Ext. 8 Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

Gold Reef City Casino

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 reviews)

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.

Nelson Mandela Square
Lion Park which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

Apartheid Museum

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Things to do

Johannesburg

Johannesburg (Sunset & Dinning & Rooftop) Hopping Experience

฿2,484
per adult
Johannesburg (Sunset & Dinning & Rooftop) Hopping Experience
Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

฿1,012
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

฿5,510
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

฿3,293
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

฿3,679
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

฿4,507
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
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Top hotels in Ext. 8

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
4 out of 5
42 The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿6,809 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿6,809
฿7,909 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel in every way. Service levels were exemplary every single person went above and beyond. Room condition and cleanliness were flawless. Restaurants and food were first class. Taxis easily available and perfect to be walking distance to a small world of restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
4 out of 5
24 Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿4,394 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿4,394
฿4,394 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Seek out the Hyde
"The hotel is located at the heart of the action in Rosebank, a short 5 minute walk from the Gautrain station. Dining options are many, including an excellent restaurant in the hotel itself. There's a fully equipped gym for the exercise inclined that's open 24/7."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
4 out of 5
28 TOTTENHAM AVENUE, MELROSE, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,264 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿2,264
฿2,630 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
Well located, well covered stay
"The hotel is well located and has all one could need for a business trip. The staff also very friendly. My only suggestion is that the speed and efficiency of laundry service could be improved."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
4 out of 5
The Zone Oxford Rd Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,112 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿2,112
฿2,754 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)
"Excellent value for money. Comfortable rooms, clean, safe and the restaurant for dinner and breakfast was good too. I stored my bags here safely for 4 days whilst I went on a safari too. The hotel is connected to a shopping mall with a secure entrance / exit, and you can walk to shops and restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
5 out of 5
Lloys Ellis Ave, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿5,503 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿5,503
฿6,328 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿4,126 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿4,126
฿4,792 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (412 reviews)
"Best service staff ever. Two excellent restaurants on site. Great value for the money."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Ext. 8

Mandela House which includes street scenes

Soweto

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Mandela House or Orlando Towers.

Soweto
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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Orlando Towers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
Gold Reef City featuring a pond, a garden and rides

Johannesburg South

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Gold Reef City Casino.

Johannesburg South
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

Johannesburg CBD

While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Roodepoort

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Ruimsig Country Club or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

Roodepoort
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.

Randburg

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