Reasons Why You Should Live In Johannesburg At Some Point In Your Life

The City of Gold houses a fusion of different cultures, is rich in history and boasts some of the best restaurants in the country. Most who move to this bustling city refuse to leave and, like most other cosmopolitan cities, it’s an exciting place to call home. Here’s why you should live in Johannesburg at some point in your life.

The weather is amazing

Nothing compares to Johannesburg’s amazing weather. Imagine rainy but warm summer afternoons, lighting storms like nowhere else on Earth and mild, dry winter months with plenty of sunshine.

The inner city is a cultural hub

Don’t forget to pay attention to Johannesburg’s street art

You’ll never get bored

A bold statement to make, but it’s true. If it’s not a new restaurant opening, there’s definitely an art exhibition you haven’t yet seen. There are also tonnes of outdoor attractions and sights to see. Your chances of getting bored in Johannesburg are slim.

It’s a great city for sport fans

Johannesburg boasts 17 sporting stadiums, including the FNB Stadium in Soweto, which can hold over 90,000 visitors. Other favourites are the Bidvest Wanderers Cricket Stadium and Ellis Park.

The city comes alive at night

From upmarket nightclubs to grungy bars and shebeens, Johannesburg really has something on offer for everyone – whether you’re after a relaxed evening in a trendy bar or a live jazz band in downtown Jozi.

You’ll come to understand the true meaning of the word ‘patient’

Johannesburg goes hand-in-hand with traffic. Whether you’re dodging a mini-van taxi or trying to avoid congested roads, you’ll soon learn that being patient is the only way to go about it.

Newcomers quickly learn to avoid congested areas

It’s a melting pot of cultures

Johannesburg is home to an amalgamation of cultures from all over Africa. From Yeoville to Fordsburg, communities range from Nigerian to Indian and everyone in between.

When visiting Johannesburg you’ll soon notice the many different cultures that live here

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.