O.R. Tambo International Airport 35 min
South African National Museum of Military History (23 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Zoo Lake (24 min) Emmarentia Dam (26 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Johannesburg Zoo (24 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (25 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. SAB World of Beer (28 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Montecasino (14 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Bird Gardens (14 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Museum Africa (28 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Ponte City Apartments (26 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Neighbourgoods Market (25 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (27 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. WeOriginate (30 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Wits Art Museum (25 min) Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary. Zoo Lake (23 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. |