Birnam Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Things to do
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightlife Experience in Johannesburg
Pretoria Tour-Voortrekker Monument, Town, Union Buildings
Top hotels in Birnam
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
M club excellent food choices and drinks
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
A wonderful stay! Staff exceptional
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott JHB Melrose Arch
Hotel is in very nice and safe area. It's modern clean and staff where excellent. Breakfast was good. However the rooms are stuffy and I didn't like the fact that there is only a curtain separating the bed from the bathroom. I would stay again in Melrose arch but not this hotel
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Capital Melrose
I booked two rooms at the Capital Hotel in Melrose for a business trip. Upon arrival, we were informed that there was no record of our booking, despite us having a confirmation for that same day. After presenting the confirmation, we were told that the booking had actually been made at the Capital ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Delicious and affordable dinner menu, clean room and fantastic breakfast!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Good bed and breakfast. Also very convenient because of close proximity to the airport.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Birnam
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
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.
