Top 10 Best Things to Do in Johannesburg
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Johannesburg

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  • Gold Reef City Theme Parktop_1
    󰺂8.2
    Johannesburg South4.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Johannesburg
    Highlights:
    󱨜Experience early gold rush challenges
    󱓊1880s Gold Rush theme park
    󱨠46% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Ms_CeeMs_Cee

    I have been there twice , and wish to go back again …. did not explore it enough. it’s easy to navigate and find things around

  • Nelson Mandela Squaretop_2
    󰺂7.3
    Sandton10.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Near Sandton Mall & luxury hotels
    󱨜Mandela's life story sculptures
    󱨠46% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    LakesonLakeson

    beautiful and scenery views 💕❤️ What a splendid beautiful place with lovely music and mouth watering cuisines and of course, a beautiful state of art theatre

  • Apartheid Museumtop_3
    󰺂6.4
    62.69
    Johannesburg South5.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Experience apartheid pass office
    󰋄Multimedia shows apartheid history
    󱨠46% positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Mst Romisa khatunMst Romisa khatun

    🕊️ Apartheid Museum – A Powerful Journey Through South Africa’s HistoryThe Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is a deeply moving tribute to South Africa’s struggle for freedom and equality. Through powerful exhibits, photographs, films, and personal stories, it chronicles the rise and fall of apartheid with honesty and emotion. Visitors walk through thought-provoking displays that highlight the courage, pain, and triumph of those who fought for justice. The museum’s design itself—symbolic and immersive—creates a reflective atmosphere that stays with you long after your visit. A visit to the Apartheid Museum is not just educational but profoundly human, reminding us of the enduring value of dignity and unity. 🇿🇦 #SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #ApartheidMuseum #History #HumanRights

  • Johannesburg Zoo
    4
    󰺂5.6
    Randburg4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Johannesburg
    Highlights:
    󱓊Walk & interact with birds
    󰀆3000 animals & close-up views
    4.4/5
    Explore-15Explore-15

    We had a lovely time at the Johannesburg zoo. The zoo is very green, lush and spacious and has a great diversity of animals. it’s a very nice environment to stroll around and learn about the different animals.

  • China Town, Johannesburg
    5
    󰺂5.4
    Johannesburg6.1 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Experience the fusion of Chinese and South African cultures on Transvaal Road
    󰀆Watch the grand festival lion dance parade
    4.5/5
    游侠半仙游侠半仙

    A group tour in South Africa, returning to Johannesburg from the Kruger National Wildlife Refuge and visiting Chinatown by car. Have lunch at Juxiangyuan Restaurant in New Chinatown. Ostrich meat, stir-fried green peppers and other Chinese-style dishes include six dishes, one soup and one fruit.

  • Jakaranda Cl
    6
    󰺂5.3
    Pretoria63.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Spring Outings in Johannesburg
    Highlights:
    󱨜Jacarandas symbolize luck & success
    󱓊Jacaranda path: unique seasonal views
    4.0/5
    海洋生物小百科海洋生物小百科

    I went to South Africa once in 2015 and made a special trip to see the blue flowers. It was in bloom at the time and was very beautiful. Tourists stopped to take pictures, and I was no exception. I took a lot of pictures. The flowering period is highly seasonal. I would like to come to South Africa once in my lifetime if I have the chance.

  • Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
    7
    󰺂5.2
    Johannesburg1.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Visit old prison & court
    󱓊Symbol of Freedom & Democracy
    4.4/5
    DEAR张小球DEAR张小球

    Constitution Hill is a place with beautiful natural scenery. Climbing up Constitution Hill, you can enjoy a very beautiful view of Johannesburg. It is called Constitution Hill because it is also a place where you can visit the history of South African serfs.

  • Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
    8
    󰺂4.8
    Randburg7.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Cool Water Escapes in Johannesburg
    Highlights:
    󰀆Free entry & tiered water views
    81-acre park with 50-year history
    󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Lavender and SunLavender and Sun

    The Johannesburg Botanical Gardens in South Africa was built on the basis of Jan Van Riebeeck Park in 1969. At that time, the overall design of the plant planting in the entire park was based on 42 families of trees as the framework, and other plants were planted according to their ecological habits and ornamental characteristics.

  • Carlton Centre
    9
    󰺂4.6
    Johannesburg.Downtown Johannesburg125m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Explore downtown shopping & dining
    󱓊Johannesburg panoramic view deck
    4.1/5
    DEAR张小球DEAR张小球

    Our group stayed at the Carlton Hotel, which is one of the more upscale hotels in Johannesburg. The area around it is considered to be the local commercial district, which is relatively prosperous, and there are many restaurants and it is also convenient to eat.

What Best Things to Do are there in Johannesburg?
These are all Best Things to Do in Johannesburg:Gold Reef City Theme Park, Nelson Mandela Square, Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg Zoo, China Town, Johannesburg
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Johannesburg?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Johannesburg include:Gold Reef City Theme Park:4.7, Nelson Mandela Square:4.5, Apartheid Museum:4.7, Johannesburg Zoo:4.4, China Town, Johannesburg:4.5
At what locations in Johannesburg can Best Things to Do in Johannesburg be found?
The Best Things to Do in Johannesburg are mainly located in:Gold Reef City Theme Park:Johannesburg South, Nelson Mandela Square:Sandton, Apartheid Museum:Johannesburg South, Johannesburg Zoo:Randburg, China Town, Johannesburg:Johannesburg
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