Jarren’s guidebook
What to do in Joburg
Joburg is a viby, multicultural African city and there is always loads to do. Here are some are my favourites:
Melrose
Plenty of great restaurants and shops, great to visit day or night.
Excellent shops and restaurants. Also featuring a public library and theatre. And of course the famous statue of "Madiba" Nelson Mandela.
184 locals recommend
Nelson Mandela Square
130 Rivonia RoadExcellent shops and restaurants. Also featuring a public library and theatre. And of course the famous statue of "Madiba" Nelson Mandela.
Montecasino
Montecasino BoulevardItalian-style leisure complex with Casino, cinemas, and theatre
Lion & Safari Park
R512 Pelindaba RdWho doesn't want to see Lions??
Gold Reef City is built on the grounds of a disused gold mine. It is an amusement park designed to look like Joburg in the 1880's. Great fun, especially for the kids.
294 locals recommend
Gold Reef City Theme Park
Gold Reef City is built on the grounds of a disused gold mine. It is an amusement park designed to look like Joburg in the 1880's. Great fun, especially for the kids.
The Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre Maropeng
Go and see where it all started!
Joburg Zoo is expansive, with a large variety of species - a really great day out with the kids.
175 locals recommend
Johannesburg Zoo
Jellicoe AvenueJoburg Zoo is expansive, with a large variety of species - a really great day out with the kids.
Rosebank Mall
15A Cradock AveExcellent African craft market, shops, restaurants, and cinemas.
A large high-end shopping mall with everything you could possibly need!
488 locals recommend
Sandton City Shopping Centre
83 Rivonia RdA large high-end shopping mall with everything you could possibly need!
A sad, but important part of South Africa's recent history. The Apartheid Museum is an excellent guide to a very difficult time in SA.
391 locals recommend
Apartheid Museum
A sad, but important part of South Africa's recent history. The Apartheid Museum is an excellent guide to a very difficult time in SA.
My Favourite Restaurants
There is no shortage of restaurants in Joburg - here are a few of my favourites:
If you want a selection of excellent fish and sushi there are few places that are better.
15 locals recommend
The Codfather
3 Stan RdIf you want a selection of excellent fish and sushi there are few places that are better.
The Rosebank branch is the original restaurant with two other in Melrose Arch and Sandton. If you want excellent South African meat then this is place to go!
40 locals recommend
The Grillhouse Rosebank
The Rosebank branch is the original restaurant with two other in Melrose Arch and Sandton. If you want excellent South African meat then this is place to go!
There are several Tasha's restaurants in the area, including Morningside and Melrose Arch. Tasha's is great for breakfast and lunch or even a quick coffee.
68 locals recommend
Tashas
There are several Tasha's restaurants in the area, including Morningside and Melrose Arch. Tasha's is great for breakfast and lunch or even a quick coffee.
A bistro-style restaurant with a great vibe and a good selection of typical South African foods.
26 locals recommend
Lucky Bean Restaurant
16 7th StA bistro-style restaurant with a great vibe and a good selection of typical South African foods.
What a gem! The food is just brilliant in a very relaxed and unpretentious setting.
11 locals recommend
Bella Restaurant
66 Rivonia RdWhat a gem! The food is just brilliant in a very relaxed and unpretentious setting.
If you want excellent and creative sushi - look no further!
12 locals recommend
Koi Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Sandton
If you want excellent and creative sushi - look no further!
The food at Circo is simply out of this world, with a menu that frequently changes according to availability of ingredients. An intimate and cosy restaurant.
16 locals recommend
La Cucina Di Ciro
43 7th AveThe food at Circo is simply out of this world, with a menu that frequently changes according to availability of ingredients. An intimate and cosy restaurant.
Trendy restaurants with great food and drinks. Always a good choice!
23 locals recommend
Rockets Parkhurst
10th StreetTrendy restaurants with great food and drinks. Always a good choice!