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

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
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

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

Southgate Mall

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Southgate Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Southgate Mall

Things to do

Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

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

฿4,424
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Soweto & Apartheid Museum

฿4,965
per adult
Soweto & Apartheid Museum
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

฿4,243
per adult
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour
Hector Peterson memorial place

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

฿2,528
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

฿1,679
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Pretoria Half-Day Private Tour

Pretoria Half-Day Private Tour

฿2,707
per adult
Pretoria Half-Day Private Tour
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,604 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿3,604
฿4,144 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"I felt very comfortable here, and w"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 ฿4,461 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,461
฿5,130 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (1,666 reviews)
"Great place to stay when getting off a 14 hour flight! Staff was friendly and we had no problems!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is ฿2,398 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿2,398
฿2,758 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (210 reviews)
"I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone @Sandton Hotel for making my stay so wonderful. From the warm welcome at the door to the little extra touches throughout my visit, you all made me feel right at home. Your kindness, friendliness, and genuine care didn’t go unnoticed — it truly made ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 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
The price is ฿2,079 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿2,079
฿2,411 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (312 reviews)
"The Best Experience Ever!!!!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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 ฿1,721 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿1,721
฿1,999 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
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! (616 reviews)
"My flight arrived at 4am and Lenah made provisions for us to check in early. We had a great stay. First time in South Africa and the hotel was our first stay. Very convenient from the airport. Thank you Lenah"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 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 ฿2,776 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿2,776
฿3,225 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great facility!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. 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 Museum Africa 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