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The entrance to the Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa with poignant images of various figures walking ahead along a laneway enclosed by brick

Johannesburg & Beyond Holidays


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Dynamic and cosmopolitan Johannesburg is a city where fascinating museums and vibrant cultural experiences rub shoulders with world-class shops and restaurants in stylish Sandton, Rosebank and Melrose Arch. No South Africa holiday is complete without a visit.

As the country’s capital, historic Pretoria is the political heart, home to a number of absorbing museums, influential buildings and notable monuments.

For an endless array of indoor and outdoor activities, head to iconic Sun City, which has enticed families and couples alike for nearly three decades.

Trailfinders is the UK & Ireland's No.1 for South Africa holidays

and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore South Africa on a fly drive holiday, aboard the iconic luxury Blue Train or Rovos Rail, a sociable guided group tour, or are looking for advice on how to combine South Africa with a beach destination – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO JOHANNESBURG & BEYOND

Nobody offers more ways to explore South Africa than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some our most popular Johannesburg holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
South Africa Highlights
South Africa
Multi Centre Holiday
12 days / 11 nights

Enjoy the highlights of this country of contrasts on a journey from cosmopolitan Cape Town, through the beautiful Cape Winelands and historic Johannesburg to the Big 5 game drives of Greater Kruger National Park.

Guide Price: €2,859 pp

Guide Price: £2,435 pp

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Battlefields in Depth
South Africa
Fly Drive Holiday
9 days / 8 nights

Discover the bloody history behind two of KwaZulu-Natal’s most dramatic conflicts – as well as tracking the majestic Big 5.

Guide Price: €2,605 pp

Guide Price: £2,225 pp

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Discover The Drakensberg
South Africa
Fly Drive Holiday
13 days / 12 nights

Immerse yourself in the wonder of Mother Nature on this captivating adventure into the rugged scenery of the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains.

Guide Price: €2,685 pp

Guide Price: £2,265 pp

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Discover Johannesburg
South Africa
City Break
4 days / 3 nights

Founded by gold prospectors in the late 18 th Century, Johannesburg is the economic, cultural and historic heart of South Africa with so much more to offer visitors than first meets the eye. A few nights in this city is the perfect duration to truly immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of history which merges seamlessly with its innovative arts and culture scene.

Guide Price: €315 pp

Guide Price: £259 pp

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Ultimate Tented Kruger Experience
South Africa
Fly Drive Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

Experience Kruger National Park as nature intended: under a luxurious canopy. Stay in one of Africa’s most beautiful tented camps, search for the iconic Big 5 and soak up the glorious views along the way.

Guide Price: €2,411 pp

Guide Price: £2,049 pp

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OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN JOHANNESBURG & BEYOND

We feature a great range of accommodation in Johannesburg & Beyond, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re after a boutique hotel close to the shops, bars and restaurants of Johannesburg’s upmarket suburbs? Or perhaps a resort-style hotel with plenty of activities for all the family is what suits you.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Johannesburg & Beyond hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff
5 star

Johannesburg & Beyond

Elevated on a hillside woven with verdant courtyards, fountains and lush gardens with panoramic views over the vibrant city of Johannesburg, this luxurious resort-style hotel is an oasis of serenity in the city.
54 on Bath
5 star

Johannesburg & Beyond

Located in the heart of upmarket Rosebank, attached via a walkway to the buzzing mall and its abundance of shops and alfresco cafés, this boutique property seamlessly fuses elegance and comfort.
Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
4 plus star

Johannesburg & Beyond

This sophisticated hotel boasts an enviable Sandton location, just a short distance from Nelson Mandela Square and the neighbouring shopping centre with its selection of bars and restaurants.
The Palace Of The Lost City, Sun City
5 star

Johannesburg & Beyond

Designed as the royal residence of a fabled ancient king, this large expansive resort is an iconic and opulent oasis.
Dawsons Game Lodge, Badplaas
4 star

KwaZulu Natal & eSwatini (formerly Swaziland)

Providing a slice of old world charm in a beautiful open setting, Dawsons boasts numerous outdoor activities to keep guests enthralled.

WHAT TO DO IN JOHANNESBURG & BEYOND

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, Johannesburg & Beyond is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique insight into the culture that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

One day you might be cycling the narrow streets of Soweto with a local guide, the next stepping back in time on a Cradle of Humankind tour or learning about the country’s turbulent history at the Apartheid Museum.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your South Africa holiday to life.
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
8 hours
  • Award-winning Apartheid Museum
  • Soweto
  • Hector Pieterson Museum
Private Johannesburg City Tour
5 hours
  • Learn how the discovery of gold has influenced the city
  • See the city’s contrasts
Soweto Township Tour
4 hours
  • Nelson Mandela House Museum
  • Fascinating history

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