Johannesburg is South Africa’s most cosmopolitan city and is often called the “Big Apple of Africa”. This sprawling city has flourished as a mining town since 1886. Over the years, Johannesburg has seen rapid transformation and has today emerged at the entertainment and financial hub of South Africa. The city offers a wealth of leisure and cultural attractions to its visitors. This gateway to South Africa is a great starting point for the tourists planning for safaris, wine tours, and several other adventures throughout this wildly diverse region.

Johannesburg is also known as the City of Gold. The city offers a fascinating history, lush green spaces, and excellent dining and shopping experience to its visitors. The ‘Cradle of Humankind’, a World Heritage Site, is believed to be the home of humanity. Many of the world’s oldest human fossils were discovered here.

Visit Johannesburg today to discover the true essence of South Africa. Johannesburg is well connected from most parts of the world. There are several international airlines offering direct flights to Johannesburg, while most of them offer connecting flights. If Johannesburg is your next destination and you are traveling from the UK, USA or European countries, consider booking business class flights as it’s a long haul trek. Sometimes tickets may come expensive, but booking them at the earliest is surely going to get you the best flight deals. Flying business class provides you much comfort. It offers you the flexibility to sleep, work or relax so that you may arrive fully refreshed and ready for an adventurous day ahead.

Johannesburg is well connected with different parts of the globe through multiple airlines that regularly provide nonstop and connecting flights services to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). The Johannesburg metropolitan area is served by the airport. South Africa’s national carrier South African Airways has its primary hub at the airport. For travelers from the United States, the airport offers convenient options as it handles direct flights by South African airways and Delta Air Lines from select U.S. cities. Cheap airfares to Johannesburg are offered by Delta Air Lines from Atlanta. If you are traveling from Washington D.C. or New York, you can always search for flight deals on South African Airways.

The ‘City of Gold’ is also well served from European destinations too. Airlines like British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways and South African Airways offer flights to Johannesburg from London.  When traveling from Paris, book your tickets on Air France. European cities like Frankfurt, Madrid and Amsterdam are efficiently connected to Johannesburg with Lufthansa, Iberia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines respectively.

Johannesburg is simply fascinating to visit. For nature lovers, the city is the perfect destination. The nature lovers head to the Lion Park to get a fascinating view of the wildlife closely. The Lion Park is spread over 500 acres. The park is home to an assortment of wildlife species including more than 80 lions, zebras, antelopes, jackals, hyenas and cheetahs. The city has much more to offer. Come and explore Johannesburg. Much remains to be discovered here!