Menlyn 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

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline

Pretoria,Johannesburg,soweto & Apartheid Museum tour

Cradle of Humankind Tour - Sterkfontein Caves with Maropeng Tour

Half-Day Guided Pretoria City Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Menlyn

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

Hatfield
Visitors to Hatfield enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Hatfield Plaza is worth a stop.

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.

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.