Linden
The city of Johannesburg is usually visitors’ first introduction to South Africa; the impressive terminals of the OR Tambo International Airport introduce travellers to a small taste of what awaits them in this truly magnificent city. Though Jo’burg and the rest of Gauteng is landlocked and without the advantages of the beach, it more than makes up for it in other ways. The city is fast-paced and electric and offers a unique blend of African influences, which tend to keep visitors enthralled and entertained – every taste can be catered for in the City of Gold.
Top attractions in Jozi include the Cradle of Humankind, the Johannesburg Royal Country Club, the Nelson Mandela Bridge and Soccer City in Nasrec. Situated in the hills of Northcliff and ensconced in the wonderful natural beauty that South Africa has become renowned for, is the suburb of Linden. It is one of the more picturesque and older suburbs of Jozi and lies between Emmarentia and Darrenwood. Linden inherited its name from the Linden farm, which was settled 100 years ago in the city and the old farmhouse can still be found in the suburb having been refurbished and restored to its former glory.
Linden’s popular Greenway and Gleneagles Road are lined with high-end fashion stores, and chic eateries and coffee shops, giving it a truly trendy atmosphere; it is also neighbours with another hip suburb Greenside, which is just as sought-after. Top attractions with easy access from Linden include the Emmarentia Dam, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, and the city’s wonderful planetarium.
