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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
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Travel
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Further Afield
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Blaque Bistro
African and South African
Yeoville Dinner Club
African and South African
Acid Food & Wine Bar
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Fordsburg Square
Fast food and street food
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
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
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Live at The Troyeville: Francois van Coke and Jacob Wulana
Live at The Troyeville: Francois van Coke and Jacob Wulana
Live Music
Group exhibition: 'Looking Back, Seeing Now' at Gallery 1 (Keyes Art Mile)
Group exhibition: 'Looking Back, Seeing Now' at Gallery 1 (Keyes Art Mile)
Art exhibitions and art events
Russell Kaplan's Inaugural New Showroom Wunderkammer
Russell Kaplan's Inaugural New Showroom Wunderkammer
Online auctions
Group exhibition: 'Happy Women's Day I Guess' at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
Group exhibition: 'Happy Women's Day I Guess' at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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Sandton City LEGO® F1®: Build the Thrill
Sandton City LEGO® F1®: Build the Thrill
Pop-ups and special events
10 experiences in Soweto, Joburg – A guide to South Africa's most famous township
10 experiences in Soweto, Joburg – A guide to South Africa's most famous township
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Decorex Joburg and 100% Design Africa 2025
Decorex Joburg and 100% Design Africa 2025
Design
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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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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Review: The Shortmarket Club x The Greenhouse
Review: The Shortmarket Club x The Greenhouse
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Épicure at ONE
Épicure at ONE
African and South African
Veggie bliss: 10 minutes with GardenFresh founders Yorrik Lotto and Christiaan Chadderton
Veggie bliss: 10 minutes with GardenFresh founders Yorrik Lotto and Christiaan Chadderton
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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10 minutes with artist Daneel Thumbiran
10 minutes with artist Daneel Thumbiran
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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
Group exhibition: 'Looking Back, Seeing Now' at Gallery 1 (Keyes Art Mile)
Group exhibition: 'Looking Back, Seeing Now' at Gallery 1 (Keyes Art Mile)
Art exhibitions and art events
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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Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
Marabi Club to close – How do we rethink Johannesburg as a city beyond decline?
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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
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Shopping in Joburg

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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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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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Parktown North – A neighbourhood guide
Parktown North – A neighbourhood guide
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Where to shop in Joburg – July 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – July 2025
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Safari in 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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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury 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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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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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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