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THE PLAYGROUND

Braamfontein’s famous Neighbourgoods Market has been reinvented and is back as the Playground.

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CULLINAN HOUSE | 1897 – THE VIEW

Discover the early days of the ‘City of Gold’ by taking a tour of Cullinan House, fondly called 1897 – The View.

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LINFIELD HOUSE

If you prefer the Victorian Era, a visit to Linfield house is a stop you must add to your bucket list.

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SATYAGRAHA HOUSE

This home was built one hundred years ago and was home to Mahatma Ghandi.

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RAND CLUB

The Rand Club, founded in 1887, in the fledgling days of Johannesburg, is the city’s most enduring social institution and finest heritage venue.

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MAD GIANT BREWERY

If you happen to enjoy a refreshing craft beer then Mad Giant Brewery is an interesting stop.

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44 STANLEY

Meander through 44 Stanley, the mixed-use development that fuses downtown urbanism with subtle sophistication.

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VICTORIA YARDS

Once a derelict complex of light industrial buildings, this sprawling site in eastern Joburg has undergone a spectacular re-imagining.

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CHARLIE AND GERALD'S TOWN TREASURE

Located inside an old bank vault underneath the graceful Edwardian Somerset House building in Joburg’s City Centre.

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ARTS ON MAIN

Arts on Main was once the offices of a former Johannesburg Mayor.

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HERBERT BAKER ARCHITECTURE

Sir Herbert Baker was an English architect remembered as the dominant force in South African architecture for two decades.

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JOZI COFFEE CYCLE TOUR

This tour is all about coffee and exploring Joburg and a bit of its history while showcasing the coffee culture in the city.

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MAIN STREET WALK

The Inner-City Urban Hiking Tour combines walking and the use of safe public transport.

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GRAFFITI TOUR | TALKING VANDAL

From its origins in the early 1970s, when Taki 183 first wrote his name with a paint marker on the bus seat on his way home from school.

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DLALA NJE | PONTE TOWER TOUR

Ponte Tower, one of the most recognized buildings in central Johannesburg well-known for dominating the city skyline.

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CHOCOLOZA

Located at 44 Stanley in downtown Johannesburg, Chocoloza hosts chocolate evenings which include a blind chocolate tasting experience.

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GREENHOUSE PROJECT

In the heart of South African city Johannesburg, a green focused community is transforming one urban park into a seedbed for sustainable living.

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WITS PLANETARIUM

The first full-sized planetarium in Africa, and the second in the Southern Hemisphere opened its doors to the public on the 12th of October 1960.

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HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE CENTRE

The Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre is a place of memory, education, and lessons for humanity.

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COLLECTORS TREASURY BOOK SHOP

For browsers it doesn’t get much better than this, the largest used and rare bookshop in Africa with 2 000 000 items to look at.

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MARABI CLUB

Marabi Club is home to live jazz performances and a unique South African fine dining menu which harks back to a vibrant history.

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Historical Tour

Take a walk through the history of South Africa’s democracy with a historical tour of the city.

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Art Exploration

Art speaks to the soul, no matter the medium, Johannesburg has a range of galleries and art studios suited to your preference.

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Museum Tour

A visit to three of Johannesburg’s best-known museums is a must for anyone wanting to understand South Africa’s political past.

Guest feedback

Absolutely stunning venue. I love the abundance of nature present at this hotel - you would hardly believe it's 5mins from the centre of Sandton. The vines are truly magical. The inside of the main building is also spectacular, with a very luxurious but comfortable feel to it. The high ceilings and plush carpets make you feel quite awed. The service just adds to the feeling that you are important and special - the staff are professional and friendly and always ready to help. The food itself is also fantastic, with enough choices to make sure any taste is catered to.

Siobhan McKane

I have stayed at the Saxon twice in the last few years. It is absolutely amazing. Located in Sandton in a neighbourhood full of gigantic homes and businesses, the Saxon is the class of hotels. Beautiful rooms situated on acres of trees and beautiful flowers, with four restaurants, a cigar room, a monument to Johnny Walker liquor, a friendly staff, and a historic library. To the best of my knowledge, it is not within walking distance of any stores or restaurants but I’m not sure you really need to leave the hotel - it is that good. Highly recommended.

William J

We had the privilege of staying at this gorgeous boutique hotel before and after a safari to Zambia and Botswana. The rooms were the most beautiful, spacious and luxurious we've ever visited. A lovely bottle of champagne greeted us upon arrival. The service couldn't have been any better. Their spa is most excellent - I tried the Himalayan Salt ritual. Eating alfresco near the pool with heated lamps was a delicious sensory treat. The Saxon is a little piece of heaven!!

Kristin B

Great Hotel with great staff and excellent Restaurant. The Spa was fantastic as well. Suites were great but ask for one in the main hotel. Restaurant was superb and all the staff were great. Shower was one of the best i have ever had.

Ian J Rose

The reception, the service, the accommodations and the facilities and surroundings were first class. We recommend the Saxon very highly! It was our first time in SA and we were very impressed. The place is super classy. We will go back and stay longer.

Farenzy

It’s such a sense of arrival - as the garage gates open to a little piece of paradise. Carefully decorated, and extremely well managed, the Saxon is such an extraordinary option when in Joburg. Some highlights were the quality of the bed linen and bathroom Terry, the nice photos of the welcome amenity cards, the smoky and attentive staff, and that courtyard with nice thick wood tables and chairs - wow that was my favourite of all times! What a place for a drink!

Tiago M

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