O.R. Tambo Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Activities
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Pilanesberg National Park - Day Tours & Multiple Days
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg
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Other neighbourhoods around O.R. Tambo
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange 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.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
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.
- Emperors Palace Casino
- International Terminal Duty Free Mall
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Johannesburg Zoo
- First National Bank Stadium
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Wanderers Stadium
- Fourways Mall
- Johannesburg Botanical Garden
- Carnival City & Entertainment World
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Carlton Centre
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital