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Further Afield
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Origins Centre
Museums and places of interest
Constitution Hill
Mandela's Joburg
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
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Clico Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
The Terrace
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Breezeblock Café
Cafes
Qbar by Quoin Rock
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
The Frog Boot Bar
Casual Dining
Babylon – The Joburg Bar and Nightclub
Illovo and Melrose nightlife
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
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
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
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Church Square
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Pretoria National Botanical Garden (SANBI)
Tshwane and Dinokeng
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Art exhibitions and art events
Sasol New Signatures 2025 exhibition at Pretoria Arts Museum
Sasol New Signatures 2025 exhibition at Pretoria Arts Museum
Art exhibitions and art events
Sandton City's 'Words That Heal' campaign with Riky Rick Foundation
Sandton City's 'Words That Heal' campaign with Riky Rick Foundation
Pop-ups and special events

To do in Joburg

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Events to book for #JacarandaInYourPocket 2025
Events to book for #JacarandaInYourPocket 2025
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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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The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Symphony Season (October – November 2025)
Classical Concerts
10 things to do in Birdhaven
10 things to do in Birdhaven
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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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Where to eat brunch in Joburg
Where to eat brunch in Joburg
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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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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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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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Where to see public art in Joburg
Where to see public art in Joburg
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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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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

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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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 nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
The Cirk: 'Gatsby: A Cirque Extravaganza'
Christmas in Joburg

Shopping in Joburg

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Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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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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Sandton City's Words That Heal pop-up
Sandton City's Words That Heal pop-up
Malls
What's on the lineup: Design Week South Africa (October 2025)
What's on the lineup: Design Week South Africa (October 2025)
Design

Safari in South Africa

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Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
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Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
Where to go for a weekend getaway in Gauteng
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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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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
Joburg #ArtCity Highlights: Aug 18 – 25, 2022

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