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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
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Further Afield
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Akido
Japanese and Sushi
Fordsburg Square
Fast food and street food
Afternoon tea at 54 on Bath Hotel
High Tea
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
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
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Church Square
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing

To do in Joburg

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The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
Classical Concerts
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (October – December 2025)
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (October – December 2025)
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'Art Effect' by WGRUV (October and November 2025)
'Art Effect' by WGRUV (October and November 2025)
Ballet & Dance
Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
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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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Standard Bank WineX 2025
Standard Bank WineX 2025
Food & Drink events in Johannesburg
Joburg's best High Teas
Joburg's best High Teas
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Group exhibition: 'Still We Rise' at Keyes Art Mile
Group exhibition: 'Still We Rise' at Keyes Art Mile
Art exhibitions and art events
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
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
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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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Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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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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Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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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
Sandton City's Words That Heal pop-up
Sandton City's Words That Heal pop-up
Malls
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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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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Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
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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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Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
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Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
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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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