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Johannesburg's best neighbourhoods to exploreSep 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…
Johannesburg Travel Stories
foodJohannesburg walking tours: a great first step into the cityAug 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…
artA tale of two townships: Soweto & KhayelitshaAug 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…
foodTwo days in Johannesburg: start your safari in city styleApr 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…
shoppingHow to live like a Local in JohannesburgApr 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…
shoppingThe rebirth of JohannesburgMar 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 and natureThe 10 best places to get outdoors in JohannesburgMar 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…
- foodBest spots for brunch in Johannesburg
Feb 7, 2017 • 5 min read
With mild-weather mornings throughout the year, Johannesburg is a brunch lover’s paradise. In summer, take your feast outside to soak up the sun with a…
- artTop 10 spots for sundowners in Johannesburg
Sep 19, 2016 • 4 min read
Johannesburg’s vibrant bar scene is a true reflection of the city’s diversity. Whether you’re after a quiet beer with a view or looking for an out-till…
foodCraft beer rising: finding an inner city pint in South AfricaJan 6, 2016 • 6 min read
Sipping a chilled glass of chenin blanc at a whitewashed winery backed by rolling mountains – it’s a quintessential South African travel experience. But…
artWhere to celebrate the dawn of democracy in South AfricaJan 30, 2014 • 5 min read
When South Africa goes to the polls this April, the country also commemorates the momentous general election that took place here on 27 April 1994. This…
foodSouth Africa's Trans-Karoo ExpressJul 16, 2010 • 3 min read
Chugging out of Johannesburg’s razor wire-wrapped suburbs on the Trans-Karoo Express, and looking forward to an overnight journey to Cape Town, is an…