O.R. Tambo International Airport 31 min
Johannesburg Zoo (24 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Neighbourgoods Market (22 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Museum Africa (22 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Ponte City Apartments (23 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Zoo Lake (27 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. WeOriginate (21 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (19 min) Trails wind through this grassland reserve, home to zebra, birdlife & ruins from the Stone Age. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (30 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (24 min) Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math. Wits Art Museum (23 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (26 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. SAB World of Beer (24 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Apartheid Museum (18 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. South African National Museum of Military History (25 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Gold Reef City Theme Park (19 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. |