Birnam 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.
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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Johannesburg: Half-Day Apartheid Museum Tour
Our pick of the best Birnam Hotel Deals
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Great service & friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
High standards throughout.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott JHB Melrose Arch
Staff where fantastic
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Villa Moyal
It was nice to have the space at Villa Moyal, but with everything around you surrounded by high fences, razor & electric wire, I was not excited to walk at night. I would have rather stayed a few blocks away, closer to the restaurants and shops of Melrose Arch.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025
The Capital Melrose
The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The room and the hotel are clean. The bed was comfortable. We had a nice stay.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The hotel was extremely clean
Reviewed on 11 Feb 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, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square 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.
