Irene 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

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
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Other neighbourhoods around Irene

Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.

Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.

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.

Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
- Montecasino
- Sandton City Mall
- Mall of Africa
- Time Square Casino
- Union Buildings
- National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
- Voortrekker Monument
- Netcare Unitas Hospital
- Loftus Versfeld Stadium
- Mediclinic Midstream
- Pretoria Urology Hospital
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Freedom Park Heritage Site & Museum