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Neighborhood·JohannesburgMentioned by National Geographic
Maboneng
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“With a mix of restaurants, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, and retail and studio space, and more… Sundays are our busiest day as Market On Main draws the crowd of the inner city public, the cities suburbs and tourists alike. A collection of old manufacturing buildings retrofitted…”
— mabonengprecinct.com
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National GeographicAug 16, 2015

48 Hours in Johannesburg

South Africa’s largest city is one of the country’s major cultural hubs and a thriving destination in its own right. Our guide helps you get the most out of your stay.

Transformed into a bright, collaborative hub.

25 things in this story
  • SandtonNeighborhoodCosmopolitan with eateries, shopping, and bars.
  • Cradle of HumankindSightDeclared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site is home to the largest known concentration of human…
  • MabonengNeighborhoodTransformed into a bright, collaborative hub.
  • The BioscopeMuseumIndependent cinema attracting creatives, locals, and visitors.
  • SowetoNeighborhoodDynamic district offering festivals, music, and food.
  • Soweto TowersAttractionBungee jumping 320ft.
  • Ferreira’s CampSuburbThe original miners' village that boomed.
  • Chancellor HouseSightWhere Mandela and Tambo set up their law firm.
  • Shadow BoxerSightMonumental statue of a young Mandela.
  • City HallSightA heritage building amidst redeveloped spaces.
  • Constitution HillAttractionFormer prison, now home to a museum.
  • City Skate ToursPlaceOffers skateboarding lessons around the city.
  • Mad Giant BreweryRestaurantOffers tours and tastings of world-class malt beers.
  • 1 Fox PrecinctNeighborhoodRejuvenated industrial space housing Mad Giant Brewery.
  • GinologistRestaurantDistillery to try three unique flavors of gin.
  • Johannesburg Stock ExchangeSightSignposts the financial, shopping, and entertainment hub.
  • Sandton CitySightIt was built and owned by property development company Rapp and Maister, in partnership with brothers Hilliard and Eli…
  • Nelson Mandela SquareSightIt includes a large open area built to resemble a traditional European town square, and an office complex.
  • Alice & FifthRestaurantImpressive dining venue in Sandton.
  • SaintRestaurantDecadent Italian joint in Sandton.
  • Social ParkwoodRestaurantCelebrates local craft beers and gin.
  • Saigon SuzyRestaurantOffers authentic Vietnamese food and private karaoke.
  • Park StationTrain station
  • UrbanologiRestaurant
  • The MARCSight
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