O.R. Tambo International Airport 44 min
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (20 min) Serene natural area with picnic areas, birdwatching & trails amid indigenous plants & wildlife. Hector Pieterson Memorial (17 min) Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy. WeOriginate (25 min) Skyscraper with an observation deck providing panoramic views from the 50th floor. Zoo Lake (19 min) Public park with an artificial lake for boating, walking paths, community events & an adjacent zoo. Johannesburg Botanical Gardens (12 min) This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. Johannesburg Zoo (21 min) 55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program. Montecasino (18 min) Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theaters, cinemas and a mall. Neighbourgoods Market (23 min) Bustling outdoor market, open Saturdays, with a wide range of international eats, cocktails & more. Gold Reef City Theme Park (19 min) More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater. Apartheid Museum (18 min) Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system. SAB World of Beer (24 min) Museum dedicated to beer history & culture, with tours, tastings & monthly beer-pairing lunches. Mandela's House (18 min) Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela. Emmarentia Dam (12 min) Dam with botanical gardens & parkland on its western shore offering scenic picnic areas & sports. Museum Africa (24 min) African cultural & historical artifacts, plus geology & photography collections, in a former market. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct (23 min) Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history. |