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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Things To See
Things To Do
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Further Afield
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
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
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Marble
Contemporary
The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg at The Peech Hotel
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Pantry by Marble
Delis
The Grillhouse Rosebank
Steakhouse Restaurants
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
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
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Roger Ballen: 'End of the Game' at Inside Centre for the Arts
Roger Ballen: 'End of the Game' at Inside Centre for the Arts
Art exhibitions and art events
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
'Waar Bloed Nie Loop Nie' by Mellaney Roberts at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
'Waar Bloed Nie Loop Nie' by Mellaney Roberts at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
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

To do in Joburg

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Charities and volunteer opportunities: How to help the helpers this Mandela Day
Charities and volunteer opportunities: How to help the helpers this Mandela Day
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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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Live at The Troyeville: Blvd Hvnny + Martin Rocka and The Sickshop
Live at The Troyeville: Blvd Hvnny + Martin Rocka and The Sickshop
Live Music
Live at The Troyeville: SA Speedsoft Fundraiser
Live at The Troyeville: SA Speedsoft Fundraiser
Live Music

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Three of Joburg's best garage shops: Deli One, Pantry, and Relish
Three of Joburg's best garage shops: Deli One, Pantry, and Relish
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#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – June 2025
#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – June 2025
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Five new Joburg menus you have to try – June 2025
Five new Joburg menus you have to try – June 2025
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Review: Pink Mama's in Dunkeld
Review: Pink Mama's in Dunkeld
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Group exhibition: 'Either way, with you' at BKhz
Group exhibition: 'Either way, with you' at BKhz
Art exhibitions and art events
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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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 see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
To see in Joburg – weekly exhibitions guide
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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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Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
Rest to revel: Sunday groove in Johannesburg
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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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Where to shop in Joburg – July 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – July 2025
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Contemporary design in Joburg – 5 stores to visit
Contemporary design in Joburg – 5 stores to visit
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Parktown North – A neighbourhood guide
Parktown North – A neighbourhood guide
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Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
Where to shop designer kimonos in Joburg
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Safari in South Africa

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Road to Kruger – Tzaneen, Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg
Road to Kruger – Tzaneen, Magoebaskloof and Haenertsburg
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Five safari destinations near Joburg
Five safari destinations near Joburg
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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – June 2025
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – June 2025
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Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
Camping and tented safari luxury in South Africa
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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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