Ext. 8 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
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Our pick of the best Ext. 8 Hotel Deals
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
The staff was nice and welcoming but the facility looks like it’s in need of some renovation. It’s looking a a bit the worse for wear and inadequate of bad lighting choices in places like the bathrooms makes the place look like a motel.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Southern Sun Rosebank
AC was noisy. No actual windows. Hotel is clean though the breakfast is decent but 54 on bath much much better.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
54 On Bath
Would definitely book again 😀
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg - Rosebank by IHG
Room was absolutely acceptable and housekeeping staff helpful
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Parktonian All Suite Hotel
The room Very good room I enjoyed the staff very good nice people 😊
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ext. 8
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Mandela's House or Soweto Theatre.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, South Western Townships and Mandela's House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.
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 Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
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.
