Fordsburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Activities
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Fordsburg Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The Southern Sun O. R. Tambo Hotel was a home away from home for us. We stayed there one day at the beginning of our trip to South Africa and for three days at the end. The hotel staff did everything they could to make us feel welcome. The hotel is very clean and well-appointed. The breakfast is ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The spa is excellent. Well trained staff and great massage and facial. Room was clean. But towels are very small. Unfortunately the power kept going off and their generator only provided lighting, no power sockets or tv which was frustrating. Investing in a better generator backup system would be ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
The rooms were comfortable. The staff was amazing and friendly. Food and service were great.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The shuttle service is great and regular. The driver was very helpful and he loaded and unloaded the bags alone. The hotel cleanness is acceptable.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Very nice staff. Quick check in. Room was clean and very comfortable. Bed was especially comfy after long flight. We enjoyed to delicious breakfast!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fordsburg
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Nelson Mandela Bridge and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Fordsburg Travel Guide
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