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Further Afield
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Constitution Hill
Mandela's 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
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Bean There Coffee
Coffee
Embarc
Fine Dining Restaurants
Akido
Japanese and Sushi
The Pot Luck Club Johannesburg at The Peech Hotel
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
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
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Survey exhibition: 'Artist Proof Studio at 35' at Strauss & Co
Survey exhibition: 'Artist Proof Studio at 35' at Strauss & Co
Art exhibitions and art events
New exhibition: 'Converging Truths' at Asisebenze Art Gallery
New exhibition: 'Converging Truths' at Asisebenze Art Gallery
Art exhibitions and art events
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Group exhibition: 'Grounded' at A42 House
Art exhibitions and art events
Chocolate Café at Sandton City
Chocolate Café at Sandton City
Food & Drink events in Johannesburg

To do in Joburg

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Universe on Stage presents 'The Black Hole Symphony' with Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (April 2026)
Universe on Stage presents 'The Black Hole Symphony' with Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (April 2026)
Live Music
Hugh's
Hugh's
Braamfontein nightlife
Q&A with Melissa Thorne on The Happening, Melville's community arts festival
Q&A with Melissa Thorne on The Happening, Melville's community arts festival
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What to look forward to at the Rand Show in Johannesburg (April 2026)
What to look forward to at the Rand Show in Johannesburg (April 2026)
Easter in Joburg

Joburg restaurants & cafes

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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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Nine Yards: A cultural precinct blossoming in Parktown North
Nine Yards: A cultural precinct blossoming in Parktown North
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Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
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Napz Pizzeria Napoletana – Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Napz Pizzeria Napoletana – Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Pizza

Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Group exhibition: 'Atlas of Uncertainty' at Wits Origins Centre
Group exhibition: 'Atlas of Uncertainty' at Wits Origins Centre
Art exhibitions and art events
Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile
Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile
Pop-ups and special events
Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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The Melville Art Mile: Where community meets creativity
The Melville Art Mile: Where community meets creativity
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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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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
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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Shopping in Joburg

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Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear
Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear
Vintage and Thrift
5 Quirky Joburg Places I Like by Heather Mason aka 2Summers
5 Quirky Joburg Places I Like by Heather Mason aka 2Summers
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Nine Yards: A cultural precinct blossoming in Parktown North
Nine Yards: A cultural precinct blossoming in Parktown North
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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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Five safari destinations near Joburg
Five safari destinations near Joburg
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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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What's happening at SANBI's gardens around South Africa
What's happening at SANBI's gardens around South Africa
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Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
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