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Further Afield
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
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
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Les Créatifs Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurants
Acid Food & Wine Bar
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
The Grillhouse Rosebank
Steakhouse Restaurants
Afternoon tea at 54 on Bath Hotel
High Tea
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine 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
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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'Giselle' by Joburg Ballet: 25th anniversary staging at Joburg Theatre
'Giselle' by Joburg Ballet: 25th anniversary staging at Joburg Theatre
Ballet & Dance
'Residuals' by Thokozani Mthiyane at Asisebenze Art Gallery
'Residuals' by Thokozani Mthiyane at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
Retrospective exhibition: 'Intersections: Bill Ainslie and the Johannesburg Art Foundation' at Wits Art Museum
Retrospective exhibition: 'Intersections: Bill Ainslie and the Johannesburg Art Foundation' at Wits Art Museum
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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'Giselle' by Joburg Ballet: 25th anniversary staging at Joburg Theatre
'Giselle' by Joburg Ballet: 25th anniversary staging at Joburg Theatre
Ballet & Dance
Hugh's
Hugh's
Braamfontein nightlife
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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Carlo Mombelli's 'Chapter 7' ft. Msaki, Kyle Shepherd, Marcus Wyatt, and Jonno Sweetman​​​​​​​ at Wits Theatre
Carlo Mombelli's 'Chapter 7' ft. Msaki, Kyle Shepherd, Marcus Wyatt, and Jonno Sweetman​​​​​​​ at Wits Theatre
Live Music

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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The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
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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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Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
Best of Joburg: 7 bakeries and pâtisserie we love
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Bearing witness: 'Residuals' by Thokozani Mthiyane at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Bearing witness: 'Residuals' by Thokozani Mthiyane at Asisebenze Art Gallery
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The Melville Art Mile: Where community meets creativity
The Melville Art Mile: Where community meets creativity
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Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile
Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile
Pop-ups and special events
By many hands: Tracing Spaza Art Gallery's mosaics through Johannesburg
By many hands: Tracing Spaza Art Gallery's mosaics through Johannesburg
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Joburg Nightlife

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The first Thursday in Joburg – and other firsts
The first Thursday in Joburg – and other firsts
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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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Hugh's
Hugh's
Braamfontein nightlife
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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Shopping in Joburg

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Where to shop in Joburg – November 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – November 2025
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Rand Steam Shopping Centre – a visitor's guide
Rand Steam Shopping Centre – a visitor's guide
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5 Quirky Joburg Places I Like by Heather Mason aka 2Summers
5 Quirky Joburg Places I Like by Heather Mason aka 2Summers
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Nine Yards: A cultural precinct blossoming in Parktown North
Nine Yards: A cultural precinct blossoming in Parktown North
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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 stay – Book a hotel staycation in Joburg
Where to stay – Book a hotel staycation in Joburg
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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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Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
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