Although Johannesburg does not have that many sights to offer, this most certainly does not mean that you should skip it on your trip. It houses one of the best museums on the turbulent past, the MuseuMAfricA. The Newtown Cultural Pretinct and the
Phumangena Zula Kraal are suburbs that give a microscopic view of South African life and worth exploring.
For those interested in Art, Joburg has many art galleries that do not only give a view of the most recent artists from the region, but also have exhibitions on the turbulent history of the city and country.
Johannesburg is also the place from which to visit Soweto. This group of townships was the scene of terrible violence in 1976, when students protested against the introduction of Afrikaans as an official language at schools.
Some sightseeing highlights
Cradle of Humankind
A set of caves west of Johannesburg, where many experts believe mankinds hominid ancestors first appeared. Meet the famous "Mrs Ples" and the amazing 
"Little Foot".
Alexandra
Established in 1912, Alexandra is one of the earliest urban black settlements in Joburg, predating even Soweto. It is the site of a multi-million rand presidential development initiative.
Monte Casino Bird Gardens
A new attraction with some 200 species of birds and over 1 500 species of small animals. A feature being is the walk-in aviary containing 100 species of birds.
Touring Soweto
The township whose name became synonymous with anti-apartheid resistance. On one street, the Mandelas and the Tutus once lived
Morokam Dam
The upgrading of this water system, once a prime attraction of Rockville, Soweto, is a R20-million mayoral showcase project. The project has rekindled community spirit among local residents.
Brixton Cemetery
Randlords, strike leaders, politicians, editors and more lie shoulder-to-shoulder (almost) in this early cemetery 
Kippies
A Victorian loo becomes a Newtown jazz club, host to some of South Africas great musicians
Old Fort
The jail that held leading activists from Nelson Mandela to Mahatma Gandhi is reborn as the constitutional court, and as a musuem
Kliptown
The township where the famous Freedom Charter was signed half a century ago, is to have a huge heritage site at its centre
Liliesleaf Farm
The farm where the ANCs underground leaders, including Nelson Mandela, operated until their capture
Enoch Sontonga Memorial
Resting place of the simple man who wrote what became the national anthem
Avalon
There arent many places in the world where you end up in a cot when youre dead and buried. But in Avalon Cemetery in Soweto there are thousands of cots demarcating graves.
Museum of Apartheid
A visit to Johannesburgs new Apartheid Museum is a moving experience -- you almost feel you were there among the toyi-toying demonstrators facing down the police
Mai-Mai
The citys oldest market, Mai-Mai, transports the visitor into a fascinating world of indigenous African clothing and curios. But the stars are the traditonal healers with their "muti" or herbs
Gandhis Johannesburg
Mahatma Gandhi evolved his "satyagara" philosophy of non-violent protest during a long and colourful period when he lived in Johannesburg
Ghostbuster Tour
A bus tour takes visitors to sites of intriguing murders in the city
A trip down a mine shaft
Take a trip down an old Johannesburg gold mine -- which even boasts the worlds deepest pub
Melville Koppies
Step into unspoilt Melville Koppies, and youll forget that youre in the middle of a bustling metropolis
Joburg 250000 years ago
In the hills of Klipriviersberg, in Joburgs south, archeologists find evidence of human activities 250 000 years back
A different kind of Joburg rave
Tired of the usual movies, nightclubs, and restaurants? Johannesburg has lots of different activities to do in the evenings, which will give you another, unusual take on the city.
