set in the residential area of sandton, these laid-back chalets are 9 km from johannesburg botanical garden and 13 km from the montecasino leisure complex. amenities also include an outdoor pool and bbq facilities in the gardens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. the simple, colorful chalets feature free wi-fi and tvs, as well as sitting areas with microwaves, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. a breakfast buffet and secured parking are complimentary O.R. Tambo International Airport 41 min
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (18 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (28 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Zoo Lake (20 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Neighbourgoods Market (28 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Apartheid Museum (25 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Hector Pieterson Memorial (25 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. South African National Museum of Military History (21 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (29 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Emmarentia Dam (17 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Gold Reef City Theme Park (26 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. WeOriginate (34 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Johannesburg Zoo (22 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Mandela's House (25 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Montecasino (14 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Museum Africa (28 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. |