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MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Blaque Bistro
African and South African
Joy Jozi
Kid-friendly
Bean There Coffee
Coffee
Qbar by Quoin Rock
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Mr Pants wine bar
Wine Bars
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton 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
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Church Square
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 Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
'Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR' at the People's Theatre (November – December 2025)
'Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR' at the People's Theatre (November – December 2025)
Theatre
Showing at Ellis House: Joao Ladeira's 'Arise Africa' and 'Saudade' from Belmiro Jemusse
Showing at Ellis House: Joao Ladeira's 'Arise Africa' and 'Saudade' from Belmiro Jemusse
Art exhibitions and art events
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
Classical Concerts

To do in Joburg

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Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
Joburg's queer-friendly bars, restaurants, and parties
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'Art Effect' by WGRUV (October and November 2025)
'Art Effect' by WGRUV (October and November 2025)
Ballet & Dance
Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
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10 things to do in Birdhaven
10 things to do in Birdhaven
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – October 2025
#FreshlyPlated Joburg restaurant news – October 2025
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Food vendors to try at Rosebank Sunday Market
Food vendors to try at Rosebank Sunday Market
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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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Joburg's best sandwich shops
Joburg's best sandwich shops
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
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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
Interview: Healing art with Sasol New Signatures 2025 winner Juandré van Eck
Interview: Healing art with Sasol New Signatures 2025 winner Juandré van Eck
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Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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Joburg Nightlife

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The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
Christmas in Joburg
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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The first Thursday and other firsts
The first Thursday and other firsts
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Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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Shopping in Joburg

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Where to shop in Joburg – November 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – November 2025
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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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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Sandton City's Words That Heal pop-up
Sandton City's Words That Heal pop-up
Malls

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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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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Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
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Visiting Kruger National Park
Visiting Kruger National Park
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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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