Orlando East Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Our pick of the best Orlando East Hotel Deals
Garden Court Sandton City
This was my first time visiting JNB. Location was fantastic close to the mall and Mandela square. Staff was fantastic and breakfast with lots of varieties. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Staff was very attentive to details.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
While this isn’t the most luxurious or contemporary hotel, it feels very homely and public spaces are charming - as are the staff, who made us feel vsry welcome.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
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
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Great location next to the Gautrain & Sandton City. Modern clean rooms, with kind and responsive staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Orlando East
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Mandela's House or Credo Mutwa Cultural Village.
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 Nelson Mandela Bridge and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
