Rivonia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Liliesleaf Farm
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Liliesleaf Farm in Johannesburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area.
Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Joburg Art Gallery Hop with Toura Travel Therapy
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Our pick of the best Rivonia Hotel Deals
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Would recommend for overnight stay in Jo’berg. Hotel is part of the airport and is a 5 min walk. You do not need to organise a transfer to the hotel. Just follow the signs from Arrivals. Room was large and clean. Comfortable bed and nice bathroom. Nice outdoor pool area with well priced food and ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Clean and spacious with excellent facilities. Aircon flap was not functioning though.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
We had an early am flight didn't eat breaskfast
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Southern Sun Sandton Sun & Towers
Wonderful stay at a very good and well kept hotel. Central and around some amazing restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Garden Court Sandton City
Excellent. Will stay there again
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Very Nice place, Nice service. We havé appreciated
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rivonia
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or The MARC are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
