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Things to Do in Johannesburg

Everything you need for an unforgettable Johannesburg trip — skip-the-line tickets, airport transfers, hotels, car hire and cheap flights, all in one place.

Johannesburg is one of the world's most rewarding destinations — and planning your trip is simple when tickets, transfers, stays and flights all live in one place. Below you'll find hand-picked Johannesburg experiences and travel deals from trusted booking partners, refreshed regularly so you always see live availability and fair prices.

Where to stay

Hotels in Johannesburg: see today's live prices

Browse every hotel in Johannesburg on Trip.com with today's real prices, guest reviews and free cancellation on most rooms.

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Best areas to stay in Johannesburg

Pick the neighbourhood that fits your trip, then compare live hotel prices.

Area photos: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)

Sandton, Johannesburg
Sandton$$$
Business travelers & luxury stays

Upscale, polished, business-friendly

Best for malls, restaurants, and Gautrain access to OR Tambo and the city.

Browse Johannesburg hotels
Rosebank, Johannesburg
2 Rosebank$$
First-timers & nightlife

Walkable, lively, modern

Close to Rosebank Mall, the Gautrain, and easy trips to the Johannesburg Zoo and Constitution Hill.

Hotels in Rosebank
3 Melrose$$
Families & comfortable stays

Leafy, relaxed, central

Near Melrose Arch, good dining, and convenient road access to Sandton and central Johannesburg.

Hotels in Melrose
Maboneng, Johannesburg
4 Maboneng$
Culture seekers & short stays

Creative, urban, energetic

Good for street art, galleries, and trendy cafés, with quick access to the inner city.

Hotels in Maboneng

Before you fly

Your Johannesburg trip checklist

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How much does a Johannesburg trip cost?

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Nights

4

Travellers

2

Travel style

Currency

  • HotelTypical

    4 nights × 1 room

    $380
  • Airport transfersTypical

    Return trip × 1 car

    $80
  • Tours & ticketsTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $400
  • Food & drinksTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $280
  • Local transportTypical

    4 days × 2 people

    $96

Estimated total

$618 per person

$1,236

Typical costs are researched estimates, refreshed monthly. "Live" prices come from current partner fares. Exchange rates update daily.

Things to Do in Johannesburg

Tours, tickets and attractions

Cradle of humankind & Maropeng/sterkfontein caves tour
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Cradle of humankind & Maropeng/sterkfontein caves tour

4.8(45 reviews)· 5h

Fun,smile,affordable,liable,knowledgeable,experience,the offers a great chance to learn about the type of rocks find in the caves,the fossils discovered in the caves as well as how the fossils end up in the caves..a tour not to be missed

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Lion Walk Guided Tour Adventure
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Lion Walk Guided Tour Adventure

5.0(7 reviews)· 4h

Step into the African bush for a once-in-a-lifetime Lion Walk Adventure. This fully guided tour allows you to walk alongside magnificent lions in their natural habitat while learning about their behavior and conservation efforts from experienced guides. Capture stunning photos and videos during your

from$271
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Tours & Day Trips in Johannesburg
ExperiencesInstant confirmation Johannesburg
KKday

Tours & Day Trips in Johannesburg

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Skip-the-Line Tickets in Johannesburg
ExperiencesSkip-the-line entry Johannesburg
Tiqets

Skip-the-Line Tickets in Johannesburg

Museums, landmarks and top attractions in Johannesburg — instant mobile tickets with Tiqets, skip the queue.

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Things to Do in Johannesburg
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Klook

Things to Do in Johannesburg

Book top tours, attractions and activities in Johannesburg with Klook — instant mobile tickets and a best-price guarantee.

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Top attractions & tours in Johannesburg
Experiences Johannesburg
Trip.com

Top attractions & tours in Johannesburg

Skip-the-line tickets, day trips and tours in Johannesburg, with instant confirmation.

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Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Taste of Africa Food tasting Experience

4.6(176 reviews)· 3h

Our Taste Of Africa is offered in 2 of the most Afro-cosmopolitan areas in Joburg rich in African cuisine. Yeoville -one of the most diverse suburbs in South Africa, known for being highly Afro-cosmopolitan with many African nationals found in one square mile and a rich history due to the migration

from$65
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Johannesburg and Soweto tour
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Johannesburg and Soweto tour

4.9(471 reviews)· 5h

"Our tours are led by highly experienced and professionally trained guides, all certified by the accredited tourism authority. Passionate about sharing their knowledge, our guides are not only experts in their field but also friendly, welcoming, and dedicated to creating memorable experiences for ev

from$84
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Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

4.8(828 reviews)· 4h

Soweto is a township of the city of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality in Gauteng,South Africa where you will have experience of our dark history South Africa Apartheid museum is a museum that you will have experience what South Africa pass through 20th century. Where you will have opportunity

from$87
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

4.9(1,824 reviews)· 10h

After collecting you form your hotel or residence in Johannesburg between 06:00 – 06:30, we travel to the Pilanesberg Nature Park We should arrive at Pilanesberg Park around 9am where we will then board and start our 1st open vehicle safari drive ( +- 3 hours) in search of the Animals that inhabit

from$186
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Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Half Day Lion Park tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

4.8(375 reviews)· 5h

The Lion & Safari Park is a 30-45-minute drive from Johannesburg, located in the historic Cradle of Humankind. It’s a protected conservation area that’s home to over 80 lions, including the famous white lions that starred in the internationally-acclaimed “The White Lion” feature film. It’s also home

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Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch
ExperiencesFree cancellation Johannesburg
Viator

Soweto Cultural Walking Tour with Lunch

4.9(329 reviews)· 4h

Our tour begins at the Hector Peterson Memorial, where you will learn about the significance of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, a significant turning point in the Apartheid system. We will then walk down Moema Street, retracing the steps of the historic march. As we continue down Vilakazi Street, we will

from$47
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Airport Transfers in Johannesburg

Get from the airport to your hotel, hassle-free

Airport Transfers in Johannesburg
TransferFixed price, no surge Johannesburg
Kiwitaxi

Airport Transfers in Johannesburg

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Where to Stay in Johannesburg

Hand-picked stays and live rates

Hotels in Johannesburg
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Trip.com

Hotels in Johannesburg

Browse every hotel in Johannesburg with today's real prices, guest reviews and free-cancellation options.

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Car Hire in Johannesburg

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Car Hire in Johannesburg with GetRentacar
CarFree cancellation Johannesburg
GetRentacar

Car Hire in Johannesburg with GetRentacar

Compare rental cars from local and global suppliers in Johannesburg, with free cancellation on most bookings.

from$25/day
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Cheapest car hire in Johannesburg

Live rates at O.R. Tambo International Airport, from US$17/day. Change the dates to compare every partner.

3 days
Cheapest
Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue

Small SUV · or similar

53Manual
  • Instant confirmation
  • Full to Full
  • Free cancellation
U-Save

U-Save

via Trip.com

US$17/day

≈ US$51 for 3 days

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Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger

Pickup truck · or similar

5Automatic
  • Includes Third Party Liability
  • Instant confirmation
  • Unlimited mileage
Carwiz

Carwiz

via Trip.com

US$47/day

≈ US$141 for 3 days

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Toyota Fortuner

Toyota Fortuner

Intermediate SUV · or similar

72Automatic
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Full to Full
  • Free cancellation
Thrifty

Thrifty

via Trip.com

US$71/day

≈ US$213 for 3 days

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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Mercedes-Benz Vito

Standard van · or similar

8.6
83Automatic
  • Open 24 hours
  • Instant confirmation
  • Unlimited mileage
Budget

Budget

via Trip.com

US$98/day

≈ US$294 for 3 days

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Compare car & bike rentals for Johannesburg

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QEEQ

Best for: Lowest price search

Cars · Worldwide

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Economybookings

Best for: All-inclusive pricing

Cars · 30,000+ locations

No hidden fees

GetRentacar

Best for: Flexible bookings

Cars · 10,000+ locations

from $25/day

Free cancellation

Trip.com

Best for: Big-brand airport rentals

Cars · Worldwide airports

Free cancellation on most cars

Localrent

Best for: Islands & local deals

Cars · Europe, Asia & islands

Local prices

Find the cheapest eSIM for Johannesburg

Real plan prices from each brand, cheapest first, for plans that last your whole trip.

Prices checked under 1h ago on each brand's site. Prices may change at checkout.

Compare travel eSIMs for Johannesburg

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Yesim

Best for: Instant activation

Regional, global & pay-as-you-go · 150+ countries

from $3.96

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Airalo

Best for: Most destinations

Local, regional & global packs · 200+ countries

from $4

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Johannesburg travel FAQ

What are the best things to do in Johannesburg?

The most popular Johannesburg experiences are skip-the-line attraction tickets, guided city tours and day trips. You can book them above with instant mobile tickets from trusted partners like Tiqets and Klook — no printing required.

How do I get from the airport to my hotel in Johannesburg?

A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way to reach your Johannesburg hotel. You'll find fixed-price, meet-and-greet airport transfers in the section above, so there's no haggling with taxis when you land.

When is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

Johannesburg rewards visitors year-round, but the shoulder-season months usually offer the best mix of pleasant weather, thinner crowds and lower prices. Compare live hotel and flight prices above to find the cheapest dates for your trip.

Do I need a visa to visit Johannesburg?

Visa rules depend on your nationality and how long you stay, so always check your government's official travel advice before booking. Many travellers can enter visa-free or with a quick electronic authorisation.

How many days should I spend in Johannesburg?

Most travellers spend 3–5 days in Johannesburg to see the highlights without rushing. Booking your tours and transfers in advance helps you make the most of every day on the ground.

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