Johannesburg

South Africa

Creative capital with deep history and new neighborhoods. Use Gautrain by day and rideshare at night.

🧭 First 48 hours

Clear, quick notes to get set up fast.

MTN/Vodacom/Airtel stores at OR Tambo; RICA with passport.

Cards ubiquitous; tap-to-pay works almost everywhere.

Gautrain to Sandton/Rosebank (daytime) + short rideshare; door-to-door rideshare for late arrivals.

Uber/Bolt between nodes; Gautrain on core routes.

Rosebank (walkable), Sandton (business), Melrose Arch (mixed-use).

Keep bags out of sight in cars; use secured parking; confirm ride details before boarding.

Design, jazz, and South Africa’s sharpest art scene—Joburg rewards the curious.

Marble — Rosebank
Live-fire theatrics with skyline views.
A Streetbar Named Desire — Rosebank
Tapas-y plates, rooftop terrace, golden hour glow.
The Pantry by Marble — Rosebank
24/7 chic convenience—grab pastries and good coffee.

Father Coffee — Rosebank
Scandi wood, sharp roasting—Joburg’s caffeine benchmark.
Bean There — 44 Stanley
Fair-trade pioneers with a courtyard calm.

Keyes Art Mile — Rosebank
Galleries and design pop-ups; Thursday nights hum.
Victoria Yards — Lorentzville
Artist studios; open days are a city-wide hang.
The Orbit (legacy) — Braamfontein
Jazz scene touchstone—check current live venues.