Discover open fire cooking experiences, heritage sites, and idyllic resorts as Outlook Recommends the best of Gauteng.
Eat:
FOR FINE DINING…
Marble Restaurant (Marble) is a celebration of quintessential South African fare and open-fire cooking. Widely considered one of the best restaurants in Johannesburg, Marble offers diners something different – not just a plate of food, but a theatre of experience. It celebrates the deep-rooted South African tradition of cooking over flames – and not just meat, but all types of ingredients cooked on coals – including fish, poultry, vegetables and breads.
FOR EATING LIKE A LOCAL…
Gauteng’s market culture has expanded significantly over the past decade, and the weekend food market circuit is now a genuine institution for residents and a revelation for visitors who stumble across it. Play Braamfontein has evolved into one of the city’s most iconic destinations. With a few years of unforgettable events, curated experiences, and legendary spaces behind it, this venue continues to set the standard for Johannesburg’s creative and culinary scene.
Do:
FOR AFFORDABLE TRANSPORT SERVICES…
AVIS offers conveniently situated branches in major centres such as Johannesburg and Pretoria as well as numerous other locations, ensuring that visitors have access to quality rental cars when travelling across the province.
AVIS offers the perfect variety of rental vehicles to suit every occasion. Coupled with high standards of quality – including low mileage and regular maintenance – and great pricing, your transport needs will be taken care of.
Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), hiring a car has never been easier. AVIS is ideally located as the first car rental kiosk on the left as you enter the ground floor of the parking lot opposite domestic arrivals. Open 24 hours a day, you will always be greeted with a smile no matter what time you arrive.
FOR AN INFORMATIVE ADVENTURE…
Located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, Lesedi Cultural Village offers a fascinating exploration of Africa’s tribal history entwined with sumptuous hospitality.
Named after King Moshoeshoe’s inspired words, “Our culture is the light of our nation”, Lesedi Cultural Village transports guests on an illuminating and enthralling historical adventure. Visitors will be immersed in a historical tour de force that connects the past with the present and shines a light on our collective humanity.
Sleep:
FOR A HILLSIDE PARADISE…
Four Seasons, The Westcliff, Johannesburg, is the ultimate destination for a luxurious stay high up on the rocky Witwatersrand ridge.
Despite being in the middle of SA’s largest city, the hotel feels like a chic hillside village, with nine sun-splashed villas woven with courtyards, fountains, and breathtaking gardens.ards, fountains, and breathtaking gardens.