Sandown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Activities
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
2-Day Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria Guided Tour
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Half-Day Guided Pretoria City Tour
Our pick of the best Sandown Hotel Deals
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025
Davinci Hotel And Suites On Nelson Mandela Square
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025
BlackBrick Sandton Two
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandown
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.
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.
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.
Bryanston
Visitors to Bryanston enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market is worth a stop.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Rosebank Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- Mall of Africa
- Apartheid Museum
- East Rand Mall
- First National Bank Stadium
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Ellis Park Stadium
- University of Witwatersrand
- Wanderers Stadium
- Mediclinic Midstream
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden