Activities In And Around Joburg

Ancient Beginnings

Johannesburg and the surrounding Witwatersrand contain some of the richest geological and historical sites in the world. From the gold reefs, largest known meteor impact crater to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Cradle of Humankind where a large number as well as some of the oldest hominid fossils have been discovered.

Visit the Cradle of Humankind, Sterkfontein Caves, Wonder Cave and the Malapa excavation site on the property of the Cradle Boutique Hotel

Gold & Early Johannesburg

Gold is central to the history of South Africa and what made Johannesburg, yet there is so much more which has also contributed to this wonderfully diverse and vibrant African city. Explore the growth of the city, the changing social, economic and political history and the effects of apartheid.

Visit the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Main Street Mining Walk, Ferreira's Mine, the Workers' Museum and Parktown's heritage homes where many of the Randlords lived.

Apartheid & Politics

South Africa's history of separating people based on peoples' skin colour has been tumultuous and made South Africa the pariah in the international community but gave rise to many anti-apartheid activists and freedom fighters who changed the social and political landscape of the country.

Visit the Apartheid Museum, Workers' Museum, Hector Pietersen Memorial and Museum, Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, Constitution Hill and the Fort.

Mandela's Joburg

Discover Nelson Mandela's epic journey while he was living and working in Joburg and becoming an important figure in the anti-apartheid movement, the ANC and finally the first democratically elected President and a wold icon of peace and transformation.

Visit Lilliesleaf Farm, Chancellor House, Constitution Hill, Mandela's House and FNB Stadium (Soccer City) in Soweto.

Gandhi's Joburg

Attorney, activist and spiritual leader, Mahatma Gandhi lived in South Africa for nearly 2 decades and spent the greater part of his time in Johannesburg. His opposition to the state's numerous anti-Indian laws saw the birth of the satyagraha movement and influenced the role he was to play in India's independence.

Visit Gandhi Square, Hamidia Mosque, Constitution Hill, his Troyeville home and Satyagraha House.

Other Places of Interest