Johannesburg South Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gold Reef City featuring a park, a pond and rides
Apartheid Museum which includes art and a city
Gold Reef City showing a water park and rides
Gold Reef City which includes heritage architecture
Gold Reef City showing a fountain, art and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

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
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
First National Bank Stadium

First National Bank Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

First National Bank Stadium

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Bring your family to Gold Reef City Theme Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Gold Reef City Theme Park

Expo Centre Johannesburg

Learn about the events happening in Expo Centre Johannesburg during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Expo Centre Johannesburg

Southgate Mall

During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Southgate Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Southgate Mall

Activities

Soweto Half Day Tour

Soweto Half Day Tour

AU$189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto Half Day Tour
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

AU$202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Nelson Mandela South Africa

Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House

AU$344
per traveller
Soweto Township Cultural Tour incl Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela House
Local greetings using signs, that's how we do it in Soweto.

Soweto Township Tours

AU$86
per adult
Soweto Township Tours
Orlando Towers, Soweto

Soweto half day Tour

AU$89
per adult
Soweto half day Tour
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

AU$80
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
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Our pick of the best Johannesburg South Hotel Deals

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
3 out of 5
Corner of Northern Parkway, Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$200 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Gold Reef City Casino and Gold Reef City Theme ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
"Greeted with a warm and friendly welcome on arrival. The hotel offers a shuttle from/to the parking area and to/from the Gold Reef City Casino. The park is well maintained. All facilities and walkways are kept very clean which was a pleasant surprise. Breakfast at Barney’s Restaurant offered a wide ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sep. 2024

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
4 out of 5
Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$193 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$193
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,407 reviews)
Great breakfast, poor wi-fi
"Excellent breakfast buffet, convenient airport shuttle (though a bit hard to find at the airport), lousy wi-fi."

Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

Southern Sun O.R. Tambo International Airport
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 AU$178 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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! (1,454 reviews)
"Proximity to airport"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$142 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$142
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"A very good hotels and my go to hotel for over night sleep"

Reviewed on 12 Dec. 2024

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$109 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$109
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Dec. 2024

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall, O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$540 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$540
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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)
"Fabulous"

Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Johannesburg South

Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

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.

Johannesburg CBD
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Maboneng Precinct

Maboneng Precinct is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Museum of African Design and POPArt Theatre.

Maboneng Precinct
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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Orlando Towers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
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Downtown Johannesburg

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Johannesburg
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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.

Rosebank
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg

Johannesburg South Travel Guide

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