural Center sounds worthy of a visit. Is this all possible? Can you recommend itinerary? And do we need to rent a car or are there trains, buses that are frequent and safe? Just starting our planning but need to decide quickly. 3 of us are traveling - a single and a couple. Thanks for even reading this all!!!!
sandcollector
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Johannesburg 7 hour layover - can I leave the airport? What should I do?
Posted: Fri July 24, 2009 06:07 AM UTC
I'm arriving from Entebbe Uganda on a Thursday at 10:40am, flying out to Washington Dulles at 6pm. I noticed the other posts about layovers but with responses varying re: length of layover and arrival/departure times, I thought I would re-post. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
roanna
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Johannesburg Just Curious
Posted: Fri July 3, 2009 07:53 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
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Johannesburg where to stay
Posted: Sat June 27, 2009 07:48 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
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Johannesburg hotels in Joh 30-60$ range
Posted: Wed June 24, 2009 08:04 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
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Pretoria Staying in pretoria
Posted: Sun June 14, 2009 04:49 AM UTC
Hi i ll be moving to pretoria next month being a student and all and a foreigner i am very concerned about the crime rate and the public tranportation. Couls someone please advise me on the places to avoid? I will be staying and a girls christian hostel in arcadia the lady ensured me it is safe but i am still skeptical please help for my stomach is churning in knots! Thanks
Studentmove
5 replies

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Johannesburg Travelling time/ distance
Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 10:51 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

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Johannesburg Real and perceived dangers of Johannesburg.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 07:52 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
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Johannesburg Airport to Gold Reef City/Apartheid Museum
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:17 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

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Pretoria Where to stay?
Posted: Wed April 15, 2009 06:19 AM UTC
Hi,

I am heading to Pretoria for the upcoming World Cup. Where would you say is a nice, relatively safe location that has a good nightlife (Bars, restaurants, pubs). I am married so I am not looking to go wild, we just want to be somewhere which is safe enough (but not boring), and also be able to have a good night out.

Thanks!
renzo1981
2 replies

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Johannesburg Overnight in Johannesburg
Posted: Tue April 14, 2009 09:50 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
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Gauteng Suggestions
Posted: Fri March 20, 2009 06:27 PM UTC
Hi there,

I´ve got a layover in Johannesburg ( 02 nights and one full day). I will arrive on 25 june.
i would like to know a litle of South africa ( culture, people, etc..)
Well, i need suggestions:
What city is better to stay? Pretoria or Joburg?
What guest house, do you recommend?close to the airport.. i prefer
my budget 50/70 usd/day
tours?soweto and lesedi cultural village?
do you know any local operator tour to recommend?

thanks ,

William
wcordeiro
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Johannesburg Purchasing a GPS navigation system @Johannesburg airport or near?
Posted: Wed March 11, 2009 02:14 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
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Johannesburg accomodation
Posted: Wed March 11, 2009 12:02 PM 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
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Johannesburg Johannesburg for a day.
Posted: Mon February 16, 2009 08:13 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
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Johannesburg Airport shuttle to Sun City
Posted: Tue January 27, 2009 04:17 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
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Johannesburg Help
Posted: Tue January 20, 2009 10:12 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

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Johannesburg Tours in JOburg
Posted: Sun January 11, 2009 08:11 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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Johannesburg the best optin for hotel
Posted: Sun December 28, 2008 06:35 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

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Johannesburg Premier Classe Train
Posted: Tue December 23, 2008 05:02 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
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Pretoria live in pretoria
Posted: Wed December 10, 2008 10:09 PM UTC
Hello,
I am french girl, 21 years old..and im planing to go alone for a 6 months intership in pretoria. A lot of people around me are freaking out, saying that it is too dangerous...i read a lot of stuff about south africa and pretoria and to me it doesnt seem to be that bad.. i guess there is some major security rules to respect but it is generally ok...?
I would like to have the point of view of somebody who lives there? because i dont how to convince people that i'll be fine...
thank you very much...
aglicanne
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Gauteng Long term parking OR Tambo International Airport
Posted: Mon December 1, 2008 10:07 AM UTC
Has anybody used the long term parking at OR Tambo Airport at the Super South Gate (Park and Ride)which is apparently adjacent to the airport? Or does anybody know if there is another long term parking option in Johannesburg/Pretoria. We are looking at leaving our car for 3 weeks.
uteg
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Johannesburg how safe is Johannesburg?
Posted: Mon December 1, 2008 05:57 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
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Pretoria Shuttle service between Pretoria and O.R. Tambo Int. Airport?
Posted: Sat November 15, 2008 09:25 PM UTC
Can anybody tell me if there is a coach shuttle service between Pretoria and the International Airport?
wimneel
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