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Further Afield
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Qbar by Quoin Rock
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Cremalat Hyde Park
Delis
Proud Mary
Contemporary
Olives & Plates Hyde Park
Contemporary
The Royale
Parkhurst and Craighall nightlife
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel 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
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
Church Square
Sightseeing

To do in Joburg

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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
A Doll's House Part 2 at Theatre on the Square
A Doll's House Part 2 at Theatre on the Square
Theatre
'Swingin' Las Vegas' with Adam Howard and the Johannesburg Big Band
'Swingin' Las Vegas' with Adam Howard and the Johannesburg Big Band
Theatre
10 experiences in Soweto, Joburg – A guide to South Africa's most famous township
10 experiences in Soweto, Joburg – A guide to South Africa's most famous township
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Every cup a story: Coffee with Manaka founder Brad Symons
Every cup a story: Coffee with Manaka founder Brad Symons
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Joburg's best High Teas
Joburg's best High Teas
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Review: Turkish Kebab House Rosebank
Review: Turkish Kebab House Rosebank
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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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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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'Impact' by Joni Brenner at Origins Centre
'Impact' by Joni Brenner at Origins Centre
Art exhibitions and art events
'(e)mersion' by Claire Lichtenstein at Candice Berman Gallery (223 Creative Hub)
'(e)mersion' by Claire Lichtenstein at Candice Berman Gallery (223 Creative Hub)
Art exhibitions and art events
'Strand by Strand' by Hazel Mphande and Kamogelo Machaba at Berman Contemporary (223 Creative Hub)
'Strand by Strand' by Hazel Mphande and Kamogelo Machaba 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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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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Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
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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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Shopping in Joburg

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Contemporary design in Joburg – 5 stores to visit
Contemporary design in Joburg – 5 stores to visit
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Global luxury and homegrown icons at Mall of Africa – a shopping guide
Global luxury and homegrown icons at Mall of Africa – a shopping guide
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Shop proudly South African fashion, design, and beauty at The Zone @ Rosebank
Shop proudly South African fashion, design, and beauty at The Zone @ Rosebank
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Where to shop in Joburg – May 2025
Where to shop in Joburg – May 2025
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Safari in South Africa

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Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
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Review: Monwana Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
Review: Monwana Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve, Greater Kruger Park
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Go on safari with all the trimmings at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
Go on safari with all the trimmings at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
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Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – March 2025
Where to travel! South African travel news and inspiration – March 2025
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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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