O.R. Tambo 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
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Our pick of the best O.R. Tambo Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Delicious and affordable dinner menu, clean room and fantastic breakfast!
Reviewed on 2 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
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
Great relax before the rest of our trip.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Good short term stay close to the airport.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
Great location for restaurants and entertainment. Room clean, if a little old fashioned. Staff helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
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.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
