4 km from the johannesburg botanic garden. chic rooms have private furnished balconies, and en suite bathrooms with free-standing tubs. complimentary perks include parking, and breakfast served in the covered garden terrace. room service is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 8 km from johannesburg zoo and 7. lavish suites feature private hot tubs. all rooms come with flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi and minifridges. this upscale boutique hotel is 2. 2 km from houghton golf club, 2. there's an outdoor pool, and a spa with a hot tub and treatment rooms, plus a bar and laundry facilities (charge) O.R. Tambo International Airport 32 min
Hector Pieterson Memorial (24 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Montecasino (21 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Ponte City Apartments (9 min) Iconic 55-story residential tower with a cylindrical, hollow design & a neon ad sign at the top. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (8 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. Zoo Lake (9 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. WeOriginate (13 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Neighbourgoods Market (8 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. SAB World of Beer (11 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Museum Africa (11 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Johannesburg Zoo (6 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. South African National Museum of Military History (5 min) National collection of guns, aircraft & army vehicles, plus medals & exhibits on medicine & history. Mandela's House (25 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (14 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Gold Reef City Theme Park (13 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Apartheid Museum (13 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. |