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Further Afield
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Akido
Japanese and Sushi
Bean There Coffee
Coffee
Fordsburg Square
Fast food and street food
Breezeblock Café
Cafes
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel 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
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
What's on at the 2025 European Film Festival in Joburg
What's on at the 2025 European Film Festival in Joburg
Film
Sasol New Signatures 2025 exhibition at Pretoria Arts Museum
Sasol New Signatures 2025 exhibition at Pretoria Arts Museum
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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10 things to do in Birdhaven
10 things to do in Birdhaven
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Events to book for #JacarandaInYourPocket 2025
Events to book for #JacarandaInYourPocket 2025
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#JacarandaInYourPocket x Studio Artwave tote bag painting workshop (October 2025)
#JacarandaInYourPocket x Studio Artwave tote bag painting workshop (October 2025)
Jacaranda season
Joburg Ballet’s Spring Season of Dance (October 2025)
Joburg Ballet’s Spring Season of Dance (October 2025)
Ballet & Dance

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Klink: Art and Wine Experience at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub (October 2025)
Klink: Art and Wine Experience at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub (October 2025)
Food & Drink events in Johannesburg
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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Review: Kanpai and The Prawnery at Keyes Art Mile
Review: Kanpai and The Prawnery at Keyes Art Mile
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4 reasons to visit Flames and Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff this jacaranda season (October 2025)
4 reasons to visit Flames and Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff this jacaranda season (October 2025)
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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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
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
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To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
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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

Joburg Nightlife

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Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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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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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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Shopping in Joburg

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Explore the latest edition of The Linden Market (Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28, 2025)
Explore the latest edition of The Linden Market (Sat, Sep 27 – Sun, Sep 28, 2025)
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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
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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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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Safari in South Africa

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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
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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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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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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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