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Top of Africa

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Main Street near Krus Street top of the 50-story Carlton Centre, Johannesburg South Africa
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The Top of Africa, located within the Carlton Centre, provides visitors with an unparalleled perspective of Johannesburg's sprawling cityscape. Ascending to the 50th floor, guests can take in breathtaking panoramic views, offering a unique understanding of the city’s layout and scale. However, the attraction is often described as being in need of significant maintenance and refurbishment. While the views remain a major draw, the overall experience is frequently tempered by the building’s dilapidated condition and lack of modern amenities. It's an affordable option for a quick city overview, particularly useful after exploring Johannesburg's landmarks.

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  • Main Street near Krus Street top of the 50-story Carlton Centre, Johannesburg South Africa
  • 331-6608

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TobiasBarka
Johannesburg
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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TobiasLovstrom
Johannesburg
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.. The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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KelvinMitchell
Johannesburg
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.

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DominiqueBezrukov
Johannesburg
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It is a great place to stay and gives you much luxury and comfort at a great price. The service is great and the management was very prompt and was very helpful and assisted us with everything. The rooms were big and spacious, well maintained and the views from the window of the city skyline was just stunning. Loved my experience here!

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JuliePedersen
Johannesburg
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Our visit to this place was amazing. It is so beautiful here and scenery and the views are just WOW.. we were in awe with the sheer beauty of this place. The scenic views are just gorgeous here and don’t forget to check out the sunsets which are just stunning and so pretty.

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EricAvdeyev
Johannesburg
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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ShonaKelly
Johannesburg
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This is the largest city in the state and is the epicentre of all the main activities in the town. It is quite a vibrant place with very kind and warm people. There are a lot of iconic places and landmarks to visit here and the vibe of the city is very young and carefree.

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BenkoCintia
Johannesburg
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We went to this amazing place and loved the view and the scenery. The place was really crowded as it is one of the most famous tourist attractions but you need to look out for pickpockets here because apparently a lot can happen here if you don’t pay much attention.

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KarelHubert
Johannesburg
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.

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VlastimilVobornik
Johannesburg
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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NellyLundin
Johannesburg
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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VadimIstomin
Johannesburg
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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AndrewRBurdett
Johannesburg
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This place is filled with tourist attractions so you have a lot of options for sightseeing. We made a list of places we wanted to see and missed out on a few museums and other places. Overall we really liked the city and the places here and it was an amazing vacation with the family.. We took a bus tour for sightseeing the city and it was the best decision. We got the panoramic view of the city and all the prominent places. Since it was a double decker bus we got so many photo opportunities as well. It was a great experience and our guide was too funny and entertaining. I am definitely recommending this tour to everyone who wants to enjoy the city in a fun way.

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TanguyCarriere
Johannesburg
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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DominikaVachova
Johannesburg
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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JanKoch
Johannesburg
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This place is filled with tourist attractions so you have a lot of options for sightseeing. We made a list of places we wanted to see and missed out on a few museums and other places. Overall we really liked the city and the places here and it was an amazing vacation with the family.

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JakobSolberg
Johannesburg
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.

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Kees-JanCramer
Johannesburg
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It is a great place to stay and gives you much luxury and comfort at a great price. The service is great and the management was very prompt and was very helpful and assisted us with everything. The rooms were big and spacious, well maintained and the views from the window of the city skyline was just stunning. Loved my experience here!

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TrymSelnes
Johannesburg
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.

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DennisMoeller
Johannesburg
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This place is filled with tourist attractions so you have a lot of options for sightseeing. We made a list of places we wanted to see and missed out on a few museums and other places. Overall we really liked the city and the places here and it was an amazing vacation with the family.. We decided to visit this city for the first time and therefore opted for sightseeing tours where the people can take us through all the major tourist destinations and also keep guiding us with the historical background of the places. It was a really nice experience and we got to enjoy ourselves a lot. Thank you to the whole team for great organising.

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