O.R. Tambo International Airport 54 min
Mandela's House (35 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Silverstar Casino (14 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. Hector Pieterson Memorial (34 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Montecasino (28 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (23 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Zoo Lake (37 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Emmarentia Dam (30 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Sterkfontein Caves (25 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. National Botanical Gardens (11 min) Wonder Caves (51 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Happy Island Water World South Africa (9 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Cradle of Humankind (16 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (30 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Zoo Lake (38 min) Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (11 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. |