The tour is conducted by local guides, known as griots, who hail from the community and possess a deep understanding of Maboneng, from its beginnings to its development, and insights into the future of Johannesburg.
The tour is conducted by local guides, known as griots, who hail from the community and possess a deep understanding of Maboneng, from its beginnings to its development, and insights into the future of Johannesburg.
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CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg - Visit the ever-evolving creative neighborhood of MABONENG a seSotho word meaning a place of light. Learn about the entrepreneurial spirit of this urban regenerated ecosystem, marvel the street art murals that beautify the walls and immerse in this vibrant culture.
Here you will learn & visit spaces like Theā¦
- CURIOCITY Backpackers Johannesburg - Visit the ever-evolving creative neighborhood of MABONENG a seSotho word meaning a place of light. Learn about the entrepreneurial spirit of this urban regenerated ecosystem, marvel the street art murals that beautify the walls and immerse in this vibrant culture.
Here you will learn & visit spaces like The Cosmopolitan, one of the most elegant heritage buildings in downtown Johannesburg. Built in 1899, it was opened as a hotel and bar in 1902. If walls could speak, many many tales here!
Venture over to the Drive-lines Development, a new urban development that uses upcycled shipping containers as affordable housing. From here youāll walk over to the Mandela mural. Walls create barriers & the public art breaks these barriers, marvel Nelson Makamoās murals in an open air museum.
Stop for a visit at Arts On Main, home to South Africaās most celebrated artist William Kentridge, now also a home for his foundation -The Center For The Les Good Idea.
Shop at the Kwa Mai-Mai Traditional Healers Market, said to be one of the oldest in the city. Round off your shopping spree at The Collectors Treasure, the largest second-hand bookstore in the southern hemisphere.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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