O.R. Tambo International Airport 40 min
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (30 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Zoo Lake (28 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (22 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Museum Africa (31 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Bird Gardens (14 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (24 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. SAB World of Beer (32 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Neighbourgoods Market (30 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Emmarentia Dam (22 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. South African National Museum of Military History (30 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Johannesburg Zoo (30 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Zoo Lake (29 min) WeOriginate (33 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Montecasino (14 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Happy Island Water World South Africa (17 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. |