. the unfussy, warmly decorated rooms offer flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and en suite, shower-only bathrooms, as well as sitting areas; some have tea and coffeemaking facilities, microwaves and/or minifridges. other amenities include a garden and outdoor seating. breakfast is served in a bright dining room that has a brick wall and exposed wood beams. parking is available. this warm b&b set 1 km from highway 3 is 11 km from the modderfontein reserve, and 8 km from the peacemakers museum O.R. Tambo International Airport 33 min
Wits Art Museum (21 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Bird Gardens (18 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Museum Africa (24 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. SAB World of Beer (24 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Zoo Lake (22 min) WeOriginate (25 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. South African National Museum of Military History (18 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Johannesburg Zoo (19 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Zoo Lake (22 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Ponte City Apartments (21 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Neighbourgoods Market (20 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Emmarentia Dam (26 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (20 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Montecasino (18 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (27 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. |