Johannesburg's best neighbourhoods to explore
6 min read • Sep 11, 2018
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…
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- Johannesburg walking tours: a great first step into the city
5 min read • Aug 29, 2018
Johannesburg walking tours are the perfect introduction to the city for first-time visitors, who may otherwise find stepping out alone a little…
- A tale of two townships: Soweto & Khayelitsha
6 min read • Aug 9, 2018
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…
- Two days in Johannesburg: start your safari in city style
5 min read • Apr 18, 2018
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…
- How to live like a Local in Johannesburg
5 min read • Apr 6, 2018
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…
- The rebirth of Johannesburg
6 min read • Mar 28, 2018
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…
- The 10 best places to get outdoors in Johannesburg
5 min read • Mar 23, 2018
Despite its gritty reputation, Johannesburg is a fantastic city to get outdoors in. Trees blanket large swaths of town, rocky ridges provide sweeping…
- Best spots for brunch in Johannesburg
5 min read • Feb 7, 2017
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…
- Top 10 spots for sundowners in Johannesburg
4 min read • Sep 19, 2016
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…
- Craft beer rising: finding an inner city pint in South Africa
6 min read • Jan 6, 2016
Sipping a chilled glass of chenin blanc at a whitewashed winery backed by rolling mountains – it’s a quintessential South African travel experience. But…
- Where to celebrate the dawn of democracy in South Africa
5 min read • Jan 30, 2014
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…
- SSouth Africa's Trans-Karoo Express
3 min read • Jul 16, 2010
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…