Johannesburg
Africa's best-connected gateway city — your seamless stopover to Victoria Falls, the Greater Kruger, and beyond, with all the comforts of home for a Shabbat along the way. Explore PackagesPlan with a SpecialistWhere Africa’s story meets seamless sophistication
Few cities connect the continent quite like Johannesburg. As Africa’s busiest aviation hub and economic heart, the city offers a striking blend of living history, vibrant culture, warm community, and refined city living within its leafy suburbs.
Whether your journey begins here before the wilderness calls, or concludes here, after an extraordinary safari, Johannesburg provides the perfect bridge between destinations.
Spend your time walking the streets that shaped a nation’s journey to freedom, browsing vibrant markets and upscale city squares, or settling into Shabbat within Africa’s biggest Jewish community.
DISCOVER JOHANNESBURG YOUR WAY
Soweto & the Apartheid Museum
Spend a day tracing South Africa’s journey to democracy, including a walk down Vilakazi Street — the only street in the world to have been home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Constitution Hill
Visit the former prison that once held both Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, now the seat of South Africa’s Constitutional Court and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rosebank & Mandela Square
Browse the Sunday craft market in Rosebank for unique gifts and keepsakes from Africa. Visit the Mandela statue at Sandton’s Mandela Square and enjoy some last minute shopping at Sandton City.
Shabbat in the Heart of Glenhazel
Spend Shabbos among Johannesburg’s Orthodox Jewish community, home to the city’s largest kosher hub, with shuls, kosher restaurants and kosher stores all within easy walking distance.
Africa's Best-Connected Gateway
Fly in and out with ease through OR Tambo International Airport, with daily connections to the Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, and destinations across Africa and beyond.
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Johannesburg with Ease
Easily Accessible Gateway Travel
OR Tambo International Airport is one of Africa’s busiest and best-connected airports, with daily flights to the Greater Kruger, Victoria Falls, and other African countries, plus multiple weekly flights from major cities worldwide.
Kosher Living & Community
Spend Shabbat in Glenhazel, the heart of Johannesburg’s Jewish community, with an abundance of kosher restaurants, kosher stores, and shuls within walking distance of one another.
Luxury Hotels, Upmarket Suburbs
Stay in luxury hotels set in Johannesburg’s beautiful, leafy suburbs — a comfortable, secure base whether you’re here for one night or a full weekend.
Best Time to Visit
Johannesburg enjoys good weather year-round, with hot, dry summers and moderate winters bringing sunny days and cold nights — a comfortable stopover whenever you decide to visit.
Plan Your Safari
Your journey starts here.Whether you're planning a luxury safari in South Africa or a bespoke Kosher safari, we're here to make it seamless.