O.R. Tambo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4/5(9 reviews)

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.

Montecasino
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
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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.

Nelson Mandela Square
Lion Park featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Lion & Safari Park
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
Johannesburg Zoo featuring zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4/5(1 review)

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

Johannesburg Zoo

Activities

Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

NZ$508
per adult
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

NZ$165
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Experience Pilanesberg National Park

Pilanesberg National Park - Day Tours & Multiple Days

NZ$203
per adult
Pilanesberg National Park - Day Tours & Multiple Days
Nelson Mandela South Africa

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

NZ$379
per traveller
Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House
All inclusive - 3 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg

NZ$1,912
per adult
All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg
Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Soweto & Apartheid Museum

NZ$171
per adult
Soweto & Apartheid Museum
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Our pick of the best O.R. Tambo Hotel Deals

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 NZ$217 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,609 reviews)
"Clean. Safe. Utilitarian. Needs a bar with seats!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$672 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$672
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly and accommodating staff. Rooms was clean with all the bells and whistles. Restaurant was excellent with staff and food. Was a pleasure staying there."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2025

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
3 out of 5
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$250 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International ...
7.8/10 Good! (499 reviews)
First night in Johannesburg
"The hotel stay was good, but at the lower end of good. The gentleman who checked us in presented as very indifferent. Within 30 min of checking in we noticed that bathroom sink/face basin was not draining. Complained about it to the same person who checked us in, he assured us that he will get maintenance ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025

Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,528 reviews)
"Staff were amazing very helpful, good breakfast. Stay away from the protea nearby - terrible compared to this hotel!"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

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Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
5 out of 5
64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$524 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$524
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (306 reviews)
"Close to airport. Nice accommodations. Casino connected to hotel. As are many restaurants. Have stayed at hotel many times and will continue to do so."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
4 out of 5
64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is NZ$379 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International ...
7.8/10 Good! (299 reviews)
"The property is near the Airport and its very classy also many restaurants and shops around"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
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Other neighbourhoods around O.R. Tambo

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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.

Bedfordview
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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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Sandown

If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.

Sandown
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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.

Sandton
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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.

Midrand
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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.

Melrose

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