Birnam Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
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
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Our pick of the best Birnam Hotel Deals
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
Nice safe, secure area , convenient to restaurants and shopping. Excellent location to Hop on Hop Off stop. All the staff are professional and provide exceptional customer service. They were very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg, Melrose Arch
The room was very clean well appointed and comfortable the bed was comfortable. My only complaint would be the lighting in the lighting in the bathroom is not good.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Love the location. Staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Although the hotel appears dark and dated it is very functional for overnight stay close to the airport. Rooms are large , clean and very comfortable. Water pressure in the shower is amazing. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Birnam
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.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
