Who doesn’t love a sundown? Ryan Enslin suggests a number of the greatest spots round Joburg for this specific pastime.
Ask ten random Joburgers what three issues they love most in regards to the Metropolis of Gold and I’ll put my neck on a block there can be a typical thread to the numerous solutions – superb sunsets. There’s something fairly spectacular in regards to the setting solar right here on the Rand, and Joburg has a number of fairly fascinating spots from which to indulge within the every day spectacle.
Listed here are a couple of prime spots to really maximise your expertise.
Orientate your self on Munro Drive
I counsel you begin in good time earlier than the solar really units, and there’s no higher location to soak up beautiful views of Joburg, than from the point of view on Munro Drive in Higher Houghton. With beautiful views of the CBD and out over northern Joburg, the point of view is a hidden gem within the metropolis.
The Munro Drive go is barely 900m meters lengthy, connecting Higher Houghton to Houghton down under and is considered one of solely a handful of South African passes which might be shorter than 1 kilometre. Guess you didn’t know we had a mountain go proper right here in Joburg!
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Parktonian Lodge
Now that you already know what your sundown viewing will cowl, plug the Parktonian Lodge into your GPS and head to your second cease. The Parktonian Lodge was reopened throughout COVID by Anew Inns and has a fantastic rooftop bar on the twenty fifth flooring.
Being a round constructing you may have a 360-degree panorama of Joburg, straight from the internal metropolis, views not many locals ever lay eyes on. The Parktonian presents a singular view of the newly constructed Joburg Council Chambers, a R280-million growth adjoining to the Metro Centre in Braamfontein. The 2-level round calabash-shaped glass constructing shines a definite shade of gold because it catches the final rays of the solar.
You’ll want to look out for one more round icon on the skyline of Joburg, that of Ponte Metropolis, out in direction of the jap fringe of the town. However don’t spend too lengthy right here, you need to be on the subsequent cease when the solar bids farewell for the day.
Discover the Parktonian Lodge at 120 De Korte Road, Braamfontein.
Hallmark Home Lodge
Within the coronary heart of Maboneng and alongside the jap fringe of the town, lies a modernist construction which as soon as housed a rising diamond sharpening commerce right here in Joburg. The 15-storey constructing has since been repurposed right into a resort and leisure area, with design work by famed Ghanian designer, David Ajaye.
Hallmark Home right now homes a resort, an old-school barber store, a distant working area and the town’s most interesting jazz bar – The Marabi Membership. And proper on the prime of the constructing lies yet one more spectacular spot, the Rooftop Bar.
Along with providing a better perspective of the notorious Ponte Metropolis constructing, the Rooftop Bar brilliantly showcases the Hillbrow Tower, significantly in silhouette. Constructed between 1968 and 1971, the 269-meter tower was as soon as the tallest construction and tower in Africa, which title lasted for 50 years. It was additionally the tallest construction within the Southern Hemisphere till 1978, when Mount Isa Chimney was in-built Queensland, Australia, standing 270 meters tall.
The Hillbrow Tower was a serious vacationer attraction right here in Joburg and housed two eating places, one of many revolving selection named Heinrich’s Restaurant. Sadly, the tower has been closed to the general public since 1981.
Discover Hallmark Home at 54 Siemert Highway, New Doornfontein.
Be part of a tour to find these and extra spots
Johannesburg In Your Pocket and MicroAdventure Excursions have teamed as much as fast-track your Joburg sundown expertise, with a couple of new stops. Consider a heritage constructing in Parktown and time spent contained in the Ponte Metropolis constructing. Their subsequent sundown chasing session is on 3 September 2022. Right here’s a sneak peek of what to anticipate on Munro Drive, your first cease on this journey.
Observe extra of Ryan’s adventures in and round Joburg right here.
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