28 Things To Do In Johannesburg

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1. Visit the Apartheid Museum

5 km from city center

Museum

The Apartheid Museum is established in the southern part of Johannesburg and is one of the must-visit attractions. It displays paper clippings, films, documents, photos and other historical artefacts exhibiting the history of Apartheid. The entrance is different depending on whether you are white or non-white.

Tours starting from
₹3,245

Learn South Africa's History at Constitution Hill

4.3 /5

2 km from city center

Nature

Located in northern Johannesburg, Constitution hill aptly describes South Africa's transformation to democracy and signifies the great freedom struggles for the country's independence. The sight is an abode to Constitution court, Women's prison, Old Fort and Number Four prison.

Tours starting from
₹1,537

3.8 /5

14 km from city center

Museum

Located almost twenty kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, Soweto opens the historical chapters of freedom fights. Also the birthplace of the struggle for democracy, it was home to black labourers, who were kept away from most of the urban and suburban Johannesburg. Soweto also has the Mandela House museum, where Mandela used to live before he was imprisoned.

Tours starting from
₹1,537

4.2 /5

5 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

The Gold Reef City offers a spectacular sight with countless theme park rides, historical antiquities and marvellous golden exhibits. The unique spot hosts numerous edifices and businesses, including shops, stores, hotels, the Royal Theatre and Johannesburg's first stock exchange.

Tours starting from
₹3,245

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5. Explore Cradle of Humankind

27 km from city center

Historical Site

A paleoanthropological zone in Gauteng, about 50km northwest of Johannesburg, Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dolomitic limestone caves. These caves feature fossilised remains of the old forms of plants, rocks, animals and hominids.

Tours starting from
₹6,630

Explore Modern Johannesburg at the Maboneng Precinct

3.6 /5

1 km from city center

Town

The Maboneng Precinct lies in the city's heart and is a fantastic example of a successful mixed-use renewal project. You can find numerous restaurants, bars, cafes, art galleries and shops. The area is a bright combination of both commercial and residential buildings and imparts the cheerful vibe of the city.

Tours starting from
₹2,972

7. Day Trip to Lion & Safari Park

44 km from city center

Zoo

Located about 40 minutes from Johannesburg in Gauteng, the Lion and Safari Park is part of the Cradle of Humankind and is known for its numerous indigenous species. The best way to explore the park is through one of its informative safaris and tours. River rafting through the Crocodile River, horse riding, quad biking and mountain biking are also popular activities here.

Tours starting from
₹6,402

Experience Local Culture at Market Theatre

3.7 /5

2 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

The Market Theatre is housed in a converted Market Building and has a great significance in Joburg's culture, attracting several tourists. The theatre has four live theatre venues where the finest productions are held. The building includes a book store, art and gallery, and restaurants.

Tours starting from
₹1,537

3.9 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is South Africa’s largest science centre, located at Helen St. Joseph in Johannesburg. It has over 350 interactive exhibits on math, science and technology. The mini planetarium inside is stunning and enjoyable to learn about the universe.

Tours starting from
₹3,612

See Verreaux's Eagles at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens

4.1 /5

24 km from city center

Garden & Park

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens is a nature reserve in Roodepoort near Johannesburg. It is popular for a pair of Verreaux's eagles that reside in the Roodekrans Ridge and the beautiful Witpoortjie waterfall. It is also popular for birdwatching, with over 240 species of birds here. Guided tours are available.

Tours starting from
₹11,660

South African National Museum of Military History

3.7 /5

5 km from city center

Museum

The massive museum contains every minute detail of the South African military history. Tourists come and get informed about the military conflicts and complications which existed a few decades back.

Tours starting from
₹3,245

Enjoy Panoramic Views from Carlton Centre

1 km from city center

Observation Deck

The Carlton Center in the Central Business District of Johannesburg is a 50-storey building and shopping centre and also the country’s third tallest building. It houses almost 180 stores along with some food outlets. The 50th floor of the Carlton Center, called the Carlton Panorama, has an observation deck that offers marvellous views of the city.

13. Day Trip to Pilanesberg National Park

4.2 /5

148 km from city center

National Park

Pilanesberg National Park is famous for its unique terrain as it lies in the crater of an extinct volcano which erupted over 1000 billion years ago. It is located north of Rustenberg. It is home to all the Big Five game animals in Africa, including lions, leopards, black rhinoceros, African bush elephants, and African buffalo. Hot Air Balloon Ride over the park is popular.

Tours starting from
₹8,002

15 km from city center

Museum

Hector Pieterson Museum & Memorial is a museum in Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is dedicated to Hector Pieterson, a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed during the anti-Apartheid Soweto Uprising and other young children. There is also an engraved granite memorial stone inside.

Tours starting from
₹2,058

Walk Around Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

6 km from city center

Garden & Park

A beautiful lush green area and a Johannesburg City Heritage Site, the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve is situated next to the Johannesburg Botanical Garden. The reserve is divided into Melville Koppies East, Central and West. It is an excellent place for walking, hiking and walking dogs.

Tours starting from
₹6,859

5 km from city center

Lake

Johannesburg Zoo Lake is a beautiful lake and public park that is part of the Hermann Eckstein Park opposite the Johannesburg Zoo. There is a 1.2km long walking path around the lake. It is also an excellent place for picnics, boating and canoeing. The famous Coronation Fountain built in honour of King George VI’s coronation is located here.

3.8 /5

2 km from city center

Bridge

Nelson Mandela Bridge is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa. Spanning almost 300 m, it connects Braamfontein and Newtown. It is a major landmark in Johannesburg and is popular for night drives. The buildings surrounding the bridge are decorated with beautiful artwork and murals.

Tours starting from
₹3,201

Explore Biodiversity at Johannesburg Botanical Garden

0 km from city center

Garden & Park

The Johannesburg Botanical Garden is located in the city’s Emmarentia neighbourhood. It is divided into different gardens, which feature a variety of indigenous and exotic plants, trees and flowers. The park is commonly used for jogging, walking, picnics, dog walking etc. and for events like Summer Sunset Concerts and kite-flying competitions.

Tours starting from
₹10,426

Bird Watching at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

9 km from city center

Wildlife Sanctuary

The Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve is a stunning nature reserve situated about 10 km south of Johannesburg. It is the largest nature reserve in the Johannesburg Metropolitan area. It is popular for bird watching since it is home to about 230 bird species. It also houses over 240 large mammals.

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₹6,859

3.9 /5

6 km from city center

Shopping Market

Rosebank Sunday Market is hosted every Sunday at the Rosebank Mall in Johannesburg. Although it hosts over 300 stalls, it is most famous for its food stalls that offer everything from elaborate curries to nacho cheeseburgers. Some stalls sell handmade arts and crafts, vintage items, clothing and other apparel.

Tours starting from
₹1,537

4 km from city center

Zoo

The Johannesburg Zoo is situated in the Randburg area of Gauteng and is home to about 320 species and over 2,000 animals worldwide. The zoo is divided into different enclosures such as Amazonia, Madagascar, Ape House and Cheetah Slopes that house other species. The best way to explore them is via Ferry Tours.

17 km from city center

Commercial Street

Vilakazi Street is one of the most famous and iconic streets in Soweto and Johannesburg, housing many markets and restaurants. Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu used to live here. The café where both of them used to meet is now a favourite among locals.

Tours starting from
₹2,972

3.8 /5

9 km from city center

Farms & Plantations

Gillooly’s Farm, located in Bedfordview, is a nature retreat famous for its nature trails and an artificial lake. It is the perfect location for picnics, birdwatching, and taking a calming walk in nature. A variety of birds and fishes can be spotted here as well.

4.0 /5

8 km from city center

Things To Do

Gautrain is a 50-mile express commuter rail that links Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Ekurhuleni. Explore famous attractions by travelling through Gautrain; visit Africa’s richest square mile, Sandton City or get down at Park Station to visit Constitution Hill.

3 km from city center

Shopping Market

The Playground is a weekly market that takes place every Saturday on Juta Street, Johannesburg. The market features live musical performances, gourmet street food and a display of local fashion items.

4.0 /5

8 km from city center

Garden & Park

James and Ethel Gray Park is the most popular picnic spot in Gauteng and is located in Birdhaven, just South of the Melrose arch. The Sandspruit River flows across the park, and its steep banks provide panoramic views of the city. It has two playgrounds for children, numerous trails for walking, jogging and biking, and four ziplines.

Tours starting from
₹8,002

3.9 /5

0 km from city center

Landmark

Gandhi Square is a major landmark of Johannesburg, where Mahatma Gandhi once had legal offices. It is located off Rissik street. Today, it is a bustle of activity with many stores and eateries located around the square. There is an imposing statue of Gandhiji in his lawyer’s garb in the centre of the square.

19 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Regina Mundi is the largest Roman Catholic Church in South Africa, situated in the Soweto township of Johannesburg. The church is home to several artworks, including The Madonna and Child of Soweto painting which features a black Virgin Mary holding a black baby Jesus.

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FAQs on Johannesburg

What are the top hotels in Johannesburg?

There are 949 Hotels in Johannesburg which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Johannesburg are Hethersett Guest House, Blackheath Manor Guest House, Executive Suite in Woodmead East, Thornton Gap Guesthouse, Khathala, 58 On Hume. You can see all the hotels in Johannesburg here

How can I commute within Johannesburg?

Intra city travel in Johannesburg can be a little difficult, as it is not very systematic. The available options include: Minibus taxis - Various hand signals signify the direction or the place where the minibus taxi would take you. Knowing these signs would very much come handy. Metered taxis - Not the ones you would find around the corner of a street. They have to be called up to book a ride. Metro - Cheapest of all and beneficial for the workers. Connects central Johannesburg to the main business districts. It connects Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton and The OR Tambo International Airport while stopping at various suburbs. All you need is a Gold Card to travel through the city's prestigious Gautrain. As you get off the station you will find Gautrain feeder buses for which you can pay using the Gold Card too. They are at intervals of 20 to 40 minutes and run between 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Prices differ based on travel time. Route maps for the buses can be found at every station. Uber - Like most major cities in the world, Uber is available here for safe and quick taxi service. City Sightseeing Bus - ¾This Hop-on Hop-off red bus takes a circular route around the city and conveniently shows off the city's beauty in a span of two hours with 11 stops. The first bus leaves the park station at 9:00 AM and the last one at 3:40 PM at intervals of 40 minutes on the weekdays and 30 minutes on the weekends. Tickets for adults costs ZAR 170 offline and ZAR 130 online. For ¾children between 5 and 15 it is ZAR 80. The city provides you with two more options: 1. Soweto - from the Gold Reef City stop there is an option to take up a two hour tour of Soweto. This bus is at an interval of an hour from 10:00 AM. 2.Maboneng - This shuttle takes you to a 1.5 hours of on-foot tour toward inner street ¾full of street art, galleries, shops, lovely cafes etc. This is available from Thursday to Saturday at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. On Sundays can be availed every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 1:3
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How much does a package cost for Johannesburg?

The packages for Johannesburg start at INR 62993 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

What are the top sightseeing places in Johannesburg?

The top sightseeing places in Johannesburg are The Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Gold Reef City, Soweto and the Mandela Museum, Lion Park, South African National Museum of Military History.

Things To Do In Johannesburg

28 Things To Do In Johannesburg

1. Visit the Apartheid Museum

2. Learn South Africa's History at Constitution Hill

3. Visit Mandela House in Soweto

4. Have a Fun Day at Gold Reef City

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5. Explore Cradle of Humankind

6. Explore Modern Johannesburg at the Maboneng Precinct

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7. Day Trip to Lion & Safari Park

8. Experience Local Culture at Market Theatre

9. Visit Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

10. See Verreaux's Eagles at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens

11. South African National Museum of Military History

12. Enjoy Panoramic Views from Carlton Centre

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13. Day Trip to Pilanesberg National Park

14. Hector Pieterson Museum

15. Walk Around Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

16. Boating in Zoo Lake

17. Drive Through Nelson Mandela Bridge

18. Explore Biodiversity at Johannesburg Botanical Garden

19. Bird Watching at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

20. Eat & Shop at Rosebank Sunday Market

21. Johannesburg Zoo

22. Explore Restaurants at Vilakazi Street

23. Relax at Gillooly's Farm

24. Ride the Gautrain

25. The Playground

26. James and Ethel Gray Park

27. Gandhi Square Johannesburg

28. Regina Mundi Church

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