Places worth visiting in Johannesburg

Moyo
A unique destination for a sophisticated African experience. Inspired by the traditions and values of our ancestors, moyo is a celebration of, and commitment to, the beauty of Africa and the industry of her people.

Montecasino
Montecasino, located in Fourways, North of Johannesburg is known for being Gauteng's number one entertainment destination, having being voted Best Casino, Best Entertainment Complex, Best Cinema Complex and Best place to take out-of-towners.

Wolves
Wolves Cafe, Johannesburg, corner of Oxford Road and North Road, Illovo. Best coffee, internet access, great place to chill.

44 Stanley
44 Stanley is Joburg's best kept secret.
What was a series of industrial buildings is now a relaxed meander through 25 specialty boutiques, restaurants and design studios. The Synergy of creative souls, aloes, 1930s architecture and deliciously unique products - from clothing, toys, objects, to food and furnishings - make for an ambiance that is refreshing as it is quintessentially Johannesburg.

Sandton City
Sandton City Shopping Centre is an unparalleled shopping experience. With over 300 leading retailers, this iconic destination boasts an abundance of sophisticated, Afro-cosmopolitan experiences.
Sandton City - for international shopping with South African style.

Vilakazi Street,
Soweto was home to two Nobel laureates, and now has vibrant township-style eateries and museums.

Constitution Hill
A former prison turned museum, and home to the Constitutional Court and its art collection.

Apartheid Museum
An interactive space commemorating South Africa's road to democracy.

Gold Reef City's
Century old mining-town also has an amusement park.

Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
In Emmarentia offers long trnquil walks through magnificnt trees, fountains, lawns, dams and rose gardens.

Other places worth visiting in Johannesburg

Melville Koppies Nature Reserves
are the leading hiking facilities in the city.

The Klipriverberg Nature Reserve
is home to Zebra, Wildebeest, Hartebeest, Springbok, Blesbok and offers horseback trails as well.

Rhodes Park
is the quaint green strip in historic Kensington.

Delta Park
in victory Park is a popular venue for dog walking, biking and running.

Johannesburg Zoo
is home to 350 animal species in beautiful grounds.

Melrose Arch
is a new development with hip, modern street shopping and restaurants.

Parkhurst 4th Ave
offers antiques, fashion and bistros in the leafy suburbs.

Melville 7th Ave
is more bohemian with books, bars, clubs, and eateries.

Rosebank
has the best fashion, african crafts and superb art.

Sandton Central
is Joburg's glitzy shopping mecca, big business and hotel hub.

Newtown
is the entertainment hub alongside the CBD.

Cradle of Humankind
is a World Heritage Site just out of town where, it is said, modern humans first evolved.

The boys in the Photograph
At the Joburg Theatre:
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's powerful musical about young people on the verge of adulthood wanting to love, lead normal lives and play soccer in a city in flux.

The Artists Of Africa Exhibition
At Museum Africa: Curators, artists, writers and poets collaborates in this exciting pan-African contemporary art exhibition.

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Just Arrived?

- Joburg's tap water is safe.
- This is a malaria-free area.
- There are excellent private and state hospitals and clinics. Most private health facilities will ask for cash or credit card payments.
- Food safety is strictly enforced, and most areas are well served by supermarkets and restaurants.
- The country's peak flu season is May to August. Most pharmacies and medical doctors offer flu vaccines.
- It is illegal to smoke in any public enclosed or partially cloased area, or on public transport.
- If you're roaming with a non-South African mobile phone and want to phone locally, you should dial your country's exit code, the South African country code (27) and ignore the first (0) from the local area code.

Safety Tips

Use common sense precautions as you would in any large city;
- Don't expose valuables such as jewellery and mobile phones, and stow bags out of sight.
- Don't carry unnecessary money or credit cards with you.
- Don't walk alone, especially at night, and stay in well-lit areas.
- Follow main routes when travelling.
- Don't hitch-hike or pick up strangers in your vehicle. Be aware at intersections.
- Never let anyone assist you at an automatic cash machine, and beware of anyone asking you for help.
- At shops, garages, restaurants and bars, insist that a portable credit card machine to be brought to you, or go with the attendant or waiter to the machine.
- Ensure that you have photocopies of all your cards (back and front), which makes it far simpler to cancel them if they are lost or stolen.
- Report lost or stolen passports at a police station. They will give you a docket case number. Take this to your consulate for help in obtaining a new or temporary passport.
- At your hotel, keep your front door locked and lock your valuables in the safe.