O.R. Tambo International Airport 30 min
WeOriginate (17 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Montecasino (19 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Museum Africa (15 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Zoo Lake (13 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Johannesburg Zoo (11 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Ponte City Apartments (13 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Apartheid Museum (17 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. SAB World of Beer (15 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Emmarentia Dam (17 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Zoo Lake (14 min) Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (18 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. South African National Museum of Military History (9 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Neighbourgoods Market (11 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Gold Reef City Theme Park (17 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (12 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. |