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Things to do in Jozi

The Lion and Safari Park is a 600 hectare wilderness reserve situated in the Hartbeespoort, Magaliesburg and Cradle of Humankind area. The Lion and Safari Park offers a wealth of exciting activities for the whole family. Guests are guaranteed the opportunity to get extremely close to many of Africa’s most exciting animals including Brown and White Lion, Wild dog, Cheetah and over twenty different African wildlife species. While exploring the park, guests will get the opportunity to view many amazing animals including Zebra, Giraffe, Gemsbok, Springbuck, Blesbuck, Sable, Nyala and many many more. A must if you have time!
Address: R512, Lanseria Rd, Broederstroom
Phone: +27 87 150 0100

Located near Hartbeespoort Dam in South Africa's North West province, Lesedi African Lodge and Cultural Village is a flagship cultural tourism destination for visitors interested in learning more about South Africa's traditional people and cultures. At the Lesedi African Lodge and Cultural Village you can experience the colourful sights and sounds of authentic African villages and learn about the ways of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, Nguni and Ndebele people. Traditional song and dance and a feast fit for a king top off an unforgettable day and night.
Phone: +27 87 740 9292
Address: R512, Broederstroom, Johannesburg, 0240

Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and, today, is home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens.
There is perhaps no other site of incarceration in South Africa that imprisoned the sheer number of world-renowned men and women as those held within the walls of Constitution Hill’s Old Fort, Women's Jail and Number Four. Nelson Mandela. Mahatma Gandhi. Joe Slovo. Albertina Sisulu. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Fatima Meer. They all served time here. But the precinct also confined tens of thousands of ordinary people during its 100-year history: men and women of all races, creeds, ages and political agendas; children too; the everyman and the elite. In this way, the history of every South African lives here.

Phone: +27 11 381 3100
Address: 11 Kotze Road, Johannesburg

A tour of Soweto (short for South-Western Townships) is a must for any visitor keen to get a taste of the vibrant street life this township is famous for.
More of a city than a township, Soweto has its roots in the gold mines that drew workers to Johannesburg in the beginning. However, after the National Party was voted into power in 1948, Soweto grew rapidly as apartheid tightened its grip on the country and forced black people out of “white areas”.
Today, a tour of this sprawling area will show you the many milestones of South Africa’s turbulent political history.
Phone: 27 83 535 4553

Wits Art Museum is home to an extraordinary collection of African art, including contemporary and historical art from South Africa and art from West and Central Africa. The Museum is one of Johannesburg's premier tourist attractions, along with the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill. It is part of the Wits University Cultural Precinct, just three blocks from Nelson Mandela Bridge. WAM is in the hip, regenerating area of Braamfontein, which is also home to many students, interesting shops and places to eat. The WAM Cafe is a fun place to meet friends and enjoy delicious food and coffee.
Phone: 011 717 1365

Within walking distance of the malls of Rosebank, at the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Jellicoe Avenue is the start of Keyes Art Mile, an exciting new development that has revitalised a formerly quiet street and created a new hub of art and design. Centrally located on Keyes Avenue, the Trumpet building is an impressive contemporary space, with galleries, chic design stores and cafes opening out onto the street, a vast entrance hall that is curated as an art exhibition space, a members club upstairs, and on the rooftop, the chic Marble restaurant and bar.

New on the scene, Rockets opened in June 2017, quickly making its way to one of the top places to be seen at in Johannesburg. With more than one level to their establishment, the options on offer are endless.
Unlike anything you’ve ever experienced, Rockets provides you with a made-to-order menu, a dynamic atmosphere and excellent service. The restaurant is founded on the idea that “everything must be perfect”. With more than one branch, Rockets takes pride in being distinct and unique. Everything from the delectable food to the décor will ensure you that this is a must-see restaurant where you will rub shoulders with some of the most famous names in South Africa.
Once you experience it, the only way to describe Rockets food is out of this world, with a variety fit to satisfy any foodie’s dreams. The menu and large drink selection guarantees that they offer something for everyone. Pizzas, pastas, burgers and some of the best steak you’ll ever have are just a few of the things that definitely encourage you to check out Rockets for yourself.

“Marble is a celebration of quintessential South African fare. It embodies South Africans’ love of cooking with fire, a quality that makes our food culture different from the rest of the world” David Higgs.
Situated in Keyes Art Mile, the growing art and food hub of Rosebank, Marble Restaurant boasts a grand wood-fired grill imported from Grill Works in Michigan as the focal point of the restaurant. The concept combines the open-fire trend, seen internationally, with an added pinch of true South African flair.
We have long been fascinated by what makes South African cuisine unique, and we believe it’s down to being meat and flame enthusiasts. It is the timeworn ritual of cooking on wood fires and gathering with friends, the shared experience in the preparation. However, it is not just meat which we celebrate in this way, we boast an array of fresh ingredients all cooked on our perfectly prepared coals including fish, poultry, vegetables and breads

Senorita Sufuentez and Gordo were living in London. An odd place to be introduced to the intricacies of Mexican food, but the place nonetheless. Forever fans of tequila, their hearts were open to the barrage of burrito bars and Mexican eateries and oh how they indulged.
As they were driving down through Africa on their way back home, Senorita and Gordo reminisced over fire-roasted cheesy quesadillas and killer guac about tequila-fuelled nights with friends. The Mayan moon shone a bit brighter, the planets aligned and (cue angel song) new paths were planned. Luckily for them, the most excellent Veektor Sufuentez and Thompadre were vibeing on the same vibes down here back in the motherland. Mad Mexicans through and through, they too had a yearning for a Mexican revolution. The four decided to band-of-brother it up.
Perron Illovo opened its doors in May 2014 to happy customers who fast became family; to day of the dead fiestas, and dancing on tables; to tasty tapas shared between friends and to afternoons of sipping magical margaritas in the sun.
Joburg, that wonderful temptress of a city, opened her arms wide and pulled Perron into her embrace. And so to share their love of all things Mexican, the four amigos decided to open another branch in Bryanston in March 2016, and in Melville in September 2017.
We love Mexican food, we love tequila, we love you (in a strictly non-Michael-Jackson kinda way).

The Café del Sol brand stands for superb food and an atmosphere that speaks to the heart and soul. It is about wholesome, satisfying meals that delight the palate, the eyes and the nose. It is about the finest and freshest ingredients made to order and served immediately from pan to plate. Under the loving and attentive eyes of Mamma Luciana, daughter Chiara, and son Ryan, the brand has grown and flourished – gathering a huge and loyal following. We invite you to brush off the cares of the world and join us to eat, drink and be inspired! Join us at one of the best Italian restaurants in town!