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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 44 attractions in Johannesburg
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Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
Address: Main Street near Krus Street
top of the 50-story Carlton Centre Johannesburg
South Africa
Tel: 331-6608

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“Great views - do not be put off by surroundings”
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3 of 5 stars
CHH-pretoria
Pretoria, SA
29 Apr 2009
1
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The area is not great - i would recommend parking at the mall (extremely safe) and asking for exact directions from one of the hotels. It is not particularly well signposted. Views are spectacular - its nice to see the regeneration of parts of Joburg. Don't expect photos however as the glass is not that clean. Worth going to if... more

“frightful”
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2 of 5 stars
auiwo
hungary
29 Mar 2009

well... I just want to add, that the surroundings are BAD. Just want to quote the lonely planet book: alone its a no go area. We felt unsafe, and just drive through the area as fast as we could... The view must be beautiful though.. more

“A Must-See in Johannesburg”
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5 of 5 stars
BorisGorelik
Moscow
6 Jan 2009

The place is well-worth a trip to Joahannesburg's notorious Central Business District. more

“Amazing Views”
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4 of 5 stars
sanian09
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Nov 2008
2
people found this review helpful

The observation deck is impressive and well designed with beautiful views of the city. They say that on a clear day you can see Pretoria and Sandton as well. The mall which you are force to enter through is over crowded (I was there on the last Saturday of the month, may be better in the week). Overall it was... more

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Top of Africa Address

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