Dangerous city, never carry any visible money, cell phones etc on you. DO NOT go out alone after dark!

Joburg is so culture-rich, from its gold rush and mining tales, to the modern shopping centres and sophisticated stock exchange, to the expansive wildlife and game parks that are near by. It is a city that is alive and full of character and vibe.

There is so much bad press about its security and crime etc. and of course this is a serious issue, but there is so much GOOD and wholesome too. Do not drive with your windows open at night. Don't show valuable in your care etc. BUT I do this everywhere I travel in the world, and this is by no means peculiar to Joburg.

I lived here for 21 years and loved it.

Do not visit under ANY circumstances - too dangerous!

Don't miss Soweto while you're here, very interesting place to visit. Living history...

I love Jo'burg! High crime rate, yes. Friendly people, yes yes. Cheap alcohol, yes yes yes! Go figure. Some of the locals would tell you scary stories about people's cars getting hijacked, people getting robbed/killed etc., but hey, don't these things happen everywhere? Most people would tell you how much they love living there. Just be more alert and cautious wherever you go like what you should do in any unfamiliar places. Those barbwires and 6-foot walls are there for a reason. Perhaps I can't generalise, but I do feel a tit bit safer being an Asian (and do not look like a rich Japanese or Korean) :-). If you have some time to spend in Jo'burg, don't miss out the Apartheid Museum and the Origins Centre at the Wits University. They are two of the coolest museums I've ever been - particularly the Origins Centre. Great value for money, and check out the interactive display on the floor! If you are going to Kruger (which you should definitely do) and check out the Big 5, don't forget to stop by Nelspruit, the God's Window and try the pacakes at the Pancake House in the small town of Graskop. Cheers is another good place to eat too. It's no doubt that South Africa has the best food in the world!!

Save money and visit pilensburg National Park instead of Kruger!!! you can still see the big five. hire a car and drive around the park your self. Also do be very careful. Dont stare at anything unfamiliar and dont get in a minibus (black taxi bus) if your white. If you want to be a vet and cant find a job, move to south africa as everyone has dogs there. Alot of home insurers wont insure home's unless they have two big guard dogs.

Great city as an entry into Africa. Certainly not the prettiest place in the world to be and see!!!

only take a guided tour through hillbrow (the most dangerous place on earth!)

the coolest place in the world to party

When taking a taxi from the airport,make bidding,and if you will need a receipt, tell this in the beginning.