CLIMATE
Situated at an average altitude of 1500 m above sea level, Gauteng falls in a
summer rainfall area with afternoon thunderstorms an occurrence.
Daily temperatures range from an average midsummer maximum of 26
degrees Celsius to an average winter maximum of 16 degrees Celsius.
SHOPPING
Excellent shopping facilities ranging from exclusive, luxury or trendy items at
modern malls to art and craft bargains at 'flea markets' and roadside
stalls. Visit Sandton City, Rosebank (Mall, The Zone, galleries,
Rooftop Market on Sundays), Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Oriental
Plaza, Market Square Precinct (on weekend), Jewel City (for diamonds
directly from the cutters) and Michael Mount Organic Market. Special
purchases include designer wear and fashion items; jewellery
(especially gold and diamonds); decor items and traditional African
masks, craft items e.g. bead work and sculpture.
GETTING THERE
Fly to Oliver Tambo International in Johannesburg.
