Blackheath
Johannesburg is an African city of note and combines sophistication and convenience with subtle ease. As a city of many contrasts and contradictions, it is not hard to understand its appeal and why it continues to fascinate many travellers. The suburb of Blackheath is a primary example of what makes the City of Gold so unique; situated along the lower slopes of Northcliff Hill, Blackheath’s enviable location gives residents easy access to many of the city’s top-rated attractions while also being secluded and private to give them a break away from the hustle and bustle.
Blackheath is a typical north Johannesburg suburb: the streets are tree-lined, the energy is laidback as well as electric, and the homes are distinctly suburban with many chic eateries and restaurants dotting the landscape. Blackheath has the likes of Darrenwood, Linden, Emmarentia, and Windsor as it’s neighbours and together they form one of the busiest and most extended shopping districts in the city. This shopping district starts in Auckland Park and makes it way right through to Randpark Ridge; there are numerous shopping malls in between these two points with the glamourous shopping Mecca the Cresta Centre being the biggest and most dominant of them all.
Another main reason why Blackheath is such a superb destination with Johannesburg is because of its close proximity to the botanical gardens and dam of Emmarentia. The Emmarentia Dam and Botanical Gardens are very popular with city residents as it helps get them away from the cut throat nature of the rat race and allows them to picnic and play ball amongst picturesque and green landscapes. The dam and botanical gardens, additionally, are even lovelier during the summer months when it is used to stage open air concerts.
