Clara’s guidebook
Walking or Cycling
We are right next to it and it is just a 5' walk; on weekends there are movement classes, coffee, and you can take a picnic there or just walk to the top and take some great photos of the "biggest man-made forest in the world".
18 locals recommend
The Wilds Municipal Nature Reserve
Houghton DriveWe are right next to it and it is just a 5' walk; on weekends there are movement classes, coffee, and you can take a picnic there or just walk to the top and take some great photos of the "biggest man-made forest in the world".
Sightseeing
The terrace has fantastic views over Johannesburg with a cocktail and canapés on hand. During the week, and at sunset, you might hear the lions roar from the Zoo below; on weekends they unfortunately drown all sounds with a DJ with a questionable knowledge of music.
41 locals recommend
Four Seasons Spa Westcliff
67 Jan Smuts AveThe terrace has fantastic views over Johannesburg with a cocktail and canapés on hand. During the week, and at sunset, you might hear the lions roar from the Zoo below; on weekends they unfortunately drown all sounds with a DJ with a questionable knowledge of music.
It has the most beautiful exhibition on Mandela's life, un-commercial, and the centre has great dedicated staff to foster the teachings from Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela Foundation
107 Central StIt has the most beautiful exhibition on Mandela's life, un-commercial, and the centre has great dedicated staff to foster the teachings from Nelson Mandela.
the Soweto Theatre has great shows, it sits in one of the oldest townships of Soweto; it also hosts the Soweto Arts & Craft Fair every first Saturday of the month; and the Seven Colour Sundays on every last Sunday of the month for great food and music.
10 locals recommend
Soweto Theatre
the Soweto Theatre has great shows, it sits in one of the oldest townships of Soweto; it also hosts the Soweto Arts & Craft Fair every first Saturday of the month; and the Seven Colour Sundays on every last Sunday of the month for great food and music.
Neighborhoods
It has great restaurants and coffee shops, small supplies stores, big trees, and it is a joy to walk around. It also has one of the best African curio shops in Johannesburg with quality African curios from everywhere.
15 locals recommend
Parkview
It has great restaurants and coffee shops, small supplies stores, big trees, and it is a joy to walk around. It also has one of the best African curio shops in Johannesburg with quality African curios from everywhere.
Food scene
Marble Restaurant
Jellicoe AvenueExpensive but worth it for the food and the views
City advice
Getting around
Gautrain or Uber
is the best way from the airport to: major centres such as Sandton, Rosebank, Pretoria CBD, Johannesburg CBD.
Otherwise Uber. The other alternative taxi hailing app Bolt is not recommended as their drivers are not screened.