Car Rentals in Johannesburg
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Johannesburg - "City of Gold"
Johannesburg is the biggest and most powerful city in South Africa.
Built after the discovery of gold, the city has become the financial
hub of the country and although not the most scenic of cities, it
is definitely a must-see on every tourist's itinerary. The best
way to view all the attractions would be to hire a car and drive
around - the roads are in excellent condition and the highlights
are all within easy driving distance.
Felix Unite offer several vehicles for hire in Johannesburg
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Gold Reef City: Just outside of Johannesburg,
is this reconstructed mining village from the illustrious gold rush
era. Visitors may go down in an old mine shaft to see what the interior
of a mine looks like, afterwards enjoying a drink in an authentic
pub of yesteryear. It is possible to walk down the streets of the
city, which has been restored to the glory of yesteryear. There is
also a casino for the more adventurous
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Randburg Waterfront: Randburg is a
suburb of Johannesburg that has almost developed into a city of its
own. The Waterfront is a scenic development around a man-made lake
with a number of shops, cinemas and an entertainment complex where
one may take a Ferris wheel for scenic views or go on the bungee rocket
to get the pulse racing
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Sun City: This is one of the country's
top attractions and is situated less than two hours' driving from
Johannesburg on excellent tarred roads. It is a spectacular entertainment
complex featuring four hotels, casinos, shows and golf courses as
well as the Lost City: a vast and impressive architectural fantasy.
It is a thrilling destination for families, business men, conference
goers, jet setters and fun lovers alike
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Pilanesberg Game Reserve: The closest
Big Five game reserve to Johannesburg - two hours of easy driving
from the city. The 55 000 hectare reserve is situated on the site
of a 1200million year old volcanic crater, making for a truly beautiful
landscape that is home to a large variety of animals, including lions,
elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, zebras, giraffes and much more.
There are over 300 bird species and as the roads in the park are of
a very high standard, you could drive throughout the park
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Carlton Panorama: The
view from the tallest building in Africa, across the sprawling metropolis
of Johannesburg - an unforgettable sight
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Sterkfontein Caves: Also
called the Cradle of Humankind, this recently declared World Heritage
Site offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into mankind's evolution
and early history. It is situated just outside of Johannesburg and
can be reached easily on excellent roads
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Lesedi Cultural Village:
At Lesedi just outside of Johannesburg, visitors can see four different
tribal homesteads for a slice of traditional cultures. You will be
able to drink and eat traditional meals, see dancers performing and
peruse craft stalls. It is even possible to spend the night in a traditional
tribal hut
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