While Joburg is largely known for its thriving industrial and financial economic strength, there is so much more to the city than just gold. Joburg attracts local and international visitors who wish to taste the city’s multicultural and multidimensional tourism attractions in places such as Springs, Brakpan, Soweto and Nigel . From tracing the city’s history in gold mining, being home to famous liberation struggle icons, and an innovative art industry which drives the social scene to the cultural spots which define the country’s heritage, there is something for everyone to appreciate in Joburg.
8 unusual attractions to visit in Joburg
Mountain Sanctuary Park
Located in Magaliesburg area, Mountain Sanctuary Park is an interesting hideout where you can connect with nature without going very far from the city. This location has great picnic scenery with natural pools and hiking trails for your adventure.
Maboneng Precinct
There is no better place in Joburg where you can find a diverse audience with a broad spectrum of art and culture than Maboneng. This place attracts both the young and the old from different neighbourhoods of the city because of its restaurants, art galleries, boutiques as well as the creative studio space.
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
This Nature Reserve is a bird paradise for those who love birds. Boasting of about 200 unique species of birds and a whole lot of animals such as kudu, zebra, hyena, springbok, etc. You can also enjoy the well-preserved hiking trails which cover approximately 66kms.
Black Horse Brewery
The beer craft is better appreciated by visiting Black Horse Brewery. Located outside Magaliesburg, this place allows you to taste unique beers such as Ginger Berry, Golden Lager, Premium Lager, Stable Weiss, Stallion Stampede Double IPA and Ginger Ale on tap. For an artisanal craft brewery & distillery experience as well as an eatery which serves fresh food, look no further than Black Horse Brewery.
Museum of Man and Science
This venue offers you cultural and traditional insights which are rarely exposed. Established more than 6 decades ago, this location takes you into the world of traditional herbs, remedies and how various animal remains are used for traditional healing and medicines.
The Shadow Boxer’ at Chancellor House
Nelson Mandela once took up boxing in his life but he proved to be even a better fighter for human rights and equality for all. The iconic Shadow Boxer statue in the heart of Joburg is therefore symbolic of this. This is the place where Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo opened South Africa’s first black law firm. This attraction provides a good background on the history of black people in the legal profession in South Africa.
Satyagraha House
Mahatma Gandhi is a global icon whose footprints stretch across the whole world. In South Africa, his former home where he lived and worked between 1908 and 1909 is a heritage site. A visit to this house which operates as a museum and guest house is the best way to appreciate Gandhi’s life and contribution to South Africa.
WITS planetarium in Braamfontein
WITS is a highly rated higher learning institution which has continued to produce graduates who contribute to the social and economic development of the country. Leveraging on its academic excellence and facilities, this place gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the universe with regards to galaxies and the world of orbits. Planetarium allows visitors a visual tour of the spinning orbits and shining galaxies varying in temperature, temperament and distance that make up the Universe. A visit to the planetarium is a worthwhile education tour.
The places listed above should be part of the social plan in Joburg.
