Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city and the hub for flights to the safari lodges. Most visitors stay in the northern suburbs or near the airport for a night before or after safari.
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Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport is the main gateway for safaris in Kruger, Botswana and Victoria Falls.
The upscale business district with malls, restaurants and the Gautrain to the airport.
Leafy and walkable, with galleries, markets and a Gautrain station.
Airport hotels for late arrivals and early safari flights.
A bohemian area of guesthouses, cafés and bars.
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May–September is the dry winter safari season; rates in Johannesburg are often lower on weekends when business travel drops.
Near O.R. Tambo Airport for an early connecting flight, or Sandton and Rosebank for dining and shopping.
The Gautrain rapid rail links O.R. Tambo Airport with Sandton and Rosebank.
Stick to well-reviewed hotels in areas like Sandton and Rosebank, use registered taxis or rideshares, and follow local advice.