O.R. Tambo International Airport 46 min
Mandela's House (28 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Happy Island Water World South Africa (10 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Johannesburg Zoo (31 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Hector Pieterson Memorial (27 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Neighbourgoods Market (33 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Montecasino (19 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Zoo Lake (29 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (33 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (17 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (22 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. WeOriginate (35 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Museum Africa (34 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. South African National Museum of Military History (32 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (25 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Emmarentia Dam (22 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. |