Ferndale Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

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.

Montecasino
Nelson Mandela Square

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.

Nelson Mandela Square
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

Lazer Quest

You can take time to visit Lazer Quest during your travels to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this quaint area.

Lazer Quest

Things to do

Predator Drive -1 Hour

Predator Drive -1 Hour (min. 2 pax)

฿728
per adult
Predator Drive -1 Hour (min. 2 pax)
Harties Cableway Experience Ticket

Harties Cableway Experience Ticket

฿560
per adult
Harties Cableway Experience Ticket
Picture 3 for Activity Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Self Drive

Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Self Drive

฿448
per adult
Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Self Drive
The Munro Drive Photo Stop

Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option

฿554
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Wits Arts Museum

Johannesburg City Evolution, Arts and Museums Walking Tour

฿1,214
per adult
Johannesburg City Evolution, Arts and Museums Walking Tour
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

฿1,296
per adult
Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Ferndale

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 ฿4,416 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,416
฿5,078 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,793 reviews)
"I usually get a day room at City Lodge Hotel on my way out of Joburg. I choose them because they typically have a good online rate for an overnight stay. The hotel is massive - you could easily walk 15 mins to your room if it is at the far end of the footprint. The staff is always lovely and my room ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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 ฿3,093 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿3,093
฿3,556 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (1,021 reviews)
"Nice upscale hotel near the airport. Comfortable beds, nice linens, very quiet. Got a good nights rest here. Staff was exceptional. Breakfast is great (not free. ZAR 225) with lots of choices."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,103 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,103
฿2,442 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (718 reviews)
"We arrived after 24 hours of plane travel. We were great warmly, even though the staff was very busy with some unhappy travelers. I room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Restraunt staff was exceptional ecspecially Lizwe. I would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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 ฿2,737 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿2,737
฿3,180 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Very late check-in and very early check-out. Ideal hotel!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿3,036 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿3,036
฿3,492 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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! (277 reviews)
Excellent service
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

@Sandton Hotel
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,516 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿2,516
฿2,918 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
"The room was big and had a convenient shuttle service to the airport."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Ferndale

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Bryanston

Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.

Bryanston
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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Fourways

Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Fourways
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Morningside

Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or Nelson Mandela Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Morningside
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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.

Sandton
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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown

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