Location: Johannesburg
Top Things to do in Johannesburg
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you're a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you'll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
Restaurants in Johannesburg
1. The Wilds
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By giwilreker - Johannesburg, South Africa
Beautiful wild gardens restored to former glory. Sit on the lawns with a picnic basket or explore the hills and look for James Delaney's lazer cut animals hidden between the plants. Stunning views over Jozi from the Sundial.
2. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By vernonv435 - Alberton, South Africa
What a pleasure to hike here. Municipal Nature Reserve - free entry. Easy green route and return with easy blue route - ony challenge is to cross the rIver at silent pools! Nice light lunch at cafeteria afterwards.
3. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Horse Trails
4. Walkhaven Dog Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Suzbird3571 - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
A beautiful park where dogs have more rights than humans :) Both pup and I thoroughly enjoyed walking/running right around the dam - if you're worried about your dog being off the leash around so many other dogs for the first time, wait until you get to the other side of the dam before taking her/him off the leash, it's much quieter there. Plenty of trees, shade, picnic tables, braai areas, taps, and a few bowls around for pups to drink from. Even a couple of plastic "clams" filled with water that we could soak pup in to cool him down. If your dog loves playing with other dogs, this is the place to be. The best part for me was that I'm new to living with a dog, and I got some lovely advice from friendly dog lovers there. The staff is friendly, and the cafe looks cute but I didn't eat there. It's a little smaller than I had been led to believe - think large plot rather than farm size.
5. Johannesburg Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 460 reviews
Tranquil gardens, walkways, shady arbors and benches make this sprawling park a popular respite from the pace of the city.
Reviewed By 99julesm - Springbok, South Africa
A beautiful botanic garden surrounded by magnificent park and wetland areas. Has a lake with paddlers, boats and ducks, parks where you can picnic with your dog all set in a lush green beautifully maintained property. Also has a coffee shop for those inclined.
6. Melville Koppies
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
This beautiful and educational nature reserve contains an archaeological site, gardens and bird watching.
Reviewed By SWelz - Johannesburg, South Africa
The morning hike in the heritage central section is wonderful - exquisite views of Joburg, excellently and lovingly maintained, and good exercise! A wonderful outdoor activity to do with friends.
7. Johannesburg Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,159 reviews
Reviewed By kevinlL7859LF - Centurion, South Africa
I’m one of those who loves seeing animals out in the wild rather than seeing them in zoos, but we all enjoyed a day out at this zoo. There is a huge variety of animals (mammals, birds, reptiles and others) so it caters for all, the cages are spacious and clean, there are cafes, food stalls and restrooms aplenty. I would recommend this especially for children!
8. James and Ethel Gray Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
9. Zoo Lake Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By collinnaicker4 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Beautiful park with lots of space available to put a blanket on the green lawn and enjoy a picnic as you watch the ducks float around on the tranquil lake. Row a boat on the lake which you can hire for about a 1dollar a person for an entire hour. Just chill and relax and let the world go by. Very clean and well maintained
10. Jan van Riebeeck Park
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 3 reviews
Dog walking and jogging are among the popular activities at this serene lakeside park.
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