Orlando West Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Mandela House
Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela to find artifacts and memorabilia relating to the life of South Africa’s most famous public figure.
Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial during your trip to Johannesburg. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Activities
Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience
4-day Soweto & Pretoria, Lion Park, Magalies/Pilanesberg Safari
On the footprints of Mandela/ Half Day Tour
Soweto Tour with Lesedi Cultural Village Day Tour
Soweto Night Tour with Pickup
Half-Day Walking Tour in Soweto
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Other neighbourhoods around Orlando West
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela House.
Florida
When in Florida, you can plan a visit to Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial and Mandela House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Gold Reef City Casino or Apartheid Museum.
Melville
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Melville. You might consider stopping by 7th Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden or Clearwater Mall.
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
- Montecasino
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Sandton City Mall
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Apartheid Museum
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Ellis Park Stadium
- First National Bank Stadium
- Fourways Mall
- Silverstar Casino
- Greenstone Shopping Centre
- Krugersdorp Game Reserve
- Carlton Centre
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Sterkfontein Caves
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Wanderers Stadium