on a tree-lined residential street, this down-to-earth guesthouse is 6 km from the park and lake at gillooly's farm, and 17 km from johannesburg zoo. featuring tile floors, the 5 humble rooms come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemakers; some add minifridges and microwaves. breakfast and dinner are available on request (fees). the 2-bedroom cottages add kitchens and lounge areas, as well as sofabeds and patio doors leading to the pool. there's also an outdoor pool, an internet cafe and a bbq/patio area. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is free O.R. Tambo International Airport 21 min
Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (31 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Emmarentia Dam (29 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Apartheid Museum (25 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Zoo Lake (28 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Zoo Lake (28 min) Montecasino (21 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. SAB World of Beer (24 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. WeOriginate (22 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Museum Africa (23 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Gold Reef City Theme Park (25 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. South African National Museum of Military History (24 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Ponte City Apartments (25 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Neighbourgoods Market (23 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Johannesburg Zoo (25 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (26 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. |