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Johannesburg's best neighbourhoods to exploreSep 11, 2018 • 5 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 • 4 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 • 4 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 • 5 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…