For the first time, Johannesbury will host the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup. This will be the first time the World Cup is hosted by an African country. 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 ten stadiums among the host cities.
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. Booking an all inclusive package will prove cheaper overall due to the discount on various travel options.
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. Find out what type of clothing will be suitable for South Africa in June and July. 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 you want to spend, look for a travel agent who is qualified and can produce the package you want.