O.R. Tambo International Airport 35 min
Ponte City Apartments (26 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (25 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (27 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Zoo Lake (23 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Emmarentia Dam (25 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Neighbourgoods Market (24 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. SAB World of Beer (28 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Museum Africa (28 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Zoo Lake (24 min) Montecasino (14 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Wits Art Museum (25 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Johannesburg Zoo (24 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. South African National Museum of Military History (22 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Bird Gardens (14 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. WeOriginate (30 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. |