The modern life of Johannesburg is what makes people keep coming to this city for many reasons; either it is looking for a job or just having a holiday in a city that is called as the wealthiest city in South Africa. While also known for its dark past (the apartheid regime) this city keeps improving and providing life for the people who live there. Most of the tourists who are spending their holiday in Johannesburg choose this city because the diversity of tourist attractions it provides, from savanna, amusement park to the museums.
Johannesburg was known as a city that holds apartheid philosophy for a long time. Even though the philosophy is long gone, today’s generation should understand about this regime and never to apply it again in the future, and in Apartheid Museum they can learn about it. Opened in 2001 and built by Gold Reef City, this museum is registered as incorporated not for gain. The exhibition inside this museum is fundamental for you who wishes to understand and experienced what Apartheid is like, the rise and fall of this regime. One of the famous exhibits of this museum is the race classification, the foundation of Apartheid regime. In order to illustrate the condition of the Apartheid regime, museum visitors are divided into race groups before entering the museum and inside they will see the documents that used to implement this racial divide. Other famous exhibit is the pillars of constitution of South Africa which consist of 7 constitutions that will guarantee the equality more extensive than any other place in the world.
No matter how modern a city in South Africa is, there is always a place where people can get in touch with its wildlife environment. In Johannesburg, that place is called the Lion Park. Located in the middle of Johannesburg, in Pretoria complex lies a park that is focuses on the well-being and regeneration of various animals in particular the wild dog, white lion and cheetah. This park is mostly divided into 2 areas, carnivore and non-carnivore. In the non-carnivore are, the animals are roaming free and you can feed them directly if you accompanied by a guide. Within this area, you can see giraffe, zebra and several other animals. In carnivore area you will be able to see lion, cheetah, wild dog and hyena separated with barriers. This park provides you with several trip plans such as Cheetah walk, self drives, Guided Day/Night Game drives and wild-side tented camp.
Inside a modern metropolitan city, there will always be an entertainment place build for its citizen, in Johannesburg it called the Golden Reef City. Located 8 km from the center of Johannesburg city, Golden Reef City is your all in one entertainment place. With its various facilities ranging from amusement park, casino, hotels, restaurant and theaters, this place is the perfect place for holiday. The various entertainments it offers make this place one of the most wanted tourist destination in Johannesburg. Inside the theme park, there are many kinds of roller coaster for you to try and also an exciting 4D Theater. Make sure to visit this place when you visit Johannesburg because in here the fun will never stop.