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Top of Africa

Main Street near Krus Street | top of the 50-story Carlton Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
331-6608
Ranked #26 of 46 attractions in Johannesburg
3.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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Amazing vistas and great place to watch the sun set on the city of gold! More

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New York
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Reviews in 72 cities Reviews in 72 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Not much to write about. The views, except for the sunset which is when you should go, are not much. There is very little description, though there is an interesting exhibit of photographs depicting the famous satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. It si bang in the middle of the central business district and not a very pleasant area to... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

WOW, it was awesome up there, something like 40 seconds and we were at the top. we put some blankets down, opened some cold beers and had a picnic with a view. the last time i was up there i was a teenager, so years ago! highly recommended for tourists and locals alike. More

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Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

maybe coz i've been there many times; and the glass is always dirty (all the way up and cant take great pictures); you would expect better... it is great though to get anidea of how big the down town really is. More

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San Francisco, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

easy to get to with a guide. Nice views of all Jozi and surroundings. Afterwards take your time and shop around at the entry level More

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See 4 more reviews by CJPSanRamon for Johannesburg
JHB
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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This is a little known attraction for suburbian South Africans who have written off the Carlton Centre decades ago. While driving through downtown is never a particular pleasant experience, the Carlton Centre provides very secure garage parking, and there are so many friendly and helpful security personnel that you can't help but feel safe and secure. Just ask directions to... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Nice view to Jo'burg, but behind a glass window. Nice place, worth to see, but no fireworks. More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

It's worth going to the Top of Africa, 50 floors up to see the scale of the city and view the surrounding suburbs. I'll bet this is the only CBD that has golden sand mine dumps, which you can see count from your eagles' view point More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Great views... but it really isn't nice up there, everything very outdated. Don't want to make anyone worry but when going there get someone local to accompany you. Its not the best of all locations in JHB. More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Panaramic Views of the spectacular Jozi. The lift ride up ot the 50th story is fast and thrilling. Apart from the views, there is little else that is attractive about the ploace and one must accet it for what it is. More

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