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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 city
Aug 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…
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artA tale of two townships: Soweto & Khayelitsha
Aug 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…
- shoppingTwo days in Johannesburg: start your safari in city style
Apr 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 Johannesburg
Apr 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 Johannesburg
Mar 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 Johannesburg
Mar 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…
