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Further Afield
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Joy Jozi
Kid-friendly
The Grillhouse Rosebank
Steakhouse Restaurants
Che Argentine Grill
Steakhouse Restaurants
The Terrace
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
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
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing

To do in Joburg

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Festive Forty Four at 44 Stanley
Festive Forty Four at 44 Stanley
Festivals
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
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First Sunday at Victoria Yards
First Sunday at Victoria Yards
Markets

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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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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The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
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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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Pink wonderland: Die Pienk Kerk in Melville
Pink wonderland: Die Pienk Kerk in Melville
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Showing at Ellis House: Joao Ladeira's 'Arise Africa' and 'Saudade' from Belmiro Jemusse
Showing at Ellis House: Joao Ladeira's 'Arise Africa' and 'Saudade' from Belmiro Jemusse
Art exhibitions and art events
Review: Moving through pain with 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile's Gallery 1
Review: Moving through pain with 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile's Gallery 1
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Interview: Divining the future with Minè Kleynhans and her exhibition 'Augury After Autogogues'
Interview: Divining the future with Minè Kleynhans and her exhibition 'Augury After Autogogues'
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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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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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The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
Christmas in Joburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife

Shopping in Joburg

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Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear in Parktown North
Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear in Parktown North
Vintage and Thrift
Where to shop in Joburg – November 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – November 2025
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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Christmas markets, lights, fairs, and festive fun in Joburg
Christmas markets, lights, fairs, and festive fun in Joburg
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Safari in South Africa

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Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
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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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Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
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Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Navigating the city

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