O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr
Mandela's House (35 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Silverstar Casino (10 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. Sterkfontein Caves (19 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. National Botanical Gardens (15 min) Wonder Caves (52 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Maropeng Visitor Centre (25 min) Modern visitor center for UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, site of important fossil finds. Cradle of Humankind (13 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Happy Island Water World South Africa (20 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Krugersdorp Game Reserve (20 min) Wildebeest, rhinoceros, and park NIROX Sculpture Park (21 min) Striking outdoor installations among grassy fields, trees & waterways, plus concerts & workshops. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (15 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (24 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Hector Pieterson Memorial (35 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Kloofendal Nature Reserve (12 min) Pines Resort (11 min) |