O.R. Tambo International Airport 34 min
Mandela's House (22 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Hector Pieterson Memorial (20 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (20 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve (10 min) Trails wind through this grassland reserve, home to zebra, birdlife & ruins from the Stone Age. Gold Reef City Theme Park (12 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Johannesburg Zoo (18 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. SAB World of Beer (18 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Apartheid Museum (11 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. Museum Africa (16 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre (18 min) Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (24 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Ponte City Apartments (21 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Zoo Lake (21 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. WeOriginate (19 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Neighbourgoods Market (16 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. |