O.R. Tambo International Airport 59 min
Hector Pieterson Memorial (34 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. Krugersdorp Game Reserve (23 min) Wildebeest, rhinoceros, and park Sterkfontein Caves (18 min) Notable fossil finds in these caves include a 3 million-year-old Australopithecus skeleton. Wonder Caves (48 min) Accessed via stairs & an elevator, this large cavern complex features stalactites & stalagmites. Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve (20 min) Nature reserve with emphasis on endangered species including lions, rhinos, cheetahs & vultures. Kloofendal Nature Reserve (19 min) Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (35 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (10 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. National Botanical Gardens (10 min) Silverstar Casino (4 min) Ritzy casino offering traditional gambling games, eateries, live shows & a day spa. Happy Island Water World South Africa (16 min) Water park featuring a lazy river & massive wave pool plus tube slides & an Amazon-themed zone. Emmarentia Dam (35 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Montecasino (31 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Bird Gardens (31 min) Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals. Cradle of Humankind (9 min) 131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife. |