Joburg Guidebook
Shopping
Could equally list this under bars, arts & entertainment and sightseeing. It's a great place to hang out, especially on Sunday mornings and the first Thursday evening of every month.
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Maboneng Precinct
Kruger StreetCould equally list this under bars, arts & entertainment and sightseeing. It's a great place to hang out, especially on Sunday mornings and the first Thursday evening of every month.
One of the latest trendy markets on the Joburg scene, great hang-out from Thursday to Sunday
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1 Fox
1 Fox StOne of the latest trendy markets on the Joburg scene, great hang-out from Thursday to Sunday
Converted car repair yard which is home to lovely cafes, restaurants, antique stores and furniture stores
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44 Stanley
44 Stanley AveConverted car repair yard which is home to lovely cafes, restaurants, antique stores and furniture stores
Ever wonder where all those amazing artifacts at the African craft markets come from? This, somewhat secret, store is the answer!
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Amatuli
6 Desmond RdEver wonder where all those amazing artifacts at the African craft markets come from? This, somewhat secret, store is the answer!
And restaraunts, and the cinema etc.
one of the nicer shopping centers.
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City Sightseeing Johannesburg
Oxford RoadAnd restaraunts, and the cinema etc.
one of the nicer shopping centers.
Best local grocery store and its two minutes walk away!
Closes quite early, though.
Woolworths Harrison St Jhb
93 Main StreetBest local grocery store and its two minutes walk away!
Closes quite early, though.
Food Scene
Saturday hangout. Open market street food scene with foods from all over the world.
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Mercado Neighbourgoods
73 Juta StSaturday hangout. Open market street food scene with foods from all over the world.
One of the nicer, relaxed vibe restaurants. About 15 mins cab ride away. Though it's in a mall, has a nice 'outside eating' option. A place to spot Jo'burgs 'pretty people'.
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Tashas
One of the nicer, relaxed vibe restaurants. About 15 mins cab ride away. Though it's in a mall, has a nice 'outside eating' option. A place to spot Jo'burgs 'pretty people'.
McDonald's Gandhi Square
Marshall StreetGreat chicken, within 5 minutes walk of the apartment.
McDonald's Gandhi Square
Marshall Street24 hr Mac D's, for those days (or nights) one just can't do without!
Great, great, great steaks! The Monkey Gland source is delicious and it’s not actually made from Monkey glands!!
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The Grillhouse Rosebank
Great, great, great steaks! The Monkey Gland source is delicious and it’s not actually made from Monkey glands!!
The Local Grill
50 7th AvenueReally classy steak joint
Fournos Dunkeld.
24 Bompas RdIf you like your bread and sweets freshly made....
Sightseeing
Amazing view of the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg, the wolds largest man made forest
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Munro Drive
Munro DriveAmazing view of the Northern suburbs of Johannesburg, the wolds largest man made forest
Arts & Culture
Give yourself at least 3 hours here, to get a better understanding of the madness that was Apartheid.
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Museu do Apartheid
Give yourself at least 3 hours here, to get a better understanding of the madness that was Apartheid.
Worthy of an afternoon's visit and a tour. Built on the site of an old jail.
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Corte Constitucional da África do Sul
1 Hospital StWorthy of an afternoon's visit and a tour. Built on the site of an old jail.
Joburg Theatre
163 Civic BlvdCatch one of many evening or afternoon shows.
Wits Art Museum
Bertha StreetSome fab exhibitions
Entertainment & Activities
Football is both art and entertainment. Though, if you manage to get yourself a ticket to Pirates vs. Chiefs match, the crowd are the real entertainment!
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Estádio FNB
Soccer City AvenueFootball is both art and entertainment. Though, if you manage to get yourself a ticket to Pirates vs. Chiefs match, the crowd are the real entertainment!
A few funky bars, restaurants, theater and Museum of Africa, make Newtown an interesting spot for evenings entertainment.
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Newtown
A few funky bars, restaurants, theater and Museum of Africa, make Newtown an interesting spot for evenings entertainment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively joint. A favourite of lots of the young and trendy Joburg residents.
Just be sure to keep your cellphone tucked away, as it's also a favourite of pick-pockets.
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Kitcheners Carvery Bar
71 Juta StLively joint. A favourite of lots of the young and trendy Joburg residents.
Just be sure to keep your cellphone tucked away, as it's also a favourite of pick-pockets.
Parks & Nature
A small game reserves, about 1.5 hours drive away, where you can actually play with lion cubs!
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Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
520 Kromdraai RoadA small game reserves, about 1.5 hours drive away, where you can actually play with lion cubs!