by Ben Pate


As the largest city in South Africa, Johannesburg is a very prosperous city. In addition, its also a focal point for African history and cultural tradition. This quality makes it a popular destination for vacationers, especially those who are looking for the ultimate city experience. If you plan on traveling to Johannesburg, remember you will need to get a passport prior to departure. Expired passports are easily renewed with Expedited U S passport renewal.

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The Apartheid Museum

So much of Africa's history has been dominated by violence and oppression, cruelty and death. One way to experience this rough history is by visiting the famous Apartheid Museum. It's powerful and sometimes shocking displays of information and photographs make it well-known in the area, and it's definitely unlike any other museum around. If you are interested in art, visit the Johannesburg Art Gallery. It's actually the largest gallery in Africa, but if contains artwork from all over the world. The South African Museum of Rock Art has an area called the Origins Centre that explores the origins of humans on Earth.

Lion Park

Lion Park is a consistently loved attraction in Johannesburg. It's a wide-open area where visitors can pay to get up close and personal with some of Africa's most popular animal residents. For example, visitors get to touch lion cubs, feed giraffes, and take an either guided or non-guided drive tour of the park, where you can get particularly close to full grown lions, zebras, meerkats, and more.

Rosebank

Rosebank is a neighborhood that houses a Sunday flea market on the rooftop of the mall where visitors can purchase authentic hand-made crafts in a bazaar-style setting. It's a unique sort of way to browse for souvenirs while doing a little people watching and checking out the local atmosphere. The flea market only takes place on Sundays, but the mall itself is open every day of the week. Oriental Plaza is another great place to shop. It is famous for its 360 independently-owned stores where you can bargain with the owners, something that isn't widely down in the area.

Melville

Another one of Johannesburg's fun neighborhoods is Melville, an area particularly known for its artsy feel, eclectic stores, and cute restaurants. It's a good place in which to spend a day exploring, eating good food,and taking in the sights.




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