O.R. Tambo 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.

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.

Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Activities

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari
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Other neighbourhoods around O.R. Tambo

Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.

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

Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square 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 Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.

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.
- Emperors Palace Casino
- International Terminal Duty Free Mall
- Montecasino
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Sandton Convention Centre
- Apartheid Museum
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Johannesburg Zoo
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Hoërskool Dr. E.G. Jansen
- First National Bank Stadium
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Johannesburg Botanical Garden
- Carlton Centre
- Carnival City & Entertainment World