Johannesburg South Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Gold Reef City featuring a pond, a garden and rides
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city
Gold Reef City which includes a water park and rides
Gold Reef City featuring heritage architecture
Gold Reef City featuring a fountain, outdoor art and art

Popular places to visit

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

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.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

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.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

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

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Bring your family to Gold Reef City Theme Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Expo Centre Johannesburg

Learn about the events happening in Expo Centre Johannesburg during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Expo Centre Johannesburg

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Johannesburg. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Things to do

Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

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

฿4,408
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

฿4,228
per adult
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour
Hector Peterson memorial place

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

฿2,519
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Soweto & Apartheid Museum

฿4,948
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto & Apartheid Museum
Gold Reef City Mine and Amusement Park Tour

Gold reef city amusement park and mine tour.Private transport

฿5,218
per adult
Gold reef city amusement park and mine tour.Private transport
Nelson Mandela South Africa

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

฿7,197
per traveller
Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House
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Top hotels in Johannesburg South

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Corner of Northern Parkway, Johannesburg South, Gauteng
The price is ฿3,653 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,653
฿4,201 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Gold Reef City Casino and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (45 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, everything was up to a fine standard, the theme park was fabulous"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿4,301 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,301
฿4,946 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,712 reviews)
Great stay.
"Great stay."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿3,016 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿3,016
฿3,469 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Layover in Joburg en route to Zambia. I would love to return for a visit to South Africa and stay in this hotel!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿3,126 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,126
฿3,595 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews)
"Great hotel, would stay again."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,862 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,862
฿3,325 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,934 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,934
฿3,404 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)
"I had a wonderful experience. When I return I will stay here again..!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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Orlando East

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

Orlando East
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Houghton Estate

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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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.

Rosebank
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

Johannesburg South Travel Guide