Joburg Tourism is inviting residents to soak up the culture and get acquainted with local scenic landscapes and picturesque tourist attractions while discovering the City’s celebrated historical heritage and lifestyle.
From botanical gardens, parks and nature reserves to walking tours and cultural experiences, adventurous outdoor activities, markets, studios, museums and galleries – Joburg has vast tourism allures to tempt anyone looking to venture out domestically to learn about the diversity of South Africa’s economic hub.
Apart from sporting activities such as golf, canoeing and kayaking, why not take a stroll, cycle or jog through one of the City’s gorgeous botanical gardens or parks, which are now open to the public for exercising purposes between 6am and 6pm.
Cllr Lloyd Phillips, the MMC for Economic Development says domestic travel is the backbone of a sustainable and robust tourism industry. ‘As a City with so much heritage and an illustrious historical legacy surrounding empowerment, Joburg prides itself on the museums, sites and attractions which memorialise women’s strength,’ says Phillips.
Joburg Tourism’s Destination Marketing Manager, Lumka Dlomo says virtual experiences notwithstanding, there’s something to look forward to trying out in the flesh in Joburg during lockdown level 2.
‘In line with Joburg Tourism’s latest destination marketing campaign tagline, the City is ready to welcome visitors and residents to explore our “City Reimagined” to experience its renowned and familiar sights, sounds, tours, attractions and warm people,’ says Dlomo.
Enjoy dining out at some of Joburg’s vibey restaurants, which are open to patrons, while adhering to strict safety protocols. In addition to fine dining, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel is offering luxury escape packages to enjoy after the lockdown, including Spa treatments, delicious meals in the award-winning Amuse-Bouche and much more.
‘Enjoy the City’s warmth and hospitality and join the conversation on our Twitter page @visitjoburg and on Facebook. Discover why those who live in Joburg love it – and those who visit our mighty City never forget it,’ adds Dlomo.
Watch the Tourism Month promotional video:
Here’s a list of the various attractions on offer:
Botanical Gardens, Parks & Nature Reserves
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Malcolm Road, Poortview, Roodepoort
0861 001 278
https://www.sanbi.org/gardens/walter-sisulu/
Zoo Lake, 60 Jan Smuts Avenue, Forest Town
011 483 1001
https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com/
The Wilds Nature Reserve, Houghton Drive, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
011 6432 3313
https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com/
Croc City and Reptile Park Croc City, Plot 59, cnr Cedar Road and R114, Nietgedacht 535, Fourways
083 657 7561/ 321 1016
Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Olifants Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg
011 782 0517
https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com/
Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Veronica Street, Roodepoort
011 674 298
https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com/
Kliprivier Nature Reserve, 129 Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park, Johannesburg South 011 943 3578
https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com/
Walking Tours and Cultural Experiences
Dlala Nje (Ponte City Apartments Tours), 1 Lily Avenue, Berea, Johannesburg
011 402 2373
Lebo’s Backpackers (Walking Tours), 10823A Pooe Street, Orlando, Soweto
011 936 3444
Joburg360 (Maboneng, Jewel City, Hallmark House and City Tours)
082 880 1820
Past Experiences (Graffiti and City Walk Tours)
083 701 3046
https://www.pastexperiences.co.za/
Migrant Cuisine Tours, 110 Fox Street, Gandhi Square, Johannesburg
082 894 5216
The Hub Presents (Alexandra Walking Tours), 1562 Springbok Crescent, Alexandra
072 347 4477/067 126 2696
Facebook: TheHubPresentsAlex
Micro-Adventure Tours, 1 Park Lane, Parktown, Johannesburg
083 772 4678
https://microadventuretours.co.za/
Main Street Walks, Curiosity Hotels, 302 Fox Street, Jeppestown, Johannesburg
011 614 0163
www.mainstreamstreetwals.co.za
Jozy Triangle Tours
081 544 5423/067 279 3288
Adventurous Outdoor Activities
Lebo’s Backpackers (Bicycle Tours), 10823A Pooe Street, Orlando, Soweto
011 936 3444
Gold Reef City Casino, Cnr Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg
011 248 5000/5188
https://www.tsogosun.com/gold-reef-city-casino
Soweto Quad bike Experience, 635B Zone 3, Naledi Street, Meadowlands, Soweto
072 271 2170/076 515 4871
Acrobranch Melrose , Melrose St Ext, James and Ethel Gray Park, Melrose, Johannesburg
086 999 0369
Markets, Stalls, Art and Studios
Rosebank Art and Craft Market, corner Bath & Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg
011 568 0850
http://www.artandcraftmarket.co.za/
Bryanston Organic Market, Corner Main and William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg
011 706 3671
https://www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za/
Victoria Yards, 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg
010 594 5210/072 520 7432
Keyes Art Mile, 21 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg
011 888 8433
http://www.keyesartmile.co.za/
27 Boxes Melville, 75 4th Avenue Melville, Johannesburg
011 712 0000/067 016 2237
Fietas Museum – Memory in Action (MIA), 25 14th Street, Vrededorp, Johannesburg
072 193 3580
Lindfield Victorian House Museum, 72 Richmond Avenue, Auckland Park, Johannesburg
011 726 2932
https://lindfield.wixsite.com/museum
Liliesleaf Farm, 7 George Avenue, Rivonia, Johannesburg
011 803 7882/3/4/060 996 6363
Gallery MoMo, 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg
082 409 0124
Everard Read Gallery, 6 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg
011 788 4805
https://www.everard-read.co.za/
Stevenson Gallery, 46 7th Avenue, Parktown North, Johannesburg
011 403 1055
https://www.stevenson.info/exhibition/5283
Keyes Art Mile, 21 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg
011 888 8433
http://www.keyesartmile.co.za/
Goodman Gallery, 163 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg
011 788 1113
http://www.goodman-gallery.com/
David Krut Projects Gallery, 142 Jan Smuts Ave, Parkwood, Johannesburg
011 447 0627
Kalashnikovv Gallery, 70 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
061 241 2291
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