It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here are seven must-see sites in Johannesburg, South Africa.
First opened in 2001, Apartheid Museum details the complex history of the apartheid in South Africa through various exhibits, including a segregation exhibit and gallery delving into the aftermath of the gold discovery in 1886. © Denys Denysevych | Dreamstime.com
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Constitution Hill sits in Braamfontein and features the Constitutional Court, Old Fort Prison and a museum. The precinct is also known as Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites. Old Fort Prison dates back to the late 19th century. © Richtphoto Smile | Dreamstime.com
Located northwest of Johannesburg, Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve is home to endangered species like lions, rhinos, cheetahs and vultures. This privately owned reserve spans 1,200 hectares and offers a glimpse into South Africa’s wildlife. © Shams Faraz Amir | Dreamstime.com
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden lies on the outskirts of the city and features nearly 240 bird species, including a breeding pair of Verreaux’s Eagles. Within the garden, you’ll find a waterfall, outdoor artwork, wildlife like badgers, a restaurant and more. © Demerzel21 | Dreamstime.com
The Nelson Mandela National Museum occupies the former house of Nelson Mandela, who lived here from 1946 to 1962. Located in Soweto, this museum is a National Heritage Site and preserves and presents the research and heritage of the Mandela family. © Angela Perryman | Dreamstime.com
The Hector Pieterson Museum, in Soweto, lies two blocks away from where student protester Hector Pieterson was shot and killed by police in 1976. Pieterson was part of the anti-Apartheid Soweto Uprising, and the museum honors his life and the movement through feature films, personal accounts, photographs, newspapers and more. © Kaido Rummel | Dreamstime.com
Less than 200 miles west of Johannesburg, the “Cradle of Humankind” in Maropeng is home to some of the earliest known life forms on Earth, dating back to at least 200 million years. Here, you’ll learn about fossils uncovered in the area, some of which are of our distant mammal-kind ancestors. Famous fossils found here include Mrs Ples and Little Foot. © Kaido Rummel | Dreamstime.com
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