Unique Experiences in Joburg
EXPERIENCE THE MOST VISITED CITY ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT
Joburg is not just a destination, it's an experience. It is a vibrant city with boundless energy and diversity, countless cultures and infinite choices.
Once known as townships, Soweto, Alexandra and Fordsburg offer visitors truly unique ways of experiencing Joburg. You could trace the history of the anti-apartheid movement and see where Nelson Mandela lived, to mention but a few. All whilst taking a walking or cycling tour with a local guide.
A Portas/The Shunting Yard
One of Johannesburg's original shops - 109 years old - A Portas offers great phyllo pastry and parma ham. But what's really unusual is that it doubles as a model train shop so while you sip your coffee, expect to overhear animated conversations about...
WHERE:
cnr Bierman and Cradock Avenues
Rosebank
Johannesburg
cnr Bierman and Cradock Avenues
Rosebank
Johannesburg
Abafazi
Ricca Turgel has been in the designing business for 15 years. She designs and hand paints fabric, using classic African designs. She makes throws and cushion covers with ostrich feather trimming, beautiful velvet beaded cushion covers, soft mohair th...
WHERE:
36 Lyndhurst Road
Lyndhurst
Johannesburg
36 Lyndhurst Road
Lyndhurst
Johannesburg
Alexander Theatre
Named after the late talented actress, director, teacher of speech and drama and founder of the Johannesburg Repertory Players (JRP) Muriel Alexander, The Alexander Theatre first opened its doors in 1951. The idea for the Theatre was born in 1929 by ...
WHERE:
36 Stiemens Street
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
36 Stiemens Street
Braamfontein
Johannesburg
Alliance Francaise
As a Non Profit Organisation the Alliance Franse network is autonomous with cultural institutions dedicated to the promotion of French language and culture. Established in South Africa since 1936 and supported by the ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
WHERE:
17 Lower Park Drive
Parkview
Johannesburg
17 Lower Park Drive
Parkview
Johannesburg
Amani African Spas
Amani Spas is a unique Spa Group that specialises in luxury spas in exclusive Hotels (Johannesburg, Cape Town & Knysna) and Lodges. Each Amani Spa embraces the spirit of Africa with its enchanting ambience and the use of natural elements and textures in the splendid décor.
It is in this setting...
WHERE:
Radisson Blu Hotel
Sandton
Johannesburg
Radisson Blu Hotel
Sandton
Johannesburg
ArtMatters-Zone
Services: Art Classes
Paint in The Park
School/class Day Trips
Team Building
Art Parties
WHERE:
Peggy Vera Road
Kibler Park
Johannesburg
Peggy Vera Road
Kibler Park
Johannesburg
Bag Factory
One of Joburgs leading visual arts organisations, the Bag Factory has been alive and kicking since 1991, when the space was set up to provide studios for artists mainly black artists, who at that stage, had very little access to networks and resou...
WHERE:
10 Mahlatini Street
Fordsburg
Johannesburg
10 Mahlatini Street
Fordsburg
Johannesburg
Barnyard Theatre, Cresta
In 1996 the first Barnyard Theatre was opened by the Mr family on a dairy farm just outside Plettenberg Bay. Louis and Sybel had both been involved in the performing arts most of their lives, Louis as co-founder and producer of amongst others, C...
WHERE:
Shop L205 Cresta Mall
Randburg
Johannesburg
Shop L205 Cresta Mall
Randburg
Johannesburg
Bay of grace
The dynamic Raymond Rampolokeng runs Bay of Grace Tours, which offers birdwatching tours in the wetland areas of Soweto, including the Orlando and Moroka dams. Raymond is an avid conservationist, and Soweto's first trained birding guide.A fountain of knowledge on the unusual habits and migratory pat...
WHERE:
Orlando Towers on Dynamo Street
Orlando
Soweto
Orlando Towers on Dynamo Street
Orlando
Soweto
Busy Corner
Is the most acclaimed African cuisine restaurant celebrating the authentic culture & heritage in an environment that clearly exudes style, class & dignity
WHERE:
Cnr. Republic Rd. & 29 September St. Cnr. Republic Rd. & 29 September St.
Park Ivory Park
Johannesburg
Cnr. Republic Rd. & 29 September St. Cnr. Republic Rd. & 29 September St.
Park Ivory Park
Johannesburg
