Guidebook for Johannesburg
Food Scene
Arts on Main
Berea Road12 Decades Johannesburg Art Hotel
286 Fox StA prawn BBQ and wine tasting on the rooftop of your building!
Che Argentine Grill
128 Jan Smuts AveMy personal favourite and a must visit in Maboneng!
Pata Pata
286 Fox StTraditional African guisine
EAT YOUR HEART OUT
Kruger StreetBreakfast & lunch, just downstairs..
Also referred to as '4th Av Parkhurst' - A glamorous mix of interior design, wining and dining. 4th Ave has European flair with a street café vibe going, and hipsters enjoying some of the best cuisine in Joburg as if there is no tomorrow!
11 locals recommend
4th Avenue
4th AvenueAlso referred to as '4th Av Parkhurst' - A glamorous mix of interior design, wining and dining. 4th Ave has European flair with a street café vibe going, and hipsters enjoying some of the best cuisine in Joburg as if there is no tomorrow!
Mama Mexicana
Origin Coffee Roasting
The best coffee and free WiFi! Need I say more?
Drinks & Nightlife
Living Room Jozi
20 Kruger StFood and drink with the best views of Joburg
Great Dane
5 De Beer StHit, trendy, reasonable priced drinks, good atmosphere...
Sightseeing
Only 300m from the apartment, various walking and bicycle tours depart from Curiocity Backpackers. Check out your options at http://www.mainstreetwalks.co.za/tours/
15 locals recommend
Curiocity Joburg
302 Fox StOnly 300m from the apartment, various walking and bicycle tours depart from Curiocity Backpackers. Check out your options at http://www.mainstreetwalks.co.za/tours/
Take a tour through the history of beer... Taste chibuku in a mock African village, ample a cheeky half-pint at a recreated Victorian pub, then nail two free pints in the bar afterwards!Open for tours on Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am-6pm.
37 locals recommend
SAB World of Beer
Miriam Makeba StreetTake a tour through the history of beer... Taste chibuku in a mock African village, ample a cheeky half-pint at a recreated Victorian pub, then nail two free pints in the bar afterwards!Open for tours on Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10am-6pm.
Visit Mandela's humble house where he lived during the struggle against Apartheid.
40 locals recommend
Mandela House
8115 Vilakazi StVisit Mandela's humble house where he lived during the struggle against Apartheid.
Parks & Nature
One of the best day-time picnic spots in Joburg. Paddle across the man-made lake, feed the ducks, chill under a shady tree...
159 locals recommend
Zoo Lake
One of the best day-time picnic spots in Joburg. Paddle across the man-made lake, feed the ducks, chill under a shady tree...
The Lion and Safari Park is a 600 hectare wilderness reserve situated in the Hartbeespoort, Magaliesburg and Cradle of Humankind area. The park offers guests an incredible opportunity to get up close to many of South Africa’s most iconic animals. Visit the park for close up animal views, guided tours, restaurants and retail shops.
274 locals recommend
Lion & Safari Park
R512 Pelindaba RdThe Lion and Safari Park is a 600 hectare wilderness reserve situated in the Hartbeespoort, Magaliesburg and Cradle of Humankind area. The park offers guests an incredible opportunity to get up close to many of South Africa’s most iconic animals. Visit the park for close up animal views, guided tours, restaurants and retail shops.
This nature reserve boasts with larger game like zebra, red hartebeest and black wildebeest. And you hike here. Yes, you hike. Amongst the wild. Longest trial is 3 hours. Best part? No entrance fee!
25 locals recommend
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (entrance)
322 Frandaph DrThis nature reserve boasts with larger game like zebra, red hartebeest and black wildebeest. And you hike here. Yes, you hike. Amongst the wild. Longest trial is 3 hours. Best part? No entrance fee!
Established in 1904, it is dedicated to the accommodation, enrichment, and medical care of 2000 individuals of 320 species. Open every day of the week from 8:30am - 5:30pm.
175 locals recommend
Johannesburg Zoo
Jellicoe AvenueEstablished in 1904, it is dedicated to the accommodation, enrichment, and medical care of 2000 individuals of 320 species. Open every day of the week from 8:30am - 5:30pm.
Arts & Culture
A bite sized theatre in the ground floor of your building!
Check the schedule and book at https://popartcentre.co.za/
14 locals recommend
POPArt Theatre
A bite sized theatre in the ground floor of your building!
Check the schedule and book at https://popartcentre.co.za/
Learn more about South Africa's dark history and how we overcame it...
391 locals recommend
Apartheid Museum
Learn more about South Africa's dark history and how we overcame it...
Shopping
MAMATACO Killarney Mall
60 Riviera RdDon't miss the African Craft market on the rooftop of this upmarket mall. Here you can find an assortment of artifacts, beading, wiring, sculptures, and paintings representative of African heritage. The perfect place for souvenir shopping! Open Mondays to Sundays 9:00am - 5:00pm
198 locals recommend
Rosebank Mall
15A Cradock AveDon't miss the African Craft market on the rooftop of this upmarket mall. Here you can find an assortment of artifacts, beading, wiring, sculptures, and paintings representative of African heritage. The perfect place for souvenir shopping! Open Mondays to Sundays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mall of Africa
The biggest mall in South Africa hosting international stores.
Essentials
Look out for Loundry Lounge on the ground floor of the black, grey and white Craftmanship Building
7 locals recommend
260 Main St
260 Main StreetLook out for Loundry Lounge on the ground floor of the black, grey and white Craftmanship Building
For groceries and toiletries, visit Jeppe's Butchery & Cafe on the corner of Commissioner & Kruger street.
Business hours:
6:30am-6:30pm on weekdays
8:00am-1pm on Saturdays
Closed on Sundays
Commissioner Street
Commissioner StreetFor groceries and toiletries, visit Jeppe's Butchery & Cafe on the corner of Commissioner & Kruger street.
Business hours:
6:30am-6:30pm on weekdays
8:00am-1pm on Saturdays
Closed on Sundays