In the world cup season this year, the soccer fans not only celebrate the joy of the world’s favorite sport but also, explore a country that offer one after another splendor of world reckoned top tourist destinations. Cheap flights to Johannesburg South Africa form London, are also very much in the town these days and you can find really cheap airfares to South Africa as part of world cup promotions. Just 8-kilometers from the centre of the Johannesburg lay the world famous yet uniquely South African Gold Reef City. With its magnificent theme park, the many visitors see a combination of show, pleasure resort and a little living theatre. Located on an old gold mine, the park is themed around the gold rush on the Witwatersrand.

At Gold Reef City you’ll find experiences that you would not find anywhere else-it’s a combination of fun, fantasy, and historical facts all in a safe environment with great parking facilities.

Gold Reef City is made up of a Theme park, Apartheid Museum and Casino. On the grounds of a former gold mine, houses and entire streets have been rebuilt true to the originals from the gold-rush times. Most of the employees of the resort are dressed in costumes of that era. There are many attractions at Gold Reef City, not the least of which is water rides and roller coasters. Some of the popular adrenaline pumping rides at the theme park include; The Anaconda (inverted roller coaster), The River Rapids, The Jozi Express (high-speed roller coaster), The Tower of Terror and The Golden loop (it mimics the effects of the Superman ride).Many new rides have been recently added that will be sure to thrill your senses with terror and laughter. Don’t miss the underground Mine Tour down into an authentic mine shaft. Visit the Gold Reef City Mint and watch a gold pour demonstration. Or try your hand at panning of real gold. The Gold Reef City helicopter is also available for an overhead view of the city as well.one can use the train or horse-drawn carriage to get around to all the attractions.

The carefully documented history of Apartheid, chillingly yet beautifully depicted in the Museum, is a must see on South Africa visit. The museum exhibits include antique clothing and children’s toys, which take the visitors back 100 years to the city that was.

The Casino at Gold Reef City is open 24 hours a day and offers an energetic atmosphere, highly trained staff and an abundance of gaming choices. Other great experiences in Gold Reef City are entertainment shows for younger children and a chance to experience 4D theatre.It’s cinemas are unlike any other which uses special glasses and screen to give the effect that images come out at the viewer. This coupled with moving seats and spray effects put the visitor right in the middle of the action.

It is well worth a visit to Gold Reef City, to see how this entertainment package is put together and presented. Good value, good fun and variety are only part of the story behind Gold Reef City’s success.