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Airport Hotels Johannesburg
(OR Tambo International Airport)
OR Tambo International Airport Johannesburg (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport, formerly called Johannesburg
International and before that as Jan Smuts Airport, these
old names are still commonly used. tel,+27 11 921-6911, is
the main airport for Johannesburg. It is the busiest airport
in Africa and is the connecting hub for flights to other cities
in Southern Africa. There are many flights to Johannesburg
from international hubs, especially London. Most flights from
Europe are overnight and arrive in the early morning. If you
arrive on one of these flights be prepared for very long waits
at Immigration. The airport is located to the east of Johannesburg,
24 km (15 mi) from the city center. It's a quick drive by
hotel shuttle, hired car or taxi to your destination. Try
to avoid the many banks and money changers in the airport
concourse. They display the exchange rates but nowhere do
they indicate the excessive "commissions" that can
reduce what you actually get by 10% or more. Buy some Rand
before you leave home.
Be aware that Johannesburg has very high crime levels day
and night. However, like many other cities with a crime problem,
some places are quite safe while others can be quite dangerous,
and, in some places, crime may depend on whether it is day
or night. Armed security guards (not necessarily the police)
are a common sight in the city. Ask local people (hotel staff)
what to do.
You should keep security constantly in mind and tourists
must remain alert at all times, no matter where they are.
The best general advice is to try your best to look like
a local and to avoid at all costs displaying any form of wealth,
including earrings as these have been ripped from unsuspecting
tourist. Keep your cellphone hidden and avoid using it in
public places. Avoid carrying backpacks, daypacks or purses.
Use a cheap plastic bag, keep your values at the hotel and
take only the amount of money that you really need. Never
use a purse, but put loose coins or notes in your pockets.
If you fall victim to robbery, it is best to cooperate with
your assailants, hand over your valuables, do not attempt
to negotiate, do not look them in the eye, and do not fight
back.
Finally, keep things in perspective, Johannesburg has a partly-deserved
bad reputation for crime, but most of this is restricted to
residents living in the townships. The overwhelming majority
of visitors have a trouble-free stay.
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