Johannesburg - Essential Information
Airport
OR TAMBO International Airport is Africa’s busiest and best airport, and has 24-hour facilities. It lies 25km east of the city.
Minibus shuttles and metered taxis can be booked in the baggage claim area. The hotels of Rosebank and Sandton are a 30-45 minute drive from the airport. Most hotels offer shuttle services.
Public transport
Public transport (always jam packed, and the minibuses are frequently un-roadworthy) is not really used by tourists. Metered taxis are the safest way to travel if you are not hiring a car, they are available at major hotels, but otherwise you have to phone for pickup. The fare should be confirmed with the driver at the outset.
Taxi
Rose Radio Taxis
Post
GPO
Sandton City
Pharmacy
Pharmacies have a rota system for out-of-hours service.
Dentist
For information on emergency dental services, call Jo’burg Connect:
Telephone
Country code: +27
Area code: (0)11
Electricity
220/240v, 50Hz. Round three-pin plugs are standard.
