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Further Afield
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Turkish Kebab House Rosebank
Middle Eastern and Turkish
Basalt Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurants
Embarc
Fine Dining Restaurants
Blaque Bistro
African and South African
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
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
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Church Square
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off Red Bus tours
City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off Red Bus tours
Talks & Tours
'(e)mersion' by Claire Lichtenstein at Candice Berman Gallery (223 Creative Hub)
'(e)mersion' by Claire Lichtenstein at Candice Berman Gallery (223 Creative Hub)
Art exhibitions and art events
First Thursdays at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub in Rosebank, Johannesburg
First Thursdays at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Pop-ups and special events

To do in Joburg

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City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off Red Bus tours
City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off Red Bus tours
Talks & Tours
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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Live at The Troyeville: Cinco de Mayo Party with El Cantante
Live at The Troyeville: Cinco de Mayo Party with El Cantante
Live Music
AFRI Lab pop-up at 44 Stanley
AFRI Lab pop-up at 44 Stanley
Pop-ups and special events

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Review: Turkish Kebab House Rosebank
Review: Turkish Kebab House Rosebank
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Review: Fresh and tasty vegan and vegetarian food at Soul Souvlaki
Review: Fresh and tasty vegan and vegetarian food at Soul Souvlaki
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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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#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – April 2025
#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – April 2025
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
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'Strand by Strand' by Hazel Mphande and Kamogelo Machaba at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
'Strand by Strand' by Hazel Mphande and Kamogelo Machaba at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
Art exhibitions and art events
RMB Latitudes 2025 art fair at Shepstone Gardens
RMB Latitudes 2025 art fair at Shepstone Gardens
Art exhibitions and art events

Joburg Nightlife

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Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
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Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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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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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
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Where to shop in Joburg – May 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – May 2025
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Shop proudly South African fashion, design, and beauty at The Zone @ Rosebank
Shop proudly South African fashion, design, and beauty at The Zone @ Rosebank
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Safari in South Africa

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Road to Kruger – Tzaneen, Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg
Road to Kruger – Tzaneen, Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg
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Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – March 2025
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – March 2025
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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
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Recent blog posts

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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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