While Johannesburg is also known as the City of Gold, or ‘eGoli’ because of its beginnings as a gold-mining town, it is known fondly to locals by the shortened ‘Joburg’, or now more popularly as ‘Jozi’. A city that has a brilliant blend of traditional heritage and the modern pomp, Johannesburg displays extravagance in the true sense. The biggest city in South Africa and the capital of its Gauteng province, Johannesburg boasts the brilliant art forms from the erstwhile era and the cultural diversity which is the heart of South Africa. The city’s cultural riches cannot go unnoticed since it houses some of the top institutes for arts in the world; National School of Arts is one of them. Johannesburg has hosted a number of international cricket matches and continues to do so. The people of this city have a happy lifestyle and a splendid taste in music. Surrounded by natural beauty, this city gives you the opportunity to rejuvenate yourself in the arms of Mother Nature. Tropical rain forests here, are home to different forms of wildlife. The cuisines served, are an interesting mixture between the sophisticated Asian dishes and indigenous food. If you are planning an international tour, do not forget to keep Johannesburg at the top of your itinerary.