Glenvista Travel 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
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind & Sterkfontein Cave Experience (Caves is closed)
5 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Glenvista
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Gold Reef City Casino or Apartheid Museum.
Downtown Johannesburg
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.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Nelson Mandela Foundation are top sights worth seeing.
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Gillooly's Farm or Eastgate Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Rosebank Mall
- Apartheid Museum
- First National Bank Stadium
- East Rand Mall
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
- Carlton Centre
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
- Bedford Centre Shopping Mall