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Further Afield
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
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 Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Les Créatifs Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurants
Red Chamber
Chinese Restaurants
Yeoville Dinner Club
African and South African
The Shortmarket Club
Fine Dining Restaurants
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Rooftop at Hallmark House
Bars and pubs
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
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
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Phumulani Ntuli: 'Umfanekiso Uyopha Inkungu (An Image Oozes Mist)' at UJ Art Gallery
Phumulani Ntuli: 'Umfanekiso Uyopha Inkungu (An Image Oozes Mist)' at UJ Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Reclaiming Quarters' at David Krut Projects
Group exhibition: 'Reclaiming Quarters' at David Krut Projects
Art exhibitions and art events
Stephané Edith Conradie: 'Wegwysers Deur Die Blinkuur' at Standard Bank Gallery
Stephané Edith Conradie: 'Wegwysers Deur Die Blinkuur' at Standard Bank Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Athi-Patra Ruga: 'Amadoda on the Verge…' at BKhz Gallery
Athi-Patra Ruga: 'Amadoda on the Verge…' at BKhz Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events

#JacarandaInYourPocket 2024

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Explore Joburg's jacaranda season with our #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024 event series
Explore Joburg's jacaranda season with our #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024 event series
Pop-ups and special events
Social ride with Banditz Bicycle Club #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024
Social ride with Banditz Bicycle Club #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024
Jacaranda season
Book for this unique event! Raise a glass to South African pot still brandy with #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024
Book for this unique event! Raise a glass to South African pot still brandy with #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024
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Rosebank heritage walk with Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and RMD #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024
Rosebank heritage walk with Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and RMD #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024
Jacaranda season

To do in Joburg

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To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
To do in Joburg – weekly events guide
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Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Behind the scenes: Bringing 'My Name Is Lucy Barton' to life
Behind the scenes: Bringing 'My Name Is Lucy Barton' to life
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Good Neighbours at Nirox Sculpture Park
Good Neighbours at Nirox Sculpture Park
Pop-ups and special events

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Katlego Mlambo: From MasterChef judge to Flames at Four Seasons
Katlego Mlambo: From MasterChef judge to Flames at Four Seasons
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De Baba Eatery: Love and Croissants in Melville
De Baba Eatery: Love and Croissants in Melville
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Dinner with a twist at the 54 on Bath Chef’s Table
Dinner with a twist at the 54 on Bath Chef’s Table
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Street Food Cafe Maboneng
Street Food Cafe Maboneng
Fast food and street food

Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Fieldnotes from 'Ecospheres', Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation's (JCAF) 2024 exhibition
Fieldnotes from 'Ecospheres', Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation's (JCAF) 2024 exhibition
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Meet the winners of the 2024 Sasol New Signatures art competition
Meet the winners of the 2024 Sasol New Signatures art competition
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'Homage to Pretoria' reflects nuanced histories at Javett-UP
'Homage to Pretoria' reflects nuanced histories at Javett-UP
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Steelwool and Other Paradoxes' at Latitudes Centre for the Arts
Group exhibition: 'Steelwool and Other Paradoxes' at Latitudes Centre for the Arts
Art exhibitions and art events

Joburg Nightlife

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The Artivist and Untitled Basement
The Artivist and Untitled Basement
Braamfontein nightlife
Vogue Nights Jozi Rodeo Ball: A queer celebration of Beyoncé's reclamation of country music
Vogue Nights Jozi Rodeo Ball: A queer celebration of Beyoncé's reclamation of country music
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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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Reclaiming the streets for tourism – Soweto Night Out with Nomsa Mazwai
Reclaiming the streets for tourism – Soweto Night Out with Nomsa Mazwai
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Shopping in Joburg

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Where to shop in Joburg – October 2024
Where to shop in Joburg – October 2024
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10 labels to look out for at SA Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2025
10 labels to look out for at SA Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2025
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Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
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Slow fashion: Where to shop eco-friendly and stylish clothing in Joburg
Slow fashion: Where to shop eco-friendly and stylish clothing in Joburg
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Safari in South Africa

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Review: Monwana Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
Review: Monwana Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – June 2024
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – June 2024
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Travel update: What’s new in the hospitality scene
Travel update: What’s new in the hospitality scene
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Go on safari with all the trimmings at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
Go on safari with all the trimmings at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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