Johannesburg, South Africa travel guide

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Johannesburg

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Places to Stay

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Explore Local Hotels

The best local hotels, all bookable on Culture Trip

Hotel · Sandton

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

5/5 (75 Reviews)

Bed & Breakfast · Johannesburg

BnB on 8th Avenue

5/5 (23 Reviews)

Guesthouse · Johannesburg

Thornton Gap Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast · Sandton

Seven Streams Bed and Breakfast

Guesthouse · Johannesburg

Summerview Guest Lodge

5/5 (2 Reviews)

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Tours · Johannesburg

JHB/Soweto Half Day - Airport/Hotel Escape with a Private Guide

From $1204 hours

Activities · Johannesburg

Lesedi Cultural Village

From $297.444 hours

Tours · Johannesburg

Multiple South African Luxury Experiences

From $265013 days

Tours · Johannesburg

Motherland Tour (South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana)

From $1818.1912 days

Tours · Johannesburg

Maropeng & Sterkfontein Caves

From $287.028 hours

Tours · Johannesburg

Pretoria City Tour & Cultural Drive-By

Soweto_Mandela House:Apartheid Segregated Township Tour

From $89.014 hours

Things to Do

Discover what makes this city so unique

Guides & Tips

11 Unusual Date Ideas to Try in Johannesburg

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10 Organisations to Volunteer For in Johannesburg

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The Most Unique Experiences You Can Have in Johannesburg

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Unique Ways To Discover Johannesburg

Art

11 of Johannesburg's Top Art Classes Worth Attending

Art

11 of Johannesburg's Top Art Galleries

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20 Unmissable Attractions in Johannesburg

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10 Top Things to Do With Kids in Johannesburg

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Experience Maboneng, Johannesburg’s Place of Light

Guides and Features

Make the most of your trip

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The Best Things to See and Do in Johannesburg, South Africa

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15 Places in Johannesburg You Need to See Before They Get Too Expensive

Guides & Tips

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The Best Tours to Take in Cappadocia, Turkey

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The Best Day Trips to Take From Johannesburg

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

Food & Drink

Johannesburg's Very First Winery Is Now Open

Guides & Tips

Ürgüp or Göreme? Where to Stay if You're Visiting Cappadocia

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When's the Best Time of Year to Visit Johannesburg

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What to Do on a Layover in Johannesburg

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10 Things to Know About Hillbrow, Johannesburg's Notorious Neighbourhood

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg's Most Trendy Neighbourhoods

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I'm a Travel Editor and This Is the One Place You Need to Visit This Year

See & Do

Explore Melville, Johannesburg's Most Trendy Neighbourhood

Know Before You Go

Learn about the city's local customs, traditions and festivals

Guides & Tips

10 Organisations to Volunteer For in Johannesburg

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Why the best of South Africa is found beyond Johannesburg

Places to Stay

Retrace Gandhi's Legacy By Staying in This Johannesburg House

Art

Lady Skollie: Visual Artist Exploring Sex, Gender Politics and Female Desire

History

10 Defining Moments for Anti-Apartheid Icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

Tech

Is Social Media Censoring African Culture?

Tech

A Lost African City Has Just Been Discovered by Scientists

Guides & Tips

Inside Maboneng, Johannesburg’s Answer to Shoreditch and Dumbo

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Reasons Why You Should Visit Johannesburg Before Cape Town

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Art

11 of Johannesburg's Top Art Galleries

Art

The Most Notable Street Art in Johannesburg

Fashion

A Gentleman's Guide to Looking Good in Johannesburg

Art

10 of Johannesburg's Top Museums

Neighborhoods in Johannesburg