Johannesburg South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gold Reef City featuring a park, a pond and rides
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city
Gold Reef City showing a water park and rides
Gold Reef City which includes heritage architecture
Gold Reef City showing a fountain, art and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Gold Reef City showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art

Gold Reef City Casino

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.

Gold Reef City Casino
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city

Apartheid Museum

5/5(13 reviews)

Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.

Apartheid Museum
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Bring your family to Gold Reef City Theme Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Expo Centre Johannesburg

Learn about the events happening in Expo Centre Johannesburg during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Expo Centre Johannesburg

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Johannesburg. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve

Activities

Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

AU$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Hector Peterson memorial place

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

AU$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Orlando Towers, Soweto

Soweto half day Tour

AU$89
per adult
Soweto half day Tour
Nelson Mandela South Africa

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

AU$343
per traveller
Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House
Soweto Half Day Tour

Soweto Half Day Tour

AU$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto Half Day Tour
Gold Reef City Mine and Amusement Park Tour

Gold reef city amusement park and mine tour.Private transport

AU$249
per adult
Gold reef city amusement park and mine tour.Private transport
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Our pick of the best Johannesburg South Hotel Deals

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Corner of Northern Parkway, Johannesburg South, Gauteng
The price is AU$169 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$169
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gold Reef City Casino and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Great Family Fun
"Everything was just right!! Such welcoming and helpful staff. Cant find any fault with our stay - we had a fabulous time"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5, OR Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$233 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$233
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,688 reviews)
Overnight stay
"The stay was only for one night before our onward journey. We ate in the cafe area on a couple of occasions and everyone in the group had something different but everyone said the food was delicious."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

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@Sandton Hotel
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport

4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$112 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$112
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (336 reviews)
"Safe Gluten Free foods. Clean rooms and excellent service!! Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$148 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$148
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This is my third stay here and it was as good as the first time. The friendly staff is the highlight. Nothing is too much to ask and everyone has such pride - it shows! The breakfast buffet is delicious. The shuttle to and from the airport is perfect and easy to catch. The perfect play for an overnight ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$131 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$131
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (635 reviews)
"The lady at check-in acted put out to check us in and answer our few questions. The room was nice and clean and comfortable, and the staff person behind the counter this morning greeted us with a smile and was so friendly. Unlike the person last night. It was a nice hotel."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg South

Maropeng showing interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Johannesburg CBD
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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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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.

Rosebank
Johannesburg Botanical Garden which includes a park

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.

Randburg

Johannesburg South Travel Guide

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