What To Do

New Attractions

 

Market on Main

Description

  The market for Johannesburg, made by Johannesburg!

Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Every Sunday from 10am to 3 pm.
Great food and art!
www.marketonmain.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 2km

Neighbourgoods Market

 

  Now in Braamfontein!

Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Every Sunday from 9am to 2 pm.
Excellent fresh and trendy food! www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 3km

 

Browse through our list of services and things to do:

 

Shopping

44 On Stanley A blend of curios and quirky for the adventurous and the sublime. Art and couture.
Contact : 083 325 1316
www.44stanley.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 4km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Oriental Plaza / Fordsburg 360 Shops offering that special bargain!
Contact : 011 838 6753
Mon to Sat – 8:30am to 5pm, Fridays till 1:30pm
www.orientalplaza.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
East Gate Department stores, boutiques and cinemas
Contact : 011 616 2209
Mon to Sun – 9am to 5pm, Cinemas and restaurants open till 10pm
www.eastgatecentre.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 12km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
The Mall of Rosebank Cinema, Shops, Boutiques and Jewelers of distinction
Contact : 011 788 5530
Mon to Sun – 8:30am to 5pm, Cinemas and restaurants open till 10pm
www.themallofrosebank.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 8km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle

Getting Around

Mapungubwe Shuttle Gratis CBD shuttle.
Charged shuttle for other destinations.
Contact : 011 -429 2600 / Mapungubwe Hotel Apartment Reception Desk
www.mapungubwehotel.co.za
Freedom’s Tours Contact : 084 748 5246 or 082 321 0254
Corporate Cabs Contact : 0800 800 800
AA Cabs Contact : 083 692 2222

Historical Interest

Inner City Historical Walking Tour Inner City Historical Walking Tour. Discover the history rich area around Mapungubwe Hotel with a 2 hour walking tour.
Contact : 083 770 2970
Sundays Only – 9am, Other days by request
Mapungubwe Residents and Guest – Free
Breakfast and Walk – R 240
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel– On Site
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Museum Africa The history of South Africa dating from the Stone Age to the present.
Contact : 011 833 5624
Tues to Sun – 9am to 5pm, Closed on Mon
Non entrance Fee
www.newtown.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel– 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Apartheids Museum Experience the rise and fall of apartheid.
Contact : 011 309 4700
Tues to Sun – 10am to 5pm
R40 – Adult, R 25 Child
www.apartheidmuseum.org
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel– 5km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
The James Hall Museum of Transport Experience the rise and fall of apartheid.
Contact : 011 435 9718
Tues to Sun – 9am to 5pm
No Entrance Fee
www.jhmt.org.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel– 3km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle

Sightseeing – Self Exploration

SAB World of Beer See how your favourite brew is made and delight in a few at the Tap Room.
Contact : 011 836 4900
Tuesday to Saturday – 10am to 5pm
R25 per person
www.worldofbeer.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel– 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Golf Reef City Theme Park Theme park with rides, under ground gold mine tour and be sure not to miss the gold pour.
Contact : 011 – 248 6875
Tues to Sun – 9:30am to 5pm
R120 per person, special family tickets available
www.goldreefcity.co.za
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Constitutional Hill Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 5km
Home of the Constitutional Court and the Old Fort.
Contact : 011 – 381 3100
Mon to Sat – 10am to 3pm
R 22 Adult, R10 Children
Night tour available every last Thursday of the month @ R 75
www.constitutionhill.org.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 2km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Origins Centre Take an 80,000 year journey to the present.
Contact : 011 – 717 4700
Mon to Sun – 9am to 5pm
R 60 Adult, R35 Children
www.origins.org.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 3km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
MaiMai Market – Traditional Medicines It’s the oldest market in Johannesburg – dedicated to traditional healing
Contact : Corner of Berea and Anderson streets
Mon to Sun – 9am to 5pm
No Entrance Fee
www.southafrica.info/travel/cities/maimaimutimarket.htm
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 2km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Orlando Towers Bungee Jump, Swing, Climb and Abseil the cooling towers at Orlando
Contact : 071 674 4343
Fri, Sat & Sun – 10am to sunset
www.orlandotowers.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 12km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Sophiatown Heritage Experience Regeneration of the famous Sophiatown
Contact : 011 673 1271
Mon to Sun – 9am to 12am
Adult – R 15, Guided Tour – R 60
www.trevorhuddleston.org
Distance from Mapungubwe – 6km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Drum Café Rediscover your beat with Drum Cafe
Contact : 011 834 4464
Selected sessions to join – contact for more details
www.drumcafe.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Scibona Rediscover the inner child ! Science as never experienced before
Contact : 011 639 8400
Mon to Sun – 9am to 5pm
Adult – R 20, Child – R 10
www.sci-bono.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle

Day Tours

  • Soweto
  • Rhine and Lion Park
  • Cullinan Diamond Mine
  • Sterkfontein Caves
  • Johannesburg City Tour
  • Pretoria City Tour
  • Lesedi Cultural Village
All Day tours depart from Mapungubwe Hotel
Contact : 084 748 5246 / 082 321 0254
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – On site
 

Theatre

Jo’Burg Theatre A wide selection of theatre production incorporating South African Ballet Theatre.
Contact : 011 877 6800
Mon to Sun
Show prices as per show
Book at
Computicket
www.showbusiness.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 3km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Market Theatre Contact : 011 832 1640
Mon to Sun
Show prices as per show
Box Office : 011 832 1640 / 076 882 2733
www.markettheatre.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Lyric Theatre The 1100 seater Lyric reigns supreme with a choice selection of productions on stage.
Mon to Sun
Show prices as per show
Box Office : 011 248 5168 or
Computicket
Goldreef City Casino
Distance from Mapungubwe – 4km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle

Night Life – Mild to Wild!

Newtown A selection of night spots and restaurants that will appeal to a wide variety of tastes
Mon to Sun – 12am to late
www.newtown.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 1km
Recommended :

  • Sophiatown, Traditional and a good party spot, Contact 011 836 5999, Open for lunch and dinner, www.sophiatownbarlounge.co.za
  • Bassline, hosts the latest international and local acts and DJs, Contact 011 838 9145,
    www.bassline.co.za
  • Gramadoelas – Open since 1967 with traditional South African cuisine, Contact – 011 838 6960, Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on Sundays,
    www.gramadoelas.co.za
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle

Casinos

Gold Reef City Casino Casino and theme park
Contact : 011 248 5000
Mon to Sun – 24 Hours
Parking – R 10
www.goldreefcitycasino.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 4km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Emperors Palace Casino and theme park
Contact : 011 928 1000
Mon to Sun – 24 Hours
Parking – R 10
www.emperorspalace.co.za
Distance from Mapungubwe – 24km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle

Flea Markets

Rosebank Rooftop Market Johannesburg’s most popular market
Contact : 011 442 4488
Sun and Public Holidays – 9:30am to 5pm
No Entrance Fee
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 5km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
African Flea Market A truly African market with wooden and stone carvings, masks and cloths.
Contact : 011 880 2906
Mon to Sun – 9am to 5pm
No Entrance Fee
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 6km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle

Art Galleries

Johannesburg Art Gallery Historical collection of contemporary paintings, sculptures and prints
Contact : 011 725-3130
www.joburg.org.za
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 2km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Standard Bank Gallery One of Johannesburg’s foremost fine art venues
Contact : 011 631 1889
Mon to Fri – 8am to 4:30pm
Sat – 9am to 1pm
No Entrance Fee
www.standardbankgallery.co.za
Distance from
Mapungubwe Hotel – 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle
Afronova Afronova is a Pan African gallery for modern and contemporary art
Contact : 083 726 5906
Tues to Fri – 1pm to 7pm Sat – 1pm to 5pm
No Entrance Fee
www.afronova.com
Distance from Mapungubwe Hotel – 1km
Complimentary Mapungubwe Shuttle