O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 1
Maropeng Visitor Centre (23 min) Modern visitor center for UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, site of important fossil finds. Happy Island Water World South Africa (17 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. NIROX Sculpture Park (5 min) Striking outdoor installations among grassy fields, trees & waterways, plus concerts & workshops. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (7 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (19 min) Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. Kromdraai Gold Mine (8 min) Mining and art Sterkfontein Caves (14 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. Wonder Caves (35 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Krugersdorp Game Reserve (30 min) Wildebeest, rhinoceros, and park Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (20 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. National Botanical Gardens (20 min) Walkhaven Dog Park (11 min) Cradle of Humankind (4 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Lion & Safari Park (25 min) Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop. Silverstar Casino (16 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. |