Johannesburg, South Africa travel guide

Johannesburg

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The best local hotels, all bookable on Culture Trip

Hotel · Sandton

Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa

5/5 (77 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

5/5 (8 Reviews)

Aparthotel · Johannesburg

Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg, Melrose Arch

Guesthouse · Johannesburg

Melvilla Guesthouse

5/5 (3 Reviews)

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experience · Johannesburg

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

From $1204 hours

experience · Johannesburg

Lesedi Cultural Village

From $297.444 hours

experience · Johannesburg

Multiple South African Luxury Experiences

From $265013 days

experience · Johannesburg

Maropeng & Sterkfontein Caves

From $287.028 hours

experience · Johannesburg

Pretoria City Tour & Cultural Drive-By

From $228.584 hours

experience · Johannesburg

Soweto_Mandela House:Apartheid Segregated Township Tour

From $89.014 hours

experience · Johannesburg

Kruger National Park Day Trip From Johannesburg

From $412.0312 to 15 hours

experience · Johannesburg

Pilanesberg&Sun city_Resort Safari Adventure

From $191.439 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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The Most Unique Experiences You Can Have in Johannesburg

Art

11 of Johannesburg's Top Art Classes Worth Attending

See & Do

Unique Ways To Discover Johannesburg

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10 Organisations to Volunteer For in Johannesburg

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10 Top Things to Do With Kids in Johannesburg

Fashion

The Best Fashion Boutiques in Johannesburg

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11 Free and Cheap Date Ideas to Try in Johannesburg

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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

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The Best Day Trips to Take From Johannesburg

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20 Unmissable Attractions in Johannesburg

Food & Drink

Johannesburg's Very First Winery Is Now Open

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

Guides & Tips

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

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Cappadocia, Turkey

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When's the Best Time of Year to Visit Johannesburg

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

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What to Do on a Layover in Johannesburg

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Johannesburg

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Johannesburg's Most Trendy Neighbourhoods

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Explore Melville, Johannesburg's Most Trendy Neighbourhood

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

Know Before You Go

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

Guides & Tips

10 Organisations to Volunteer For in Johannesburg

See & Do

The Best Tours to Take in Cappadocia, Turkey

Guides & Tips

Why the best of South Africa is found beyond Johannesburg

History

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

Art

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

Tech

Is Social Media Censoring African Culture?

Places to Stay

Retrace Gandhi's Legacy By Staying in This Johannesburg House

Tech

A Lost African City Has Just Been Discovered by Scientists

Guides & Tips

9 Cool Facts About the Turkish Flag

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Fashion

A Gentleman's Guide to Looking Good in Johannesburg

Art

The Most Notable Street Art in Johannesburg

Art

11 of Johannesburg's Top Art Galleries

Art

10 of Johannesburg's Top Museums

Neighborhoods in Johannesburg