O.R. Tambo International Airport 39 min
Modderfontein Reserve (27 min) Private 275-hectare park with wildlife & historic buildings, plus biking/hiking trails & an eatery. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (29 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Bird Gardens (10 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (21 min) Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. Happy Island Water World South Africa (32 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Bryanston Organic & Natural Market. (9 min) Eco-conscious market with various stalls offeringnorganic foods, plus natural goods & handicrafts. South African National Museum of Military History (27 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. Fourways Farmers' Market (20 min) Open-air weekend market featuring live bands, gourmet foods stalls, cocktails & artisanal goods. Emmarentia Dam (29 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Johannesburg Zoo (30 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Liliesleaf (15 min) Popular heritage site honoring the South African liberation movement, with guided tours & exhibits. Rietfontein Nature Reserve (8 min) Nature and park Zoo Lake (30 min) Zoo Lake (29 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. |