There are actually more things to do in Johannesburg than you think!

Johannesburg can often be overlooked in favor of other picture perfect places to visit in South Africa, Johannesburg attractions are many, different and exciting. Jo’burg, Jozi or E’Goli, as locals affectionately call it, it is also known as the “city of gold,” for its history that is linked to gold mining. Johannesburg remains the financial center of South Africa; a city that has helped shape the country’s history and politics.

Johannesburg is typically used as the starting point for a safari. Johannesburg has changed a lot in the last 20 years.

Fast-forward to 2023, and you’ll find a Jozi with such a thriving cultural scene that makes it worth a visit. If you spend long enough in town and you will find many interesting art galleries; very well curated museums; markets; excellent restaurants, cafés and bars. 

Continue reading this post to discover the best activities in Johannesburg and for tips to make the most of the city.

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1. Shernard Spa | Full day spa package with lunch for 2

Benoni, Gauteng

R6,156.00 R2,459.00

Save: 60%

DESCRIPTION

Get rid of stress and treat your body to a pampering full day spa package with lunch at Shernard Spa, located in Benoni. The Shernard Spa team of therapists are passionate about what they do and will have you sighing with contentment every step of the way.
 
What you Get 

• Full day spa package with lunch for 2

 
Full day spa package

• Breakfast starts at 10am
• 1-hour 30-min hot stone full body massage
• 30-Min head, neck and shoulder massage
• 45-Minute facial
• Lunch at 1pm with a glass of wine
• Full body scrub
• Foot massage
• Full body soak
• Pedicure
• Manicure

Duration: 8-hours

2. Adventure Skydives | Tandem Skydive with Video and Pics for 1

Deneysville, Johannesburg

R35600 R2600.00

FIRST SKYDIVE? WE GOT YOU!

Welcome to the top skydiving destination in South Africa. We have been operating our drop zone for over 5 years, and have over 50 years and 30 000 jumps cumulative skydiving experience between our staff members.

We don’t just skydive, we live for skydiving.

WHAT YOU GET

• TANDEM SKYDIVE WITH VIDEO AND PICS FOR 1 (SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS ONLY)

SO WHAT IS A TANDEM SKYDIVE?

A tandem skydive is a skydive experience where two people jump out of an aircraft together and is the quickest, safest way to enjoy a skydive in South Africa. The student is attached to an experienced skydive tandem master who expertly performs all actions during the ascent and the entire descent.

Your tandem master will be a licensed skydiver, who went through some pretty rigorous training, such as making over 1000 jumps and spending at least ten hours in freefall to earn their instructor title.

Our team has over 70,000 jumps between them, making them the best tandem skydive team in Africa!

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE GROUND?

Your tandem skydiving instructor will provide you with some basic Ground School training before you get in the aircraft. Don’t worry the training won’t be difficult. You will be taken to the aircraft where your instructor will show you the correct body position for skydiving and also go through some basic safety rules with you. After the Ground School, your instructor will get you into your safety harness. We have jumpsuits available, and you are welcome to use one, to protect and keep your clothing clean.

Always follow your Tandem Master’s instructions. They are professionals and have done thousands of skydives. We have a 100% safety record on tandem skydives.

3. Book Ibhoni | Soweto Bicycle Tour Including Meal and Beer Tasting for 4

Orlando West, Johannesburg

R2,600.00 R1,300.00

DESCRIPTION

Travel through the heart of the Soweto township and get to know it in an organic and fun way!

Book Ibhoni is a bicycle tour company based in Soweto, who offer bicycle tours in and around Orlando west and east. Visit historical landmarks with an abundance of culture thrown in.

Mpumelelo Mtintso, a young South African creative entrepreneur born and raised in Soweto, founded Book a Bicycle, a bicycle tour company with a difference. He figured this was a great, unique and authentic way to showcase the beauty of Soweto from the view of a bicycle.

What’s the Deal?

• Soweto Bicycle Tour Including Meal and Beer Tasting for Four – R1300 (valued at R2600)

The Tour Route

• Visits to Hector Pietersen
• Hasting Ndlovu’s house
• Hector Pietersen memorial corner
• Vilakazi street
• Mandela house, Desmond tutu’s house and Winnie Mandela’s house.

Additions

• Optional Wall Climb
• Beer tastings and a tour at a local brewery.

Lunch

• Kota – a street burger much loved by the locals (considered to be their favourite meal)

4. Africa Aviation Academy | AIRBUS A320 aircraft flight simulator experience

Germiston, Gauteng

R800.00 R479.00

Save: 40%

DESCRIPTION

Find out what it feels like to fly with an AIRBUS A320 aircraft flight simulator experience at Africa Aviation Academy, located at Rand Airport, in Germiston.

We offer an initial type rating on an Airbus A320, the most popular narrow bodied aircraft being used by numerous airlines and charter companies throughout the world. All Airbus training is conducted to an extremely high standard by making use of instructors with many years of experience in the airline industry worldwide.

What you Get

• AIRBUS A320 aircraft flight simulator experience for 1 person

How to Redeem

• Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

About the offer:

• Duration: 1-hour
• Instructor will be present during your flight simulation

5. Mya Beauty Spa | Half day spa package including lunch for 2

Parkrand, Boksburg

R2,790.00 R1,259.00

Relieve all your stress with a luxurious half day spa package including lunch at Mya Beauty Spa located in Boksburg.  We offer guests the chance to kick back, relax and spend some quality time with yourself or someone you cherish.

What you Get

• Half day spa package including lunch for 2

How to Redeem

• Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

Spa package includes:

• 50-Minute hot stone full body massage
• 10-Minute head or scalp massage
• Deluxe pedicure
• Gel manicure
• Light lunch

6. XS Promotions | Donuts for 1 for 3 Hours

Delmas, Mpumalanga

R5,000.00 R4,500.00

DESCRIPTION

Get your adrenalin pumping with an experience you can share with family & friends. Learn to do donuts (with XS Promotions) experience a

Donuts is a beginner course dedicated to introduce the most basic drift technique, in that of the donut; going round-round baby
becomes an easy to do controlled skill – Drivers share a drift car. Drinks and snacks provided*

What is the car I’ll drive?
You will drive a modified Nissan 350z with 250 rear wheel horsepower that is a very basic drift car. Our instructors regularly compete and podium with them in local drift events.
Can a friend be in the car with me?Students are not permitted to drive guests, however, guests can purchase passenger hot laps driven by a pro at the end of class or if there be some time left instructors will willingly oblige with drift passenger rides for free.

7. Adventure Freaks | Adventure Package: Go-Karting, Paintball & Drift Trike for 6, Choose any 2

Hartbeespoort, Gauteng

R3,660.00 R1,020.00

Adventure Freaks | Adventure Package: Go-Karting, Paintball & Drift Trike for TWO, Choose any 2

Hartbeespoort, Gauteng

R1,220.00 R440.00

Save: 64%

DESCRIPTION

Adventure Freaks Extreme Park, an exciting new adventure park from our friends at Drift Freaks!

Situated on a farm, you’ll have ample space to explore and get your adrenaline pumping. Play and have fun without being bothered. So join us if you’re ready for adventures like never before.

Birthday parties, team buildings, reunions you name it we’ve got you covered, whatever your party needs. Feel the tension and adrenaline rush through your body, it’s a fantastic mixture of fear and excitement that’ll have you raring to go!

What’s the Deal?

• Adventure Package: Go-Karting, Paintball & Drift Trike for Six – R1020 (valued at R3660)

Package includes:(Choose any 2)

• Go Karting – 10 laps
• Paintball – 100 paintball
• Drift Trike – 10 laps

1. Drift trike rides: We were without a doubt fist to do this activity commercially in South Africa.. we provide training and couching to best equity you to master the art of drifting, by using our custom build drift trikes and purpose build track. Each session consist of 10 min rides and we allow max of 3 trikes on the track at any given time.. difficult level 5/5 energy level 2/5.. enjoyment levels as rated by clients 4/5
   2. Of road go carting.. well who can’t remember the times you got on your first soap box Kart.. we add some steroids to that nostalgic feeling…We will thrill you with on our oval track with our powerful legendary 212 engines.. Due to the short track and high speeds we will only allow a max of 4 karts on the track.. and at times even reduce it to 2 go karts…difficult level 2/5 energy level 3/5 enjoyment level as rated by clients 4/5
   3. Maize paintball game.. well this is not for the faint hearted.. 250 meter maize with plenty of place to hide.. but.. devastating when caught.. A True combat style game where the fittest will survive.. Difficult level 3/5 energy level 5/5 enjoyment level as rated by our clients 4/5… this can be substituted for the interactive target shooting game.. game played with 2 competitors shooting targets and with some nasty defensive targets shooting back.. unique to us..difficult level 2 energy level 3 enjoyment level as rated by clients 5

8. Damhuis | 2-Night Weekday Stay for Two in a Downstairs Deluxe Room

Hartbeespoort, Magaliesberg

R1,300.00 R759.00

DESCRIPTION

Damview Holiday Apartments is home to cosy, spacious and individually decorated units, breath-taking views and numerous activities, guests are invited to enjoy their own little Garden of Eden.

Whether unwinding poolside, heading out to exploring the nearby area, the property is fully secured and provides ease of mind to let go of everyday stress.

What you Get

• 2-Night Weekday Stay for 2 people in a Downstairs Deluxe Room

How to Redeem

• Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

About the accommodation

These are not self-catering rooms

Downstairs Deluxe Room

• One double bed
• Bathroom with shower
• Air conditioning
• DSTV
• Spa bath or self-standing baths and shower
• Possible dam views on patio
• Separate entrances
• Fridge
• Coffee facilities
• Credit card facility available on request

9. La Bella Donna | Deep Moisturising,Facial with Exfoliation and Massage for Hands & Arms

Rietvleiview Country Estate, Pretoria East

R950.00 R427.00

Save: 55%

DESCRIPTION

Indulge in exfoliation or deep moisturising facial with La Bella Donna. La Bella Donna has over 21 years of experience and has become a well-established and well-known salon.

What you Get

Deep moisturising, anti-aging facial with exfoliation and massage for hands & arms for 1 person

Treatment times:

Facial with exfoliation and massage: 2-hours

10. ESDA | 60-Minute Horse Safari Ride for Two with Platter

Pretoria, Gauteng

R1,250.00 R999.00

DESCRIPTION

Get your fill of nature and enjoy the outdoors with a Horseback Safari ride! Grab a friend (or more) or a loved one and experience the world from a new and exciting vantage point.

Look forward to scenic, breathtaking views of the landscape before you atop a majestic, kind-hearted, spirited creature.

Make a day of it as Equestrian Skills Development Academy offers you the opportunity to try horse riding with a 60-minute outride as well as access to the venue and its facilities for the day.

What’s the Deal?

60-Minute Horse Safari Ride with Platter for Two – R599 (valued at R1250)
Platter Includes

Cucumber, gherkins, tomatoes, pastries, meatballs or pies, seasonal fruits, hard/ soft cheese, savoury biscuits, dip, sweeties. (No pork or beef)

Riding Times
Mondays to Sundays
08h15  l  10h30  l  13h30  l  15h30

What to know about this offering

Out ride is 60-minutes
Braai facilities available
Own Picnic baskets allowed
Own Drinks allowed

11. Riverside Stables | Horse Riding Experience for 2

Muldersdrift, Johannesburg

R1,100.00 R550.00

Save: 50%

DESCRIPTION
Do you have a love for horses and the outdoors? Then take in the beautiful scenery around Muldersdrift with a horse riding experience at Riverside Stables.
Horse riding is a fun activity you can enjoy with either friends or your family, you’ll have memories to remember for the rest of your life.
What you Get
Horse riding experience for 2
How to Redeem
Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher
About the offer
Duration: 1-hour out ride

12. Honest Travel Experience | E-Scooter City Tour for 2

Cape Town and Johannesburg

R1,250.00 R759.00

DESCRIPTION

Discover and explore your city in the most unique on the back of a scooter with an E-scooter tour with Honest Travel Experiences. These experiences focus on different precincts and suburbs in Johannesburg or Cape Town with the idea to give you a wider understanding of the city.

What you Get

E-scooter tour for 2

How to Redeem

Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

The offer includes

E-scooter,
Tour guide,
1 x Drink

Tour routes:

Johannesburg:

Graffiti & cultural experience route

Wits Art Museum
Mandela Bridge
Constitutional Hill

13. Chef n Guests | Private Chef 3-course custom menu for 7 people

Cape Town and Johannesburg and Durban

R5,250.00

DESCRIPTION

Enjoy a private Chef in the comfort of your own home who will cook your and 6 of your friends a 3 course dinner.

A FINE DINING EXPERIENCE
IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME

Choose your chef, a gourmet menu, and let us take care of everything else!

How Chef and Guests Works

1.Your chef buys and brings fresh ingredients

2.Your chef sets up the table and cooks in your kitchen

3.Relax and enjoy your chef culinary creations

4.Your chef cleans your kitchen before leaving.

The Chef and Guests Experience

Chef and Guests is a Unique Experience all about amazing food and people.

It’s a stress-free Fine Dining Experience in the comfort of your own home (or exclusive venues) that enables you and your loved ones to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal prepared and served by your very own private chef.

14. Mannah Guestlodge | Spa Pamper Package for 2

Kempton Park, Gauteng

R2,190.00 R999.00

DESCRIPTION

Spoil yourself and that someone you love with a selection of relaxing and rejuvenating spa pamper packages and release your stresses and tensions.

The 4-Star Mannah Executive Guest Lodge and Conference Centre offers the very best in service and experience.

What You Get

• Spa Pamper Package for 2

How to Redeem

• Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

About the Pamper Package

Choose any of the 3 treatments below:

• Full Body Swedish or Aromatherapy Massage:  60-minutes
• Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage: 30-minutes
• Hydration facial:  30-minutes
• Foot Soak, Exfoliation and foot massage:  45-minutes

15. Bungee Mogale | Bungee Jump Experience for 2

Krugersdorp

R800.00

DESCRIPTION

Take the plunge and experience the thrill of bungee jumping. Step onto the platform and then fly off to have the most amazing experience of your life!

Bungee Mogale offers 50 meters of pure adrenaline as jumpers hurl themselves headfirst from the Kings Kloof Bridge, soaring through the air, attached by the ankles to a slender elastic lifeline or by a chest harness that keeps them upright for exhilarating views.

The expert team at Bungee Mogale conduct thorough equipment checks and secure jumpers in a full-body harness combined with an ankle connection to ensure that everyone is safe.

Ready to throw yourself more than 200 meters down toward the river below?

About Bungee Mogale

Gauteng’s first bungee jumping facility, Bungee Mogale has facilitated over 6 000 jumps since opening their doors in 2005.

Operating from the Kings Kloof Bridge in Krugersdorp Mogale City, they also offer a 320m foofy slide, bridge swing, burma bridge, accommodation, a restaurant and conference facilities, as well as various packages, including corporate team building activities, touch-rugby and white-water rafting.

16. Liquid Adventures | White river rafting experience for 2

Hartbeespoort, Gauteng

R1,250.00 R799.00

DESCRIPTION

Spend the afternoon rafting on the Crocodile river at Hartbeespoort with a White river rafting experience at Liquid Adventures.

This is the perfect activity for you adventurous types, you will be rafting will be in an inflatable 2-man canoe, so you will we in control of and paddling your own boat.

What you Get

• White river rafting experience for 2 people
• 20-Minute game drive through the Lion Park
• 2 ½ hours on the Crocodile river covering 7kms, with some fun and challenging rapids & weirs

How to Redeem

• Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

About the offer

The voucher covers:

• All equipment hire (like Helmets, paddles, life jackets, boats)
• Liquid refreshments & snacks on the river
• Transport to & from the river
• Access fees
• River guide fees

17. Apex | 1-Hour Open Jump Session for 2

Rustenburg, Gauteng

R200.00 R109.00

DESCRIPTION

Jumpers get ready to soar, twist and twirl over a variety of interlocked trampolines and bounce from wall to wall at Apex Indoor Trampoline Park.

Apex, situated in Rustenburg, provides a fun-filled, memorable and calorie burning experience for both children and adults alike. Whether a birthday party or team building event, Apex offers tailored packages to suit your needs.

Hop, jump and flip, this is an experience not to be missed!

What you Get

• 1-Hour Open Jump Session for 2 people

18. Harley Davidson Tours | 2-Hour Harley Davidson Tour for 2

R3,200.00 R985.00

DESCRIPTION

Like to feel the wind in your hair on the back of a Harley Davidson? If you do then you need to do one of our two-hour coastal Harley Davidson tours!

What you Get

2-hour chauffeured coastal Harley Davidson tour for 1 or 2 people (depending on the option bought)

Location

• Cape Town
• JHB
• Durban

19. Book Ibhoni | Soweto Walking Tour Including Meal and Beer Tasting for 2

Orlando West, Johannesburg

R1,100.00 R500.00

DESCRIPTION

Travel through the heart of the Soweto township and get to know it in an organic and fun way!

Book Ibhoni is a bicycle tour company based in Soweto, who offer bicycle tours in and around Orlando west and east. Visit historical landmarks with an abundance of culture thrown in. Lend an ear to the not-so-popular stories of Soweto, like that of James Sofasonke Mpanza also known as The Father Of Soweto.

This is a great, unique and authentic way to showcase the beauty of Soweto.

What you Get

• Soweto Walking Tour for 2
• Includes Meal and Beer Tasting per person

About the Tour

• Tour guide
• Visits to historical & heritage sites
• Explore the neighbourhood on foot
• Lunch (an authentic Soweto Kota)
• Beer tasting – at a local brewery (up to 5 different beers)

Duration is 2-hours

20. Africa Aviation Academy | Introductory flight experience for 1

Germiston, Gauteng

R5,400.00 R1,999.00

DESCRIPTION

Take the first step to getting your wings and fly away with an introductory flight experience at Africa Aviation Academy, located at Rand Airport, in Germiston.

Fly an aircraft while taking in the beautiful sceneries of Johannesburg, you’ll get to experience first hand what flying entails.

What you Get

• Introductory flight experience for 1 person

How to Redeem

• Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

About the offer

• Duration of flight: 30 to 45-Minute
• 30-Minute briefing on how the aircraft flies and how it is operated
• 30 -Minute session demonstrating the checks and inspections done to an aircraft in preparation for a flight
• 30 to 45-Minute flight from take off to landing
• The offer includes a certificate of achievement attesting to your first introductory flight, you being at the controls of the aircraft
• 10-Minute orientation of our flight training facility
• Get a free gift set

21. Zindagi | Magical open air movie night experience for 2

Rietvlei Country Estate, Pretoria

R380.00 R189.00

DESCRIPTION

Ditch the indoor cinema and get comfy outdoors with our open air movie night experience at Zindagi, in the charming Rietvlei View Country Estate.

Whether date night or a casual outing with friends, relax under a canopy of stars, enjoy a classic or action-packed movie while soaking up the tranquility of the Rietvlei View Country Estate.

What you Get

• Open air movie night experience for 2 people

How to Redeem

• Look over the fine print for information on how you can redeem your voucher

Movie schedule

• September 24th 2022
• October 22nd 2022
• November 26th 2022
• December 16th 2022