Sandown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Full-Day Sun City & Pilanesberg Game Reserve Tour
Half-Day Guided Tour of Johannesburg and Soweto Township
Half-Day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour
Half-Day Guided Pretoria City Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Sandown
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.
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.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
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.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Lion & Safari Park
- Rosebank Mall
- Mall of Africa
- Apartheid Museum
- East Rand Mall
- First National Bank Stadium
- University of Witwatersrand
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Wanderers Stadium
- Mediclinic Midstream
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden