O.R. Tambo International Airport 38 min
Emmarentia Dam (20 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Gold Reef City Theme Park (29 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Johannesburg Zoo (20 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Museum Africa (30 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. SAB World of Beer (30 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Neighbourgoods Market (27 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Apartheid Museum (28 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. South African National Museum of Military History (20 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (31 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (22 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Zoo Lake (19 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. WeOriginate (32 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (26 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Zoo Lake (20 min) Montecasino (12 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. |