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.
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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.
Μοντεκασίνο
Montecasino BoulevardItalian-style leisure complex with Casino, cinemas, and theatre
Πάρκο Λιονταριών και Σαφάρι
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.
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Θεματικό πάρκο Gold Reef City
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.
Go and see where it all started!
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Κέντρο Επισκεπτών Περιοχή Γένεσης του Ανθρώπου Μαροπένγκ
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.
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Ζωολογικός Κήπος της Τζοχάνεσμπουργκ
Jellicoe AvenueJoburg Zoo is expansive, with a large variety of species - a really great day out with the kids.
Excellent African craft market, shops, restaurants, and cinemas.
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Εμπορικό Κέντρο Rosebank
15A Cradock AveExcellent African craft market, shops, restaurants, and cinemas.
A large high-end shopping mall with everything you could possibly need!
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Εμπορικό Κέντρο Sandton City
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.
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Μουσείο Απαρτχάιντ
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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Rockets Parkhurst
10th StreetTrendy restaurants with great food and drinks. Always a good choice!