{"id":91438,"date":"2018-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/fun-things-to-do-in-johannesburg-under-r200\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:52:26","slug":"fun-things-to-do-in-johannesburg-under-r200","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/fun-things-to-do-in-johannesburg-under-r200\/","title":{"rendered":"31 Fun Things To Do In Johannesburg Under R200"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>[Updated July 2018]<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Everybody knows Joburgers love getting out and about \u2026 dare we say even more so than their southern peers? To help the city get even more social this summer we took on the challenge of finding fun things to do in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/johannesburg\/flights\">Johannesburg<\/a> \u2026 easy! Finding things to do on a budget \u2026 well it turns out suit central isn\u2019t always what it\u2019s made out to be, with a whole host of inexpensive discoveries and activities to suit all ages. We set ourselves one strict limitation \u2026 whatever we put on this list of fun things to do in Joburg won\u2019t cost you more than R200 per person.<\/p>\n<p><em>The costs you see below are subject to change at the organisations\u2019 discretion. Contact the organisation directly for the latest prices and information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Find out what to do in Johannesburg with our list of fun activities that won\u2019t cost you the Earth.<\/p>\n<h2>Bus about Joburg on a Hop On, Hop Off basis<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69343\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69343\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/15877135_874172636019268_1699266324187840512_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BO_mK_-hxY6\/?tagged=citysiteseeing\">@randomarivate<\/a> via instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> R180 for a 1-day ticket for the Red City Tour (buy online and save R20).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Like Cape Town, Johannesburg\u2019s Red City Sightseeing Bus is your best bet if you\u2019re a fresh arrival in the City of Gold. It\u2019s also a great option if you\u2019re looking for fun things to do in Johannesburg on a budget; for only R180 (that\u2019s the price for adults, it\u2019s R100 for children aged 5\u201317 and kids under 5 go free), the bus will help you get acquainted with the city on a hop on, hop off basis all the while you can choose to sit on the open-top upper deck or in sheltered comfort underneath while the running commentary introduces you to the urban core of Mzansi.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 0861 733 287 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Park\/@-26.1948,28.042167,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x1e950c21e05d2e9b:0x1368e8eca3763311?hl=en-GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Abandon traffic for cold beer at Beerhouse in Fourways<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Beerhouse-Fourways.jpg\" alt=\"fun things to do johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"303\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>There\u2019s 99 bottle of beers on the wall. Pick your poison \u2026 and your price.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Having featured on the <a title=\"Things To Do In Cape Town On A Budget\" href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/40-things-to-do-in-cape-town-under-r200\/\">things to do in Cape Town on a budget list<\/a>, there was no way we could exclude colourful Beerhouse from this narrative after it opened in Johannesburg in August 2014. Big, bright and beer-coloured, the Joburg branch occupies an easily accessible location at Pineslopes Shopping Centre on Witkoppen Road. They\u2019re serving up an impressive arsenal of local, international and craft beers to thirsty, traffic-defying masses. If Beerhouse is not a fun thing to do in Johannesburg, then we don&#8217;t know what is.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 465 2402 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Beerhouse+Fourways\/@-26.022381,28.019184,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xb3b9c3bd18e579ca?hl=en-GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/10-best-burger-beer-spots-johannesburg\/\">Also check out the best burger and beer spots in Johannesburg<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Painted face cocktail sipping sessions under the African Sun at Moyo<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Moyo-Zoo-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"fun things to do johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>Varies as per Moyo menu. Starters range from R45 \u2013 R85. Salads are R79 \u2013 R120. Main meals start from R99<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The face painting waitrons at Moyo are a deft hand at getting you into the spirit of Mzansi with their freehand creations. Situated at Zoo Lake, the Moyo here is a good choice for drinks and eats in one of Joburg\u2019s most popular city greenbelts. The relaxed park setting is ideal for kid parties, adult events or just kicking back with a cocktail on the deck. By day Moyo offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere; as the sun sets, fabulous live music sets the tone for an evening of fine-dining and ethnic vibes.<\/p>\n<p>Try their hearty winter set menu at R189pp for 2 courses, or R229pp for 3 courses.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 646 0058 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Moyo\/@-26.157433,28.029648,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x1e95749499de0d95:0x127bf2b953c08ea0?hl=en-GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A-Maize your kids in Honeydew<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69483\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69483\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/honeydew-mazes.jpg\" alt=\"fun things to do in johannesburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jozikids\/\">@jozikids<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong> <em>R150 per adult and R100 per child (under 16). R420 for Family of 4 (package rate).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Honeydew \u201cA-Maize-Ing\u201d Mazes has been around for more than 10 years now and have established themselves as the go-to destination for Johannesburg children\u2019s parties and corporate events in the North. Without giving too much away, the main attraction is a giant maze where you can get lost, making your way back to reality by answering a quiz. They\u2019re open every weekend and public holidays from 10:00 to 17:00; last ticket sales are at 14:30. Honeydew Mazes welcome picnics. Give the mazes a try \u2026 if your employees don\u2019t love you for it, your children certainly will. They are open every weekend and public holidays.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 073 795 2174 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Honeydew+Mazes\/@-26.054241,27.902051,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf9cd8bcd534664de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Spritz &amp; swim in the city at Poolside, Maboneng<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35709 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Poolside-Cafe-Maboneng-Precinct.jpg\" alt=\"fun things to do johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Food prices range from R60 \u2013 R150.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A newcomer, Poolside in the Maboneng Precinct brings al fresco <em>Italiano aperitivo<\/em> to Joburg\u2019s revamped inner city. <em>Aperitivo<\/em> is Poolside\u2019s take on the Italian afternoon ritual of unwinding over drinks and snacks, only they\u2019re doing it around a pool in the city all day long. Adding to its sunny allure is the location. Tucked away in an unexpected location behind the Museum of African Design, expect refreshing drinks (the Aperol Spritz being their flagship) to beat the heat rounded out by a menu of appetizing tasting boards (in the shape of the pool) for two and light meals.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 614 0263 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Museum+of+African+Design\/@-26.20328,28.05982,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xd7ee4ef92d091dcb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Get up close to the king of the jungle at the Lion Park<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35682 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Lion-Park-Johannesburg-1.jpg\" alt=\"fun things to do johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>A range of prices available. Self-drive (including lion cub interaction) costs R220 per adult.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been voted the No.1 tourist attraction in Gauteng, as well as making Newsweek\u2019s <em>Top 100 Perfect Tourist Destinations in the World<\/em> list. Open every day of the year from 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, and 08:00 &#8211; 20:00 on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, the Lion Park guarantees close encounters with some of Africa\u2019s most revered species. Home to more than 85 lions, including the rare white lions, and many other carnivores such as cheetah, wild dog, and hyenas, Lion Park is neither a game reserve nor a zoo; providing an opportunity for local and international tourists to learn more about wildlife in a safe environment. The Lion Park also supports research programmes in the wild.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 087 1500 100 \/ 076 187 3883 \/ 082 382 4473 \/ 076 981 7704 \/ 076 871 6853 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Lion+Park\/@-25.992426,27.935152,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6e4c62f2d8485b02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fulfil you Tuscan dreams at Montecasino, Fourways<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Montecasino-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Entry to Montecasino is free! What you want to spend once you\u2019re inside is up to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The sky\u2019s the limit when it comes to what you\u2019re allowed to spend at this glitzy one-stop entertainment complex; however, you\u2019ll probably do better to set yourself a guarded budget if you really must chance your arm at the machines in the casino. For those who aren\u2019t interested in gambling there\u2019s plenty more fun things to do here; enjoy shopping at several specialty stores, have dinner in the sky, visit the Bird Gardens at Montecasino for family fun, feast on the menus of more than 35 franchises and exclusive restaurants, and discover Johannesburg culture at the theatre, movies at Parker\u2019s Comedy Club \u2013 the home of South African stand-up Comedy. All of this and more under one Tuscan-encrusted roof makes for an unbeatable indoor entertainment bonanza at Montecasino!<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 510 7000 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/montecasino\/@-26.024024,28.012828,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xae8c11266b1d3778?sa=X&amp;ei=DsxQVKfBM6SaygPWiIGABQ&amp;ved=0CIUBEPwSMA4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Woods Paintball Range<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/The-Bush-Paintball-Range.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> The standard R130 package is all you need for a 3-hour session.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>On our list of \u00a0fun things to do in Johannesburg, this is by far one of the most fun! You\u2019ll find The Woods Paintball Range on a desolate plot Just 10 minutes North of Fourways Shopping Mall in Johannesburg. If the setting isn\u2019t enough to bring out the G.I. Joe in you then the price definitely will be. For just R130, you\u2019ll get all the gear needed to get on the range for 3 hours. The Woods Paintball Range is located inside a beautiful forest. The realistic setting will allow you to feel the rush of adrenaline as you dash through the forest. Bachelors, boys and girls of all ages shouldn\u2019t miss this opportunity to run wild on the range \u2013 The Woods Paintball is open 7 days a week; call them now to book your war session.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 079 387 4217 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Plot+48+R511+Doornrandje+0025+Pretoria,+South+Africa\/@-25.6330031,27.7816901,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Spearheading Art in South Africa \u2013 The Goodman Gallery<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35703 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Goodman-Gallery.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"443\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Entry to The Goodman Gallery is free!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s fair to say The Goodman Gallery in Rosebank has seen its fair share of action over the years. This is where the controversial \u201cThe Spear\u201d painting was once exhibited \u2026 and where it was vandalized. Despite the controversies it\u2019s maintained its position as a well-respected art gallery around the world, and in South Africa, The Goodman Gallery is at the forefront of contemporary art with major spaces in Johannesburg and Cape Town.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 788 1113 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Goodman+Gallery\/@-26.149202,28.034262,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbc02b2086c0aba38?sa=X&amp;ei=pLdPVIawD8m57gal8YHoAQ&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CHoQ_BIwDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tour the home of the nation\u2019s refreshment at World of Beer<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69484\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69484 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/sab-world-of-beer-1.jpg\" alt=\"fun things to do in johannesburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sabworldofbeer\/\">@sabworldofbeer<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>Adults R127 | Pensioners R117 | Students (with valid student card) R117 | Children (up to 17 years) R46 | Red Bus R122 | Pub-Lunch entrance fee R51 | Beer Tasting R117 | Tour and Tasting Package R197 | Evening Tour R170<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If beer is something you simply can\u2019t imagine living without, then perhaps it\u2019s time to get a little closer to the beverage that\u2019s been your reliable source of refreshment all this time. SAB has been brewing their brands since 1895, and in the Johannesburg World of Beer tour they pass some of their wisdom, history, and culture on to you. The 90-minute interactive tour makes use of 3D movies, holograms, and massive screens to impart their story; complimentary beers in the Tap Room meet you at the end.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 836 4900 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Sa+Breweries+Museum\/@-26.2049969,28.0342487,17z\/data=!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x1e950ea6f7278f5b:0xc5c228ce883841aa!2sMiriam+Makeba+St,+Johannesburg,+2113!3b1!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xe0ea1e534ef9abd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Get back to nature at the Melville Koppies Reserve<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35683\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Melville-Koppies.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"371\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Pascal Parent from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/onlyinsouthafrica\/11024651355\/in\/photolist-hNddKM-4e9YVz-8r4ex6-8r7mfU-8r4eGk-8r4eBP-8r7mpW-82mCgf-82mDRw-82mCE5-82mEvW-bGYdre-bvHzbo-7ej6zT-bweRbJ-hNeiGX-hNeUmY-hNe3Lr-nB3fE6-nTon61-nB2yJL-nB2Ety-nRtjhG-nVifk6-nToxrS-nTe6zP-nTvP7Z-nB2ucQ-nToidw-nTwfrr-nTvX3i-nTvWmD-nTo3LA-nVipXc-nTw3Lc-nTdN2H-nB2YZw-nRtmes-nB2X7d-nB2SrS-nTopCW-nTvJx8-nVii9n-nTocfQ-nTrDy7-nTvFEz-nTreTw-cgfRn7-cgfRHy-cgfRyb\">Flickr.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>Free to visit!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Melville Koppies are part of the rugged Witwatersrand Ridge that runs from west to east through the western and northern suburbs of Johannesburg. The Koppies are a nature reserve and they provide an unusual vantage point from where you can look out over the northern suburbs all the way to the Magaliesberg. If you\u2019re looking for free fun things to do in Johannesburg, a visit to the Melville Koppies is a must. There have been sporadic reports of people being accosted in the Koppies, so don\u2019t go alone, and avoid quiet times (weekends are your best option).<\/p>\n<p>Contact:\u00a0011 482 4797 |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Melville+Koppies+Nature+Reserve\/@-26.16671,28.004397,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5f60978a1b550981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Be(er) in your element at The Radium Beer Hall<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/The-Radium-Beer-Hall.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> The Radium\u2019s well-priced menu confirms a good time for all under R200.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Radium Beer Hall is the oldest surviving bar and grill house in Johannesburg. Located on the corner of Louis Botha Avenue and 9th Street in Orange Grove, it\u2019s an ideal option for any social occasion with its live jazz and warm atmosphere helping to ensure a patronage that has extended decades. Under the Apartheid regime it was notorious for illegally selling alcohol to black patrons in a predominantly white suburb. Nowadays it\u2019s a popular film location, and in the owner\u2019s words, it\u2019s \u201cthe last surviving decent watering hole in Louis Botha Avenue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 728 3866 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Radium+Beer+Hall\/@-26.162658,28.084197,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x7769a9dec8767ff6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Enter trinket town at Neighborhoods Market Johannesburg<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69481\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/neighbourhoods-market-jhb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zobile_mlangeni\/\">@zobile_mlangeni<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Free to visit!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Browsing more the multitude of lively stalls at this rooftop market won\u2019t cost you a penny, and even when you do find something you\u2019re willing to cough up for, you can guarantee it will be as competitively priced as anywhere! The Neighborhoods Market Johannesburg is the ideal Saturday outing taking place from 09:00 to 15:00 on the rooftop parking in the heart of Braamfontein. Like Cape Town&#8217;s Biscuit Mill, this is definitely one of the most fun thing to do in Johannesburg on Saturday morning, so if you haven&#8217;t tried it yet, you&#8217;re missing out for sure!<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 081 416 2605 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Norwood+Mall\/@-26.14752,28.078981,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xc212f0d129d741f7?sa=X&amp;ei=9fZQVMPoFubZ7gbY7oDACg&amp;ved=0CHUQ_BIwDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Take a tour with PAST Experiences<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Johannesburg-Walking-Tours.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>Prices range from R 90 to R 400 per tour.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jo and the team from PAST Experiences offer the original Joburg walking tour. They started doing budget walking tours especially aimed at Johannesburg locals in 2009 to get residents into corners of the city they otherwise wouldn\u2019t have gone to. From bargain shopping on Smal Street to lunch in Vilakazi Street Soweto, PAST Experiences are all about discovering the city on foot, and their walking tours offer a healthy and alternative way to see far flung corners of the urban sprawl like no other. Jo really knows about what can be found under the skin of Johannesburg; as such her walking tours are bound to put you in touch with the city\u2019s peculiarities unlike any guide book could ever do.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 678 3905 \/ 083 701 3046 (Jo Buitendach) | Meeting point locations depends on which tour you choose<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/5-interactive-bike-tours-in-johannesburg\/\">Also Read: Interactive Bike Tours around Johannesburg<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Gold City or Croc City?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Croc-City.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0The entrance fees is R80 for adults, R70 for pensioners and R60 for kids (under 12).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Some may disagree with us that the Croc City is one of the many fun things to do in Johannesburg, but if you try it out, you may change your opinion about that. Open everyday, Croc City Crocodile &amp; Reptile Park is on a farm only 5 minutes drive away from Fourways and\u00a0is one of the most exciting places to take your flock this\u00a0holiday with thrilling activities, delicious food and of course, the\u00a0creatures. Here you will be given the opportunity to handle\u00a0a baby crocodile as well as a variety of exotic snakes and even a tarantula. Croc City offers (safe) encounters\u00a0with\u00a0some of South Africa\u2019s most venomous snakes, including the black and green mamba, boomslang and more.\u2028\u00a0After the tour you can relax in the tea garden that serves light lunches or enjoy a special pizza from the\u00a0Pizza Restaurant, while the kids cavort\u00a0in the shaded play area.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 083 321 1016 \/\u00a0083 657 7561\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Croc+City+Crocodile+%26+Reptile+Park\/@-25.976901,27.944342,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xc199b4a0aa647112?sa=X&amp;ei=VPxtVI3ICNG1sQS_jILwAQ&amp;ved=0CIIBEPwSMA8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Shaft your Mine(d) on thrilling rides at Gold Reef City<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35702 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Gold-Reef-City-3.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Image courtesy of Xander Buys from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/xanderbuys\/9110310734\/in\/photolist-k3qtpc-k3qsxT-k3gZE8-k3iQQm-4SgbE4-eSSjiP-eSUa1g-eT4s67-eSTzuF-eSTVMD-eSUex4-eT3wV9-eT5EPY-eSRJ6i-eT3UDS-eSUjCr-eT3P4q-eT5zHo-eSSsmg-eT4LRJ-eT64KA-eT6WTL-eSTKPn-eT4xcf-eSSVZg-eT72GN-eT6fuN-eT54CY-eSTrSM-eT5tM9-eT4CSb-eT426q-eT6NWq-eT6sho-eSTmnB-eSRdDx-dSnsnZ-7WZaa3-ovwYLE-eT3HZ1-eT4YwN-eT4gg3-eT7cmh-eSSJCP-eSTYXD-eSUJp2-dSnsmp-dSt2Aw-oeQhkL-kZ2TVa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flickr.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> R215 Persons (above 1.3m) | R180 Pensioners above 60 years | R135 Persons (under 1.3m | R180 Students (upon presentation of student card) | Free of charge for Children under 3 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The range of prices available to Gold Reef City customers reflects a Johannesburg institution where there is something for everyone! Offering an entertainment extravaganza extreme in the south of Joburg, the amusement park does a lot more than stomach-churning rides. It\u2019s located on an old gold mine which closed in 1971, but the mining heritage runs thick through its veins. Staff wears period costumes of the 1880s, while the buildings are designed to mimic the same period. It has a 4D movie theatre, animal farm, a mini open-air circus, slow train rides around the whole entertainment park, live entertainers and lots of shops and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 248 5000 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/gold+reef+city\/@-26.236033,28.013167,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xb6c992120ae67baf?sa=X&amp;ei=vwJRVIGIPMPC7gbOpoGYDQ&amp;ved=0CIABEPwSMBE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tigers Milk Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69429\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69429\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Tigers-Milk-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Things to do in Joburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"639\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bipg4h4FExB\/?tagged=tigersmilkbryanston\">@adventuringk<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Craft beers start at R45 for 500ml | Meal for 2 R300<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Tigers Milk brand is sturdily making a name for it&#8217;s self in the social scene. Trendy Tigers Milk Bryanston is no exception. From Beerhouse, a chilled atmosphere, to Tiger&#8217;s Milk \u2013 a more sophisticated pint swallowing setting. In their words, \u201c<em>Tiger\u2019s Milk is the best destination for \u2018dude food\u2019, made good. Epitomising handcrafted goodness with a menu that takes pizza, grills and burgers to the next level, pair these with our locally made Tiger\u2019s Milk Lager and you\u2019re sure to leave satisfied.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 010 286 0105 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tiger's+Milk\/@-26.059554,28.0438073,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1e9573a30b17b5b5:0x5506100ff6353403!8m2!3d-26.059554!4d28.045996\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Swap 5 day games for 70 minute sweat sessions at Action Cricket<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Action-Cricket.jpg\" alt=\"Action Cricket\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>Action Cricket prices are available on request. You\u2019re looking at about R600 for league games (R600 divided between team members).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to indoor sports, Action Cricket is a whole new ball game! The Action Sports genre took South Africa by storm in the 90s and it hasn\u2019t slowed down remaining the country\u2019s premier indoor sport venue. Action Cricket, Action Netball, Action Hockey, Action Sandball and Action Soccer are still some of the fastest growing social activities in South Africa, and in Johannesburg, you\u2019re never too far away from an arena. Action Cricket combines fun, fitness and competition, and its simplicity allows people of all ages to play: men women, young old, cricketers and non-cricketers.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 08611 ACTION (228466) | Action Cricket has multiple arena locations throughout Joburg<\/p>\n<h2>More than a museum! Get in touch with your roots at Wits Origins Centre<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Origins-Centre-Wits.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"960\" height=\"607\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Adults:\u00a0 R81 | Seniors &amp; Wits Staff: R66 | University Students with student card: R40 | Children under 12: R40<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Origins Centre, located on the campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Braamfontein, takes you on an 80, 000 year journey from past to present in search of ancient art and culture. This is the world\u2019s only museum dedicated to exploring and celebrating the history of modern humankind. The Museum provides visitors with a unique experience of Africa\u2019s rich, complex heritage and boasts an extensive collection of rock art from the Wits Rock Art Research Institute. You can even have your genetic heritage traced by purchasing a DNA kit!<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 717 4700 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Origins+Centre\/@-26.192658,28.02817,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x734055c7b1cdc1d1?sa=X&amp;ei=1TZRVNfKDeGc7gatwYCYAw&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CH4Q_BIwCw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Follow the money at the ABSA Money Museum<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35700 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/ABSA-Money-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Access to the ABSA Money Museum is free!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Some will call us cheeky for suggesting that money talks in the power city, but come on \u2026 it\u2019s more of a compliment than anything. Well now you can really get in touch with your money hungry side with a visit to the ABSA Money Museum. Entry is free (oh the irony!), and it\u2019s really worthwhile as you discover our financial history in the stylish Absa Towers West building in the heart of the CBD.<\/p>\n<p>The museum is open Monday to Friday (08:00 \u2013 14:00). Remember to bring your ID for entry into the building. A tour guide is provided for groups (maximum of 15 people and booking is essential), and the Museum also specialises in tours for the hearing impaired.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 350 3003 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/15+Troye+St,+Johannesburg,+2094\/@-26.20653,28.0497,7z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x1e950e9a415689ad:0xceb72dfbf777fed0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Unearth bargain Johannesburg shopping at Oriental Plaza<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Oriental-Plaza-Johannesburg.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost: <\/em><\/strong><em>Prices vary; many bargains to be had for less than R200.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Oriental Plaza has been rooted in the very heart of Johannesburg since the 1970s. In the 360 individually-owned stores you\u2019ll find a unique shopping bazaar where the spotlight is steadfastly shone on mountains of bargains \u2026 don\u2019t be shy to bargain with traders for the best price. The centre has developed a reputation for being the jewellery pricing mecca of South Africa and continues to offer customers the opportunity to experience high quality, low prices and great variety on fashion, appliance, spices, toys, linen and more.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 838 6760 \/ 011 838 6752 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Oriental+Plaza\/@-26.203232,28.024277,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4018c069630a2081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Goliath Comedy Club<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69423\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69423\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Goliath-Comedy-Club-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Things to do in Johannesburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BkqFdxxF3Tq\/?tagged=goliathcomedyclub\">@Pegzonvibes<\/a> via instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong> <em>R172.25<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you are not convinced so far that there are fun things to do in Johannesburg, then you probably haven&#8217;t been to the best comedy club Coburg has to offer. The Goliath Comedy Club based at the heart of Melrose Arch, has turned the Joburg comedy scene on it&#8217;s head! GOLIATH and GOLIATH was established in 2014 and since then MD Kate Goliath and comedians, Jason, Nicholas and Donovan, have built one of the most unrivaled brands in the South African entertainment scene. It was only a couple years later that The Goliath Comedy club was born.The team have round up some of South Africa&#8217;s most talented comedians from the around the country on one stage. Taking place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 19:00, R172.25 gets you in the door for an evening of side-splitting laughter.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 431 1297\u00a0\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Johannesburg,+2000\/@-26.1944749,28.034876,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x1e950c1bf28b0ad9:0xc477f99a0b500c08?sa=X&amp;ei=ff5RVO6cDo7b7Aamo4HwBA&amp;ved=0CB0Q8gEwAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Revel in vertical adventures at Orlando Towers<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Orlando-Towers-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Climbing: R48 p\/p | Paintball: R160 p\/p (100 balls) | Base Jump R200 p\/p\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Recently extended to 100m, the outdoor climbing wall at Orlando Towers is the perfect place to challenge your abilities from different angles. The setting is what makes it so great \u2013 the Orlando Towers are one of the most distinctive landmarks in Soweto; they\u2019re also the site of the world\u2019s first bungee jump between two cooling towers. There\u2019s also Bungee Jumping (R550) and Straightjacket Bungee (R900) if your budget and heart condition allow.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 071 674 4343 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/orlando+towers\/@-26.253856,27.92716,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xbb8f03c01c95cdb1?sa=X&amp;ei=UxtSVK3SFqKe7gaa2IGIBQ&amp;ved=0CKMBEPwSMA4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tap\u00a0your inner Tiger at World of Golf in Midrand<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/World-of-Golf-Johanneburg.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> The daily rate for non-members is R159.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fun things to do in Johannesburg may come in different shapes or forms. Unwinding over a bucket of golf balls be somewhat therapeutic. The Momentum World of Golf was developed to help golfers (and non-golfers) realise their dream of being able to practice every shot imaginable. Think of it as some kind of fantastical golfing theme park where you can practice your swing and improve your game in peace. R159 gains non-members entrance and access to all facilities except the fitness centre and grass tees.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 545 8600 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/World+of+Golf\/@-26.043107,28.094102,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xdeeb9a3aa801037b?sa=X&amp;ei=_C5SVLe8DpSP7AbA2ICYBQ&amp;ved=0CIIBEPwSMAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View \u00a0location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Take your holiday on ice at the Northgate Ice Rink<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Northgate-Ice-Rink.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"800\" height=\"382\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Entrance fee: R80 | Skate hire: R35<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Northgate Shopping Centre ice rink is the only place you\u2019ll want to be to cool down in the Jozi summer heat. Practice your waltz jumps, toe loops, and axels in the chilled Northgate Ice Arena \u2013 it\u2019s a pretty cool hangout and great exercise! The Northgate Ice Rink often have awesome events such as foam parties and celebrity bands\/DJs so make sure you\u2019re in the loop to find out when the next cool event is happening.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 794 8706 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/northgate+shopping+centre+south+africa\/@-26.05921,27.94706,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x37c48593e190abcd?sa=X&amp;ei=8iJSVM6WDITB7AaEu4GQBQ&amp;ved=0CHoQ_BIwDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Fourways Farmers Market<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69467\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69467\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/FF-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Things to do in Johannesburg\" width=\"809\" height=\"539\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BjM_FOUlkGv\/?hl=en&amp;tagged=fourwaysfarmersmarket\">@fourwaysfarmersmarket<\/a> via instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Free to visit!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A Sunday morning filled with Artisanal deliciousness, haylbale picnic lawns, bubbles and live music, is a Saturday morning well spent. Located on the original Fourways Farmstead this delightful market boasts 107 carefully picked community vendor stalls ladened with freshly picked produce and beautiful locally made garments. Take a walk in the nursery or sit under a Jacaranda tree while chatting to an old friend, you&#8217;ll be hard pressed to find a better way to spend your Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 10 534 6622 | 11 465 0877|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Fourways+Farmers'+Market\/@-26.0275782,28.0079848,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x1e9576aeb2c33a03:0x5eb7a55e9cfc99!8m2!3d-26.027583!4d28.0101735?hl=en-GB\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Sniff flowers for Africa at the Multiflora Flower Market<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Multiflora-Flower-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Free to visit!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A world of colour and scents collide at the Multiflora Flower Market south of Johannesburg where you will find the freshest flowers in the country\u00a0 \u2026 it\u2019s a beautiful sensory assault. The 50, 000 square metre specialised flower warehouse sees some 300 million flower stems pass through its doors annually. This translates into an astounding 1 million flower stems a day in just three to four hours! Private shoppers are welcome to browse through the largest flower market in the Southern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 613 4011 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Multiflora\/@-26.234879,28.071966,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf7fde8e2c5aa7b7b?sa=X&amp;ei=oTtSVLvmOMrY7AaCmYCYBQ&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CHYQ_BIwDA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Journey to the \u2018Top of Africa\u2019 at the Carlton Centre<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35676\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Carlton-Centre-Johannesburg.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy Chris Eason from <a href=\"http:\/\/Image courtesy Chris Eason from Flickr.com\">Flickr.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Adults: R15 | Children under 10: R10<\/em><\/p>\n<p>At 223 metres, the view from the top of the Carlton Centre promises a unique, uninterrupted vantage point from where to enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Jozi from. Even though it has been the tallest office building in Africa for the past 45 years, the Carlton Centre was once the tallest building in the entire Southern Hemisphere and the 50<sup>th<\/sup> floor, the topmost floor of the Carlton Centre, is known colloquially as the &#8220;Top of Africa&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 308 1331 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Carlton+Centre,+Johannesburg,+2001\/@-26.205556,28.046667,7z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x1e950e997243eeef:0x3c9c49c3059c6eb0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Keep the kids entertained at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Sci-Bono-Discovery-Centre.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> Children: R32 | Adults: R48 | Children under 3: free | Pensioners and students (with a valid card): R32<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in the Newtown district of Johannesburg is an excellent facility for keeping kids entertained, especially in inclement weather. The centre, which is housed in a repurposed power station, aims to popularise science by presenting it in an accessible manner. It\u2019s a great venue for kids\u2019 birthday parties. The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is open from 09:00 \u2013 17:00 seven days a week and the entrance fee is a very reasonable R32 for children and R48 for adults. There is ample free, secure parking at the front of the building. You can easily walk to other Newtown attractions such as the Market Theatre and World of Beer.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 639 8400 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/Sci-Bono+Discovery+Centre\/@-26.203877,28.033016,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x165896dec7234252?sa=X&amp;ei=AUNTVODVB-Xm7gbXp4CoDA&amp;ved=0CH8Q_BIwDQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Blow your Vuvuzela in peace with like-minded peeps \u2013 catch a game at the FNB Stadium<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/FNB-Stadium-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong><em> FNB Stadium event prices vary. You can catch Kaizer Chief fixtures for as little as R70 \u2013 R170 per match.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The stadium that wowed the world in 2010 is so grand that it has more than one name. Officially known as FNB Stadium, you can also call it &#8220;Soccer City&#8221; and &#8220;The Calabash&#8221; it is the flagship venue for major games, concerts and events in South Africa thanks to its 95, 000 seating capacity. The stadium is the home ground of Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and the South African national football team \u2013 catch a game here and your ears will never be the same again but the atmosphere will be worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 247 5300 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/fnb+stadium\/@-26.234757,27.982655,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x12892e9b33f65a14?sa=X&amp;ei=f1FTVNbBDYGM7Aao5YCYCw&amp;ved=0CJABEPwSMA4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Get green belted at the Johannesburg Botanical Garden<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Johannesburg-Botanical-Gardens-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fun things to do Johannesburg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Cost:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Entry to the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens is free!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the city\u2019s most sought after public spaces, the Johannesburg Botanical Garden is popular with joggers and picnickers, and photo-op seeking newlyweds. Hot off the heels of a visit to the Botanical Gardens, why not combine the time and visit Emmarentia Dam in the same breath? The dam occupies a significant portion of the 81 hectare gardens and is the ideal spot to chill in summer when rowing, fishing and concerts at the dam are just some of the activities that are part of the program.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: 011 712 6600 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.za\/maps\/place\/johannesburg+botanical+garden\/@-26.157202,28.002506,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xdd1dfd286851aa08?sa=X&amp;ei=BoZTVOPeFYPB7gaVw4CoBQ&amp;ved=0CJ8BEPwSMA8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View location<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Although the appropriately named &#8220;City of Gold&#8221; resides in the wealthiest of South Africa\u2019s nine provinces, it was easy finding fun things to do in Johannesburg on a budget. Give the urban jungle a chance and you\u2019ll discover more fun things to do in Johannesburg than you\u2019d ever imagined!<\/p>\n<p>Let us know your favourite things to do in Joburg on a smaller budget below or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Travelstart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Travelstart&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1531897976817000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGi4VQyDAFkOX2UGMc6f_hI_lq-Jg\">join the discussion on our Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/kulula-flights-to-johannesburg\" target=\"_blank\">Kulula<\/a> flight to Johannesburg with Travelstart!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For even more ideas of what to do in Jozi, check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/cheap-fun-things-to-do-in-johannesburg-under-r200\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/cheap-fun-things-to-do-in-johannesburg-under-r200\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1531897976817000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHNGPqSOD_Dn3AOTM4bbuyo1qi7lA\">Cheap fun things to do in Johannesburg for under R200.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also read : <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/top-adventure-day-trips-from-johannesburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/top-adventure-day-trips-from-johannesburg\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1531897976817000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHHZ7mGSIpBZtEXMmAdx05A_ryLhA\">Top Adventure Day Trips from Johannesburg.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Updated July 2018] Everybody knows Joburgers love getting out and about \u2026 dare we say even more so than their southern peers? To help the city get even more social this summer we took on the challenge of finding fun things to do in Johannesburg \u2026 easy! Finding things to do on a budget \u2026 well it turns out suit central isn\u2019t always what it\u2019s &#8230; <a title=\"31 Fun Things To Do In Johannesburg Under R200\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/fun-things-to-do-in-johannesburg-under-r200\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 31 Fun Things To Do In Johannesburg Under R200\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":91470,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_destination_ratings":[],"_destination_review_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,445],"tags":[406],"class_list":["post-91438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-destinations-travel","tag-jnb","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>31 Fun things to do in Johannesburg under R200 - Travelstart.co.za<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Finding fun things to do in Johannesburg is hardly a tall ask. 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