Popular places to visit
Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
Lion & Safari Park
Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Things to do
10 Days Overland Tour-Johannesburg and Cape Town
6 Days Johannesburg and Kruger National Park Tour
4 Days - Best of Johannesburg with Kruger 2 Days Safari
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour
Hartbeespoort: Aerial Cable Car Ride
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Other neighborhoods around O.R. Tambo
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Gillooly's Farm while you're exploring the area.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
Sandton
A noteworthy feature of Sandton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well-liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
- Emperors Palace Casino
- International Terminal Duty Free Mall
- Montecasino
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Sandton City Mall
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- East Rand Mall
- Mall of Africa
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Apartheid Museum
- Eastgate Shopping Centre
- Gallagher Convention Centre
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- University of Witwatersrand
- Ellis Park Stadium
- First National Bank Stadium
- Kyalami Racetrack
- Carnival City & Entertainment World
- Hoërskool Dr. E.G. Jansen
- Mediclinic Midstream
- Fourways Mall
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- Carlton Centre
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve
- OR Tambo Conference Centre
- Johannesburg City Hall