Off the beaten path · Johannesburg, South Africa

10 Hidden Gems in Johannesburg Most Visitors Miss

The quieter side of Johannesburg, chosen from what travelers actually rate highest once the crowds thin out.

Picked out of the 56 Johannesburg places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.

  1. Spurwing Tourism Services

    Park & natureFree entry

    Spurwing Tourism Services is a nature-oriented park and tour operator nestled in the leafy suburb of Linden, Johannesburg.

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  2. Glatt Safaris - Kosher Safaris

    Park & nature

    Glatt Safaris - Kosher Safaris is a specialized tour operator based in Johannesburg, South Africa, providing kosher-friendly wildlife adventures.

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  3. Pulse Africa

    Park & natureFree entry

    Pulse Africa is a unique park and nature space located on the second floor of a building in Hyde Square, Johannesburg.

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  4. Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre

    Museum

    The Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre is a poignant museum situated at the intersection of Jan Smuts Avenue and Duncombe Road, opposite the Westcliff Hotel.

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  5. Market Theatre (Johannesburg)

    Entertainment

    The Market Theatre is a renowned performing arts venue in Johannesburg's Newtown district, originally a fresh produce market before being converted into a theater in 1976.

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  6. Rachawadee Thai Spa

    Sight

    Nestled in the leafy suburb of Houghton Estate, Rachawadee Thai Spa offers a tranquil escape from Johannesburg's bustling city life.

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  7. Everard Read Gallery

    MuseumFree entry

    The Everard Read Gallery is a premier art museum located in the vibrant Rosebank area of Johannesburg.

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  8. Hyde Park Corner

    MarketFree entry

    Hyde Park Corner is a premier shopping destination in Johannesburg, South Africa, located at the intersection of Jan Smuts Avenue and William Nicol Drive.

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  9. Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club

    Sight

    Nestled in the Linksfield North suburb of Johannesburg, the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club is one of South Africa's most esteemed golfing destinations.

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  10. The Michelangelo Spa & Gym

    Sight

    The Michelangelo Spa & Gym is located within the Michelangelo Hotel on Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg's upscale business and shopping district.

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