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Traveling in Johannesburg as a Senior

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Johannesburg senior travel is a great idea for those wishing to spend their holiday in this South African city. There are a number of fun activities seniors can choose from; below are just a few.

Accommodation

Once you arrive in Johannesburg, make sure you find comfortable accommodation for yourself. Melrose Arch Hotel is one place you will get great facilities (Room service, laundry service, shops, shuttle service, wake-up call, etc.). It is found on Melrose Square. Other hotels include the Emperor Hotel (64 Jones Road), the Sunnyside Park Hotel (Princess of Wales Terrace 2041), and The Fairlawns (Alma Road).

Art Galleries/Museums

Johannesburg senior travel can include visiting many places in the city centre. Johannesburg Art Gallery has a huge collection of famous paintings. You can then move on to the collections in the Absa Gallery, found in the Absa Towers.

A visit to Absa Museum is highly recommended, as you will get to see the history of this city as well as the largest collection of South African currency, dating back to early times. You will find a great museum on Fox Street, and the Adler Museum at Witwatersrand, which has old musical instruments that are not found in many museums.

Nelson Mandela Bridge

This landmark, dedicated to Nelson Mandela, is a spectacular site to see, and a great photographic opportunity. The bridge has a lane so people can walk across it while enjoying the view.

Constitution Hill

Another Johannesburg senior travel site to visit is this 19th-century prison. Many anti-apartheid crusaders were held there. It now serves as museum and a court.

Gold Reef City

This is a place every Johannesburg senior travel itinerary should include. This park has everything from casinos, an amphitheater, a movie theater, a restaurant, an animal farm yard, and zulu dancers. You will really enjoy visiting this wonderful place.

Johannesburg Zoo

This zoo will treat you to all kinds of wild animals. Here you will be able to see how they are specially cared for at this establishment, and even get to touch some of the animals. A night tour is also available. If you're planning an event, the zoo also has special venues available for renting.

Emmarentia Dam

This dam the place to go to sit back and watch others sailing and fishing. You can also have a picnic at the various spots around the dam, as also plenty of food on sale during the weekend.

Johannesburg Botanical Gardens

Take a tour in these gardens to see very beautiful flora and fauna of South Africa. You will also be able to see how landscapers can create beautiful landscapes. Make sure you carry your camera with you so you can take some memorable photographs.

African Flea Market

Johannesburg senior travel must include visiting this place to pick up a few souvenirs to take back home. Here you will be able to get all kinds of handicrafts from all over Africa.

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Specials for seniors

  • Nu Metro gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays.
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  • greyhound-smallGreyhound offers a 5% discount to all seniors older than 60 able to produce a valid ID or Senior Citizen card. 
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  • Orion-Hotels 

    Orion Hotels give Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 40% discount on Bed and Breakfast rates per person, per night at all Orion Hotels.

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  • hertz-smallHertz offers discounts of up 15% to over 55's
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  • Transnet's Shosholoza offers seniors 60 years and older a 25% discount.
    (proof of age is required and senior citizens must have their identity document with them when travelling).
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  • If you are over the age of 60, your annual AA Membership will be R497.50.
    Senior Service Automobile Association | AA South Africa
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  • Intercape offers a 15% discount on Flexi and Full fares to all seniors over the age of 60  
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  • These specials are for the Cape Town area only.

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  • South African Senior Citizens (60 years and over) until 30 February 2010: R74.00 for a return ticket(normal fare R145.00) on presentation of a valid South African ID document.
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  • Starlight cruises offers the following to all Senior Citizens: 20% discount on cruises from 2 to 4 nights. 10% discount on cruises 5 nights and longer.
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  • game-smallStores across the country offer senior citizens of  65 and over a 10% discount on all purchases made on a Wednesday, excluding items already discounted as special offers.
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  • rci-smallFor Pensioners only there is a 10% discount on 141 exchanges or 20 % discount on Bonus for midweeks at selected resorts. Terms and conditions apply.
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  • dion-smallStores across the country offer senior citizens over 60 special discounts...

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  • multichoice-smallRetirement Villages can negotiate special MNET subscription fees for its residents.
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  • postofficeThe Post Office defines a pensioner as someone over 60. A pensioner holding a Postbank account gets the full concession. This is bigger than for someone who does not hold a Postbank account.
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  • SAARP has negotiated special deals for its members.
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  • sabc-smallThe SABC gives a rebate to pensioners aged 70 and over on the annual TV Licence Fee.
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  • Ster Kinekor gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays.
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  • telkom-smallTelkom has a special for pensioners aged 70 and over:

     

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  • Alexander Forbes has tailor made insurance products for seniors at special rates.

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  • AVIS offers a 20% discount on any group of car hire to all seniors that are 65 and older
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