O.R. Tambo International Airport 36 min
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (32 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (26 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Johannesburg Zoo (25 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. South African National Museum of Military History (24 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Montecasino (7 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Zoo Lake (28 min) Bird Gardens (7 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. SAB World of Beer (30 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Happy Island Water World South Africa (27 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Zoo Lake (27 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Neighbourgoods Market (26 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Emmarentia Dam (24 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (24 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Museum Africa (30 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. WeOriginate (31 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. |