Johannesburg City Guide

Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
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Further Afield
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
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
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Basalt Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurants
Les Créatifs Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurants
Joy Jozi
Kid-friendly
Qsushi at Oxford Parks
Japanese and Sushi
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
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
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
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng

Events in Johannesburg

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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
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
Ballet & Dance
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
'2020 Through the Eye of a Needle' by Mapula Embroidery Project at Wits Art Museum
'2020 Through the Eye of a Needle' by Mapula Embroidery Project at Wits Art Museum
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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Comic Con Africa at Nasrec Expo Centre (August 2025)
Comic Con Africa at Nasrec Expo Centre (August 2025)
Pop-ups and special events
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
Ballet & Dance
Cycling the city with Girls on Bikes – A sisterhood on two wheels
Cycling the city with Girls on Bikes – A sisterhood on two wheels
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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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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Joburg's best High Teas
Joburg's best High Teas
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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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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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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Meditations on the built environment with 'Structures' at Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation
Meditations on the built environment with 'Structures' at Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation
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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
Book review: 'The Chaos Precinct' by Tanya Zack
Book review: 'The Chaos Precinct' by Tanya Zack
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What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
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Joburg Nightlife

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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
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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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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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Where to shop in Joburg – August 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – August 2025
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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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Five safari destinations near Joburg
Five safari destinations near Joburg
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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
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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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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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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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