"A brief visit to Johannesburg" Johannesburg by sue_stone

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A brief visit to Johannesburg - Johannesburg

We travelled to Johannesburg in November 2007 specifically to attend a friends wedding. We stayed in the eastern suburb of Edenvale, which is 10-15 minutes drive from the airport. We didn't venture into central Jo'burg at all, and the only touristy thing we did was visit the Lion Park.

First impressions of Jo'burg were not favourable. After the usual issue at the airport with people wanting to be paid to direct us to the car hire desk, we arrived at our B&B where the owners dog promptly bit Alex on the hand. At least a nice medical centre was close by and, tetanus shot and antibiotics later, we were all set :-/

We did manage to spend some quality time with our friends and their families, not to mention eat some decent food, and drink some very tasty wine - so all was not lost!

  • Last visit to Johannesburg: Nov 2007
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Monster Sundae - Johannesburg Ola Milky Lane - ice cream sundaes! Restaurants (6)

Ola Milky Lane is a chain of Ice cream parlours. We visited the branch in the Greenstone mall, in Edenvale. It was... more travel advice

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'Club' panini - Johannesburg Ciao Baby Cucina - Italian restaurant... Restaurants (6)

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Mozart Ice Cream - Johannesburg Mozart Ice Cream - take away Restaurants (6)

We heard a rumour that Mozart was the place to taste the best ice cream in Jo'burg. Well we had to try it for ourselves... more travel advice

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    Yaqui's Profile Photo
    Sep 13, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    What a awesome page and I enjoyed the tour. California has a Johannesburg, but no lions here:) Just old miners! Lovely page!

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    canuck68's Profile Photo
    May 8, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    I stayed in Edenvale also. I went to the Greenstone shopping mall (love it) several times and missed that Mozart ice cream(:

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    hindu1936's Profile Photo
    May 24, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    As long as you keep it to yourself I will share this with you. God made ice cream as a reward t Himself. Mankind stole the secret from coyote, who got it from bear. Eating ice cream, therefore, adds days to your life.

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    junecorlett's Profile Photo
    Apr 22, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Yes, Ocean Basket is very good value for money. I am sorry you had to experience some of the not so good acommodations, as SA has excellent hotels,

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    angiebabe's Profile Photo
    Dec 20, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    Interesting tips- beautiful lion shots-and at least we can get a laugh at some things that were a real pain at the time!

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    Jasoninlondon's Profile Photo
    Feb 4, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    Very useful info....we are going to Johannesburg in April...

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    yumyum's Profile Photo
    Dec 15, 2007 at 9:15 AM

    Cute lion pics but the accomodations aren't too impressing! Hope you didn't put on too much weight with all those t-bones and ice creams ;)

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    TheWanderingCamel's Profile Photo
    Dec 13, 2007 at 8:22 AM

    Two visits to Kruger and I didn't see one lion. I should have visited that lion park! Wonderful photos. leyle

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    HORSCHECK's Profile Photo
    Dec 8, 2007 at 7:06 AM

    Fabulous animal tips. Interesting warning about the spare tyre cover. The lion cubs are indeed very cute. Lions are the best anyway, don't you think so. *winkygrin*

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    alucas's Profile Photo
    Dec 7, 2007 at 12:44 PM

    No comment on the IC, but good job you didn't have the T-bone. Another excellent page from such a short visit.

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