O.R. Tambo International Airport 55 min
Museum Africa (34 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Johannesburg Zoo (36 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Neighbourgoods Market (34 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (17 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Silverstar Casino (22 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. Sterkfontein Caves (31 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (28 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Happy Island Water World South Africa (24 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. National Botanical Gardens (16 min) Zoo Lake (35 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. SAB World of Beer (35 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Apartheid Museum (30 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Gold Reef City Theme Park (31 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Mandela's House (28 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Hector Pieterson Memorial (28 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. |