For the first time, Johannesbury will host the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup. The World Cup hasn't been hosted by any country within Africa until now. 10 group matches will be played in Johannesburg's two stadiums. This city of nearly four million residents will also host one second round match and one quarterfinal match before hosting the finals on July 11th. The tournament begins on June 11th, 2010 and takes place during the South African winter season. The Soccer City Stadium will seat 94,700 football fans and is the largest of all the stadiums in South Africa.
It is advisable to plan your travel as early as possible to take advantage of early bird and lower prices. You can put together a do it yourself package or you can look for all inclusive world cup packages to get tickets, transportation, travel, accommodations and sightseeing options all for one affordable price. Buying a World Cup package will save you money by taking full advantage of discounts as well as low priced travel options that will disappear as the tournament approaches.
Johannesburg has a subtropical highland climate. Snow is rare during the winter but has been known to happen in June and sometimes in July, which is the winter season in Africa. Get advice on what clothing you should take with you to South Africa for the world cup period. World cup packages to Johannesburg are available from anywhere in the world, but you will need to reserve them early if you’re traveling on a budget. However, if money is not a problem then all you need to do is to get in contact with a reliable travel agent and tell them what you need and they will produce the perfect package for you.No matter how much money you want to spend, find a travel agent who is legally qualified to make your holiday happen correctly and enjoyably.
