O.R. Tambo International Airport 36 min
Zoo Lake (28 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. South African National Museum of Military History (24 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Johannesburg Zoo (25 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (26 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Montecasino (5 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (29 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Bird Gardens (4 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (24 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Emmarentia Dam (24 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Zoo Lake (29 min) Happy Island Water World South Africa (23 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Neighbourgoods Market (26 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Ponte City Apartments (27 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Liliesleaf (13 min) Popular heritage site honoring the South African liberation movement, with guided tours & exhibits. Wits Art Museum (27 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. |