167 Things To Do in Johannesburg

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Museums

Visit Museum Africa

Overnight? Stay in Newtown
Museum Africa is a journey back into the glory years of the Africa continent's past, when the first civilisations thrived. The journey through Africa's history ...

Museums / Wheelchair Friendly

Department of Historical Papers

Overnight? Stay in Johannesburg
The Department of Historical Papers was established in 1966 and is located in the William Cullen Library of the University of the Witwatersrand. Historical Papers ...

Museums / Wheelchair Friendly

Bensusan Museum of Photography

Overnight? Stay in Newtown
The Bensusan Museum of Photography in Johannesburg is home to a collection of rare and valuable precision-made photographic equipment. For example, a very early ...

Nightlife & Theatre / Wheelchair Friendly

Theatre on the Square in Sandton

Overnight? Stay in Sandton
Take in a show at the Theatre on the Square located on the Nelson Mandela Square. The Theatre on the Square is a 200-seater theatre that produces and shows an array ...

Arts & Crafts / Craft & Flea Markets

Village Walk African Cultural Market

Overnight? Stay in Sandton
Outside the Village Walk Shopping Centre on Maude Street, this African culture market brings authentic African goods to the visitors of Sandton Central. Here ...

Parks & Gardens

Row Boats on Zoo Lake

Overnight? Stay in Saxonwold
Set on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and West World Street, virtually across from the Johannesburg Zoo, Zoo Lake is usually a hive of activity - dog walkers, ...

Cultural Sites / Cafés & Eateries

Moyo at Zoo Lake

Overnight? Stay in Parkview
Facing the setting African sun, overlooking the tranquil lake, protected by tall pine trees and their unmistakable smell, Moyo Zoo Lake welcomes locals, tourists, ...

Farm Stalls & Markets

Blubird Whole Food Market

Overnight? Stay in Atholl, Sandton
Come for a taste experience - The United Flavours of Nations! Polish patisserie, Serbian and French pies, Lebanese Fare, Italian pasta and anti pasti, Indian spices ...

Family Entertainment / Wheelchair Friendly

Find Your Rhythm at The Drum Café Shop

Overnight? Stay in Newtown
Find your rhythm to the beat of your own drum. Stomp your feet in 'rain boots' like a traditional African dancer and learn the Gumboot Dance. Create dynamic music ...

Extreme Sports

Power Swing across Soweto

Overnight? Stay in Soweto
Feel the power of gravity now where the power of electricity stood before. Free fall into a town that has arisen. The decommissioned cooling towers in Soweto were ...

Museums / Sight Seeing

Tour de Soweto by Bicycle

Overnight? Stay in Soweto
Looking for a different way to explore Soweto? Jump on a bike at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers for a guided tour of the places, people and culture. The tour starts ...

Sight Seeing

Enjoy views of Jozi

Overnight? Stay in Johannesburg
For views of Johannesburg head to the top of Africa's tallest building and enjoy the view and city lights of the city from the observation deck on the 50th floor of ...

Sight Seeing

Johannesburg Planetarium

Overnight? Stay in Braamfontein
While a stay in Johannesburg might largely be about shopping and entertainment, those that travel to South Africa often remark on the spectacular skies and their ...

Arts & Crafts / Farm Stalls & Markets

Craighall River Market

Overnight? Stay in Craighall
The Craighall River Market is open every second Saturday, and sells fresh produce, crafts, has children's entertainment and a small coffee shop. Products for ...

Nightlife & Theatre / Cafés & Eateries

Roots Restaurant & Gallery

Overnight? Stay in Soweto
Roots, which seats 100 patrons, attracts local ­residents and tourists ­alike because it not only serves genuine township food but has an added vibe that celebrates ...

Johannesburg as a destination

If you are considering visiting the Johannesburg region or have already booked your Johannesburg accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Johannesburg, or view the events that are taking place in Gauteng during your stay, or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.

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