O.R. Tambo International Airport 41 min
Bird Gardens (12 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (30 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. South African National Museum of Military History (31 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Zoo Lake (30 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (32 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Emmarentia Dam (24 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Johannesburg Zoo (32 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (25 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Museum Africa (33 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. WeOriginate (35 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Montecasino (13 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (24 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Happy Island Water World South Africa (18 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Neighbourgoods Market (32 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. SAB World of Beer (34 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. |