O.R. Tambo International Airport 31 min
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (24 min) Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math. Johannesburg Zoo (23 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (25 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. South African National Museum of Military History (24 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Wits Art Museum (23 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Museum Africa (22 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Ponte City Apartments (22 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (17 min) Trails wind through this grassland reserve, home to zebra, birdlife & ruins from the Stone Age. Neighbourgoods Market (22 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. WeOriginate (21 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. SAB World of Beer (23 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. Gold Reef City Theme Park (19 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (30 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Zoo Lake (26 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. |