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A city of astonishing contrasts, a huge metropolis where opulent wealth and desperate poverty live side by side: Johannesburg is the intriguing, dynamic heart of this turbulent country. If you want to see the real South Africa - and try to understand it - Jo'burg has to be on your itinerary.
Jo'burg, Jozi, eGoli or 'the city of gold' (never Johannesburg) is by far the largest city in South Africa. It's brash, fast-growing and often ugly, but it's got wealth, energy and a beautiful climate. If you take reasonable precautions and listen to the locals, you can enjoy it in safety.
Suggested Itineraries: Johannesburg
Jo'burg is stacked with places to eat, and meals are inexpensive by European standards. There are cuisines of every type available. Unfortunately for visitors, especially those without cars, most of the safe places are scattered awkwardly around the northern suburbs and can be difficult to find.
Jo'burg is the party capital of Africa. It's home to a thriving live music scene, and on any given night you can see rock, pop, kwaito, jungle, jazz and hip-hop acts, and all manner of house and techno. There are also plenty of pubs, clubs and bars ranging from the outrageous to the downright boring.
