Blackheath Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Our pick of the best Blackheath Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The hotel is perfectly acceptable with spacious rooms, but the decor is of the most ordinary kind. The corridors were straight out of The Shining – quite alarmingly long and alienating.
Reviewed on 5 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
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Very clean and well maintained hotel near O.R. Tambo. They have a good restaurant there and provide a free shuttle for their guests.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
I did not have the beakfast but the dining area looked inviting. The shuttle was easily accessed. Alrhough I think the hotel is old it has been nicely renovated. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
I tried to contact the hotel several times to know where to pick up the shuttle at the airport and nobody ever replied leaving me to scramble when I arrived . Interestingly once I tracked it down it was a very well run an efficient process. The need to explain how to find the bus when you land if ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Great value for money!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackheath
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.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Ruimsig Country Club.
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.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Blackheath Travel Guide
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- The Wanderers Golf Club
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