Croydon Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.
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.
Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
Lion & Safari Park
Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
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.
Activities
Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour
Hartbeespoort: Aerial Cable Car Ride
Classic Flight
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Other neighbourhoods around Croydon
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Gillooly's Farm while you're exploring the area.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square 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.
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.
- Montecasino
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Emperors Palace Casino
- Rosebank Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Apartheid Museum
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Ellis Park Stadium
- First National Bank Stadium
- Carnival City & Entertainment World
- Hoërskool Dr. E.G. Jansen
- International Terminal Duty Free Mall
- Fourways Mall
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Rietvlei Nature Reserve
- Carlton Centre
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
- Wanderers Stadium