O.R. Tambo International Airport 45 min
Johannesburg Zoo (13 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Hector Pieterson Memorial (32 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Emmarentia Dam (11 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (19 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (14 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Zoo Lake (11 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Museum Africa (23 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Neighbourgoods Market (19 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Montecasino (21 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. SAB World of Beer (22 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. WeOriginate (25 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Mandela's House (33 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Apartheid Museum (24 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. South African National Museum of Military History (12 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Gold Reef City Theme Park (24 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. |