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Further Afield
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Chez Fong
Chinese Restaurants
Proud Mary
Contemporary
Red Chamber
Chinese Restaurants
Pantry by Marble
Delis
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation

Events in Johannesburg

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The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
Ballet & Dance
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Online auctions
Live: Jeremy Loops x Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Teatro at Montecasino (September 2025)
Live: Jeremy Loops x Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Teatro at Montecasino (September 2025)
Live Music

To do in Joburg

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Joburg Ballet’s Spring Season of Dance (October 2025)
Joburg Ballet’s Spring Season of Dance (October 2025)
Ballet & Dance
10 things to do in Birdhaven
10 things to do in Birdhaven
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Sunset Music Series: The lineup at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (Sep – Oct 2025)
Sunset Music Series: The lineup at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (Sep – Oct 2025)
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Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (September – December 2025)
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (September – December 2025)
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
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Outdoor dining in Joburg: Restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
Outdoor dining in Joburg: Restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
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Solo exhibition: 'Remembering and Forgetting' by Kim Berman at UJ Art Gallery
Solo exhibition: 'Remembering and Forgetting' by Kim Berman at UJ Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
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Group exhibition: 'Enduring Signatures' at Sasol Art Gallery
Group exhibition: 'Enduring Signatures' at Sasol Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events

Joburg Nightlife

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Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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Shopping in Joburg

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Where to shop in Joburg – September 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – September 2025
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Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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What's new in Rosebank – 13 spots to visit (July 2025)
What's new in Rosebank – 13 spots to visit (July 2025)
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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Safari in South Africa

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Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – August 2025
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – August 2025
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What's happening at SANBI's gardens around South Africa
What's happening at SANBI's gardens around South Africa
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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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