Wow where do you people stay in Africa that cost $500.00 a day.

you can rent a vehicle and spend a week in Kruger for almost that amount.
There are lodges around JNB that cost about 45.00 a night with breakfast.
noon meal is about $12.00 and at night about $25 to 30. Of course if you want fine wine and lots of booze yes it will cost much more.
Here is a neat place to stay but out of the way. http://ndlovulodge-com.win27.glodns.net/default.asp or you can look here http://www.sa-venues.com/accommodati...urgairport.php. For a car check out Thrifty they have good prices. You can stay in a guest camp in Kruger cabin for about $115 per night for 2 people.
Do lots of research on prices and where to stay. The dollar buys 8.15 Rand today. Dont go into the center of Joburg for any reason not safe.