Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg is one of Africa’s most vibrant cities, instantly impressive for its diversity, energy, and wide range of shopping experiences that bring together both local products and international brands. The city offers excellent retail destinations, with places like Sandton City Mall and Nelson Mandela Square standing out for their collection of high-end global labels, stylish dining options, and lively atmosphere. During the trip, I also discovered the Rosebank Rooftop Market, a world-famous flea market known for its authentic African crafts, art, jewellery, and local food, offering a more cultural and creative shopping experience. For this trip, I stayed in Sandton, one of Johannesburg’s most dynamic and high-energy commercial centres, well known for its modern infrastructure, green spaces, quality hotels, and large shopping malls. The area felt organised, safe, and vibrant, making it a convenient base for exploring the city.
Attractions
– Nelson Mandela Square
– Mushroom Farm Park, opposite to Radisson Blue Sandton
– Botanical Gardens
– Zoo & Safaris
– Sight seeing Tours
– Street Markets
– Cultural events & Tours
– Shopping Malls
– Entertainment Complexes
– Sandton Convention Centre
Hotels & Transfers
I have stayed at Radisson Blu, Sandton, Johannesburg. This Hotel is ideal for both Business or Leisure stays … Its close to business district and within walking distance of Gautrain Station, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City shopping center and many restaurants.
I have noticed a Hotel called Siganture thats only a minute’s walk from shops at Nelson Mandela Square.
Transfers : Hotel arranged Shuttle, Taxis, Uber like services are easily available. After 0600PM highly recommend to use Hotel shuttle service/ pre-arranged Transfers.
Food & Restaurants
Restaurants I have dined include
The Raj Sandton, India Restaurant, Mandela Square Sandton.
Indian Food, Snacks, Sweets : Akhalways Food Zone, Shop FC01, Mandela Square, Sandton
Signature Restaurant, Morningside Shopping Centre, Sandton.
Useful Information
Country : South Africa
Currency : South African Rand ZAR
Dial code : +27
Timezone : GMT + 2
Distance to Airport : 30 KMS range and it takes around 40 minutes, depends on the traffic.
Place to buy Music CDs and DVDs : Musica Mega Sandto ,Mandela Square.
Buy Africa Local Products, Handicrafts etc. : Rowland Ward, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton.
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