O.R. Tambo International Airport 37 min
Zoo Lake (28 min) Montecasino (9 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. South African National Museum of Military History (26 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Bird Gardens (9 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Emmarentia Dam (28 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (28 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Bryanston Organic & Natural Market. (8 min) Eco-conscious market with various stalls offeringnorganic foods, plus natural goods & handicrafts. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (27 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Johannesburg Zoo (28 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park (20 min) Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction. Zoo Lake (27 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Liliesleaf (14 min) Popular heritage site honoring the South African liberation movement, with guided tours & exhibits. Wits Art Museum (29 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Ponte City Apartments (29 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Happy Island Water World South Africa (31 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. |