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Things To See In Johannesburg

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Further Afield
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
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
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Peech Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Proud Mary
Contemporary
Joy Jozi
Kid-friendly
Afternoon tea at 54 on Bath Hotel
High Tea
Cremalat Hyde Park
Delis
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
Level Four Restaurant, Bar and Terrace at 54 on Bath
Hotel bars
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
The Faircity Junction
Hotels & Accommodation

To do in Joburg

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Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
Running in Johannesburg: Social clubs and training groups to join
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Festive Joburg: Christmas markets, lights, fairs, and fun
Festive Joburg: Christmas markets, lights, fairs, and fun
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Santa Land: The Jingle Bell Academy at Fourways Mall (December 2025)
Santa Land: The Jingle Bell Academy at Fourways Mall (December 2025)
Christmas in Joburg
10 things to do in Birdhaven
10 things to do in Birdhaven
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
Dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops in Joburg
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The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
The Test Bakery: A weekend laboratory of flavour
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Joburg's best High Teas
Joburg's best High Teas
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Retrospective exhibition: 'Intersections: Bill Ainslie and the Johannesburg Art Foundation' at Wits Art Museum
Retrospective exhibition: 'Intersections: Bill Ainslie and the Johannesburg Art Foundation' at Wits Art Museum
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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Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
Luxury nightlife: OKIO Nightclub and Bellucci Lounge in Sandton
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The first Thursday and other firsts
The first Thursday and other firsts
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The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
Christmas in Joburg
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 in Parktown North
Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear in Parktown North
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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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Festive Joburg: Made in South Africa – local gifts we love
Festive Joburg: Made in South Africa – local gifts we love
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Safari 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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Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
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Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Charter a flight – Helicoper, jet and safari experiences with Bastion Aviation and Bastion Drive
Navigating the city
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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Joburg weekly events guide: Aug 18 – Aug 21, 2022
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