O.R. Tambo International Airport 39 min
South African National Museum of Military History (23 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Montecasino (11 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (30 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Gold Reef City Theme Park (28 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Apartheid Museum (27 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Johannesburg Zoo (24 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Emmarentia Dam (21 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. WeOriginate (36 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (22 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (30 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Bird Gardens (11 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. SAB World of Beer (33 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Museum Africa (34 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Zoo Lake (23 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Neighbourgoods Market (30 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. |