Parkwood 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.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Activities
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
Our pick of the best Parkwood Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkwood
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club 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.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
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.
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Emperors Palace Casino
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- First National Bank Stadium
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Wanderers Stadium
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Johannesburg Botanical Garden
- Carlton Centre
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
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