O.R. Tambo International Airport 1 hr 4
Coronation Park (15 min) Sterkfontein Caves (18 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. Wonder Caves (53 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Happy Island Water World South Africa (22 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. NIROX Sculpture Park (21 min) Striking outdoor installations among grassy fields, trees & waterways, plus concerts & workshops. Silverstar Casino (12 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. National Botanical Gardens (19 min) Mandela's House (39 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (25 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Hector Pieterson Memorial (38 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Pines Resort (13 min) Krugersdorp Game Reserve (13 min) Wildebeest, rhinoceros, and park Bungee Mogale (11 min) Bungee jumping and adventure Maropeng Visitor Centre (24 min) Modern visitor center for UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, site of important fossil finds. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (20 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. |