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Further Afield
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
The Test Bakery
Bakeries
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Turkish Kebab House Rosebank
Middle Eastern and Turkish
Bean There Coffee
Coffee
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
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
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng

Events in Johannesburg

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The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
Christmas in Joburg
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
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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#JacarandaInYourPocket x Benchwarmers 5km run (October 2025)
#JacarandaInYourPocket x Benchwarmers 5km run (October 2025)
Jacaranda season
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (October – December 2025)
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (October – December 2025)
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Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
Classical Concerts
Standard Bank WineX 2025
Standard Bank WineX 2025
Food & Drink events in Johannesburg

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
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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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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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Forest Gelato: Joy in every scoop
Forest Gelato: Joy in every scoop
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Review: Moving through pain with 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile's Gallery 1
Review: Moving through pain with 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile's Gallery 1
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New imaginaries at Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation's 'Structures'
New imaginaries at Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation's 'Structures'
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Interview: Divining the future with Minè Kleynhans and her exhibition 'Augury After Autogogues'
Interview: Divining the future with Minè Kleynhans and her exhibition 'Augury After Autogogues'
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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

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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Sin + Tax
Sin + Tax
Rosebank and Parkwood nightlife
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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Shopping in Joburg

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What's on the lineup: Design Week South Africa (October 2025)
What's on the lineup: Design Week South Africa (October 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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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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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Safari in South Africa

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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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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – August 2025
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – August 2025
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Five safari destinations near Joburg
Five safari destinations near Joburg
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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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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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