Johannesburg, South Africa travel guide

Johannesburg

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Tours · Johannesburg

5-Day NON-SHARED Private Wildlife Safari Tour Incl Johannesburg Cultural Tour

From $3116.895 days

Tours · Johannesburg

Family 3-Day NON-SHARED Private Kruger Safari Tour from Johannesburg

From $3948.063 days

Tours · Johannesburg

Maropeng & Sterkfontein Caves

Pretoria City Tour & Cultural Drive-By

From $225.654 hours

Activities · Johannesburg

Pilanesberg Full-Day Safari Tour

From $2508 hours

Activities · Johannesburg

3 days tour package - Soweto/Apartheid Museum/ Pretoria/Lion Park

From $311.693 days

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

Things to Do

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Unique Ways To Discover Johannesburg

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10 Top Things to Do With Kids in Johannesburg

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11 Unusual Date Ideas to Try in Johannesburg

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10 Top Guided Tours to Take in Johannesburg

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Experience Maboneng, Johannesburg’s Place of Light

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The Most Unique Experiences You Can Have in Johannesburg

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10 Souvenirs to Buy in Johannesburg

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10 Organisations to Volunteer For in Johannesburg

Books

The Best Independent Bookstores in Johannesburg

Handpicked Hotels

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Villa

AtholPlace Hotel & Villa, Johannesburg

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

Boutique Hotel

Mont d'Or Hyde Park Boutique Hotel

(1174 Google Reviews)

Hotel

The Capital on the Park

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

(1753 Google Reviews)

Luxury

Sandton Sun

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

(2689 Google Reviews)

Boutique Hotel

Morrells Boutique Estate, Northcliff

Rating: 4.3 out of 5

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St Andrews Hotel and Spa

Rating: 4.2 out of 5

(422 Google Reviews)

Luxury

DaVinci Hotel and Suites

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

(1660 Google Reviews)

Hotel

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Johannesburg

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Guides and Features

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

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20 Unmissable Attractions in Johannesburg

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The Best Day Trips to Take From Johannesburg

Art

10 of Johannesburg's Top Museums

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Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

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Food & Drink

Johannesburg's Very First Winery Is Now Open

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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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How to Spend 24 Hours in 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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Johannesburg's Most Trendy Neighbourhoods

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Explore Melville, Johannesburg's Most Trendy Neighbourhood

Know Before You Go

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

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10 Organisations to Volunteer For in Johannesburg

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The Best Tours to Take in Cappadocia, Turkey

Tech

Is Social Media Censoring African Culture?

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Inside Maboneng, Johannesburg’s Answer to Shoreditch and Dumbo

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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

History

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

Art

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

Tech

A Lost African City Has Just Been Discovered by Scientists

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Art

The Most Notable Street Art in Johannesburg

Fashion

A Gentleman's Guide to Looking Good in Johannesburg

Neighborhoods in Johannesburg