Johannesburg
Commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi, this is the vibrant heart of South Africa, a rapidly changing city looking optimistically towards the future.
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Wildlife & Nature
The 5 best Johannesburg day trips
Jun 20, 2019 • 5 Min read
Gauteng, the landlocked South African province surrounding Johannesburg, has a rich archeological and geological history. This history has created a…
Art
Best things to do in Johannesburg in June
May 30, 2019 • 3 Min read
Johannesburg in June is a time of bright, cloudless skies. Although one of the city's coldest months, the sun warms the air quickly and thermometers can…
Shopping
Johannesburg's best neighbourhoods to explore
Sep 11, 2018 • 6 Min read
South Africa's largest city has hundreds of diverse areas, so knowing where to explore or to stay requires thought and planning. To help, Lonely Planet…
Food
Johannesburg walking tours: a great first step into the city
Aug 29, 2018 • 5 Min read
Johannesburg walking tours are the perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors, who may otherwise find stepping out alone a little…
Art
A tale of two townships: Soweto & Khayelitsha
Aug 9, 2018 • 6 Min read
The suburbs of Soweto, part of metro Johannesburg, and Khayelitsha, the vast township on the Cape Flats east of Cape Town, are throwing off their…
Food
Two days in Johannesburg: start your safari in city style
Apr 18, 2018 • 5 Min read
Johannesburg, one of the largest cities on the continent and South Africa’s financial capital, is a stopover point for most visitors travelling in or out…
Shopping
How to live like a Local in Johannesburg
Apr 6, 2018 • 5 Min read
Lonely Planet Local Heather Mason moved to Johannesburg in 2010. Enchanted, she soon fell in love with Melville – the quirky, tree-lined suburb where she…
Shopping
The rebirth of Johannesburg
Mar 28, 2018 • 6 Min read
A decade ago the idea of exploring downtown Johannesburg (Jo'burg) was about as appealing as stumbling into a minefield. Now you’d be mad to miss out on…
Wildlife & Nature
The 10 best places to get outdoors in Johannesburg
Mar 23, 2018 • 5 Min read
Despite its gritty reputation, Johannesburg is a fantastic city to get outdoors in. Trees blanket large swaths of town, rocky ridges provide sweeping…
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