O.R. Tambo International Airport 33 min
Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (20 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Zoo Lake (21 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (24 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Johannesburg Zoo (18 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Gold Reef City Theme Park (11 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. WeOriginate (16 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Museum Africa (17 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Hector Pieterson Memorial (21 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Neighbourgoods Market (17 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. SAB World of Beer (17 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (17 min) Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math. Ponte City Apartments (19 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Mandela's House (21 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (12 min) Trails wind through this grassland reserve, home to zebra, birdlife & ruins from the Stone Age. Apartheid Museum (11 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. |