AU$ 156 Cheap Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg

Known as the city of Gold, Johannesburg is the biggest city of South Africa. It is also the capital of Gauteng Province. The Sprawling city is the place where the famous personality of the world - Nelson Mandela resided and his house is now the Mandela House museum which every visitor would want to visit without fail. This is the place which gave birth to great leaders who fought for the eradication of racism.

Tip: The best time to visit Johannesburg is either between March to May or September to November. The weather at these times is known to be dry and warm. Also, the rates are cheaper as the crowd is less.

Getting to Johannesburg

Johannesburg airport is called O.R. Tambo International Airport and is located in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa. From Gaborone to Johannesburg there are numerous flights. South African Airways operates direct flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg. Other popular operators are Air Botswana, Air Namibia and Ethiopian Airlines. Gaborone to Johannesburg flights typically takes 50 minutes. South African Airlines services cheap flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg. You can also look for connecting flights by multiple airlines.

Tip: To get the cheapest airfare rates, please book your flights one or two months in advance.

What to see in Johannesburg?

Lion Safari is a must-do activity when you are in South Africa and while in Johannesburg, there are various Safaris which give you a great experience of watching the African Lions. There are various park day trips you can choose based on your time and budget. Johannesburg is known for its historical monuments and museums. Apartheid Museum is one such museum which you should visit. It mainly takes yours through the apartheid of the 20th Century of South Africa. Depicting what Africans call the dark chapters, this museum has everything about Mandela and his struggles. You can also visit the Mandela museum which was then the residence of Nelson Mandela. If you have a lot of time you can take a day out at Gold Reef City which is known for the best amusement park in South Africa. Other places to visit are Constitution Hill, Pilanesburg Eco Safari, Maropeng Cradle of humankind and Sterkfontein Cave experience.

Tip: There are a lot of annual events happening in Johannesburg. Based on your time of visit you can choose to enjoy these events such as the annual shopping festival and the Beer festival in August. The much popular annual cheese festival is in October. Check out the list of annual events before you plan your visit.

Shopping in Johannesburg

Any tour cannot end without shopping and so here is where you can shop and what you can shop for while in Johannesburg. Diagonal Street is the most popular place for shopping here. There are local stores which have traditional South African things to buy including clothes, decor, wine etc. To get a great dining experience you should go shopping on a Sunday to Maboneng which is the art district of Johannesburg. All food vendors sell there eats in this place on a Sunday and also it is a great place to visuals traditional art in the galleries if you are an art enthusiast. You can enjoy a lot more by renting a bike and stroll in the streets of Joburg for the best shopping and dining experience.