Rivonia 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.
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.
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
Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour
SOWETO: Ethical, bespoke, authentic, community driven small group
Joburg Art Gallery Hop with Toura Travel Therapy
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Our pick of the best Rivonia Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Clean room, great amenities
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The staff was very helpful and so kind. Very good hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Satisfactory
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Hotel is fine for an airport hotel, food is fine, room was clean and was convenient to airport.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
@Sandton Hotel
Stayed for two nights. The room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Shuttle was not available to pick us up at the Gautrain station unfortunately so we had to cross the street and catch an Uber to the hotel. We used the shuttle to go to Nelson Mandela square the next day. Check-in was quick ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
excellent, friendly, clean. loved it
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rivonia
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Rivonia Travel Guide
- Liliesleaf Farm
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Sandton City Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- Emperors Palace Casino
- Rosebank Mall
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Johannesburg Zoo
- First National Bank Stadium
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Netcare Unitas Hospital
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Lesedi Cultural Village
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- Carlton Centre
