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Further Afield
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Marble
Contemporary
Cremalat Hyde Park
Delis
Cyra at The Houghton Hotel
Fine Dining Restaurants
The Grillhouse Rosebank
Steakhouse Restaurants
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
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
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Very Merry Wunderkammer (November 2025)
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Very Merry Wunderkammer (November 2025)
Online auctions
'Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR' at the People's Theatre (November – December 2025)
'Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR' at the People's Theatre (November – December 2025)
Theatre
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

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
Festive family fun in Joburg: Where to take the kids during the holidays
Festive family fun in Joburg: Where to take the kids during the holidays
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What to look forward to at The Linden Market: Festive Edition
What to look forward to at The Linden Market: Festive Edition
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First Sunday at Victoria Yards
First Sunday at Victoria Yards
Markets

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Food vendors to try at Rosebank Sunday Market
Food vendors to try at Rosebank Sunday Market
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Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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Joburg's best sandwich shops
Joburg's best sandwich shops
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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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The Artists' Press pop-up at Keyes Art Mile
The Artists' Press pop-up at Keyes Art Mile
Art exhibitions and art events
Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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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
Group exhibition: 'Still We Rise' at Keyes Art Mile
Group exhibition: 'Still We Rise' at Keyes Art Mile
Art exhibitions and art events

Joburg Nightlife

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Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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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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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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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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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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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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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

Safari in South Africa

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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
Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
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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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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
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