Events in Johannesburg in August 2026

Visit Pilanesberg Game Reserve from Johannesburg for a full-day safari. Join a ranger in an open vehicle and see lions, giraffes, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and more with insightful commentary.

Discover the city center of Johannesburg, whose geometrical design and high skyscrapers bring Manhattan island to mind. Continue towards Soweto, Johannesburg's south western township, a symbol of the fight for freedom.

Ready to visit a city within a city? Ready to experience photogenic, bustling Soweto? On this full day tour your local guide, will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and sites in Johannesburg.

Join a cultural tour of Orlando West in Soweto. Bike through homes of political icons who lived here while fighting the regime during apartheid.

Take a walking tour of Soweto for an immersive experience in the heart of this iconic township. Explore its vibrant culture and taste the local cuisine with a native Sowetan guide.

Enjoy a full-day trip to Kruger National Park, and keep an eye out for the Big 5, other unique animals and beautiful scenery in one of the largest reserves in Africa.

Explore Johannesburg and discover the wide variety of African cuisines in the area. Explore either the suburb of Yeoville or Maboneng and taste a variety of local and international foods.

Join us for an immersive Pan-African cooking and dining experience where you’ll shop for local ingredients, cook traditional dishes, and share stories over a home-cooked meal.

Bike through the inner city of Johannesburg on a guided cycling tour. Discover hidden gems and learn about local history and culture, food, and street art as you explore with your guide.

Discover Johannesburg's migrant history on a walking tour through the Hillbrow district. Experience for yourself one of the city's most misunderstood and fascinating areas.