The World Cup Starts in Johannesburg

The opening ceremony for the 2010 World Cup will take place in Johannesburg South Africa for the first time ever. This will be the first time the World Cup is hosted by an African country. Johannesburg is one of nine host cities and will host ten of the group match games across its 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 11^th.  The tournament begins on June 11^th, 2010 and takes place during the South African winter season. The Soccer City Stadium has a capacity of 94,700, making it the largest of all the ten stadiums among the host cities.

Book your package as soon as possible to secure the best rates. 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 it has been known to snow during the winter period in South Africa. Ask your agent what items of clothing you should pack in addition to your favorite team gear. 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.Regardless of how much money you have to spend, find a tour operator who is legally qualified to book your holiday correctly.