Blackheath 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.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
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.
Activities
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Our pick of the best Blackheath Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
clean room, close to the airport. efficient staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
The window blinds were not covering well.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The rooms were neat and staff was friendly and
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Room is very basic. Windows are very good to control noise, but the planes fligth over the hotel when landing - so you may hear the noise from time to time (not so many fligths). Restaurant is good (the option breakfeast + diner we took was excelent). Staff is amazing.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Everything was excellant
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Love the location, short walk to Sandton Mall & their buffet breakfast is very delicious. Riffs bar also serves good cocktails & meals.My go to place when im visiting SA
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackheath
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.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
