Ext. 8 Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Things to do

Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Safari with Lunch

Full Day Shopping Tour: Arts, Crafts, and African Garments

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Ext. 8

Royal Majestic Hotel

The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf

Radisson RED Hotel, Johannesburg Rosebank
"Nice modern hotel with clean rooms and a rooftop bar. We stayed here for one night before flying out of Johannesburg. It was a close walk to the Rosebank outdoor mall area which was very convenient."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
"The hotel is well located"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Southern Sun Rosebank
"The hotel is compact without extensive grounds to walk around in. It is located near a mall complex but do take advantage of the hotel's shuttle service to go to and from it. Although the shopping center and hotel are in a relatively safe area, scammers and pick-pockets are known to prey on tourists. ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Where to stay in Ext. 8

Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.

O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.








