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

Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

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

AU$212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Hector Peterson memorial place

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

AU$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

Soweto by Tuk-Tuk

AU$81
per adult
Soweto by Tuk-Tuk
Pretoria Half-Day Private Tour

Pretoria Half-Day Private Tour

AU$130
per adult
Pretoria Half-Day Private Tour
Orlando Towers, Soweto

Soweto half day Tour

AU$90
per adult
Soweto half day Tour
Soweto Half Day Tour

Soweto Half Day Tour

AU$191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto Half Day Tour
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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
The price is AU$169 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$169
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gold Reef City Casino and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"I felt very comfortable here, and w"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

Gold Reef City Theme Park Hotel
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$242 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$242
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,672 reviews)
"Top notch! Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg, Boksburg, Gauteng
The price is AU$97 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$97
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (616 reviews)
"My flight arrived at 4am and Lenah made provisions for us to check in early. We had a great stay. First time in South Africa and the hotel was our first stay. Very convenient from the airport. Thank you Lenah"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
4.5 out of 5
Estate 154, Corner 3rd & 6th Avenue, Bredell, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$112 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$112
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (317 reviews)
"The property was clean and well maintained. The close proximity to the airport is very important to me. I’ll definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
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$152 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$152
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great facility!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street, Rhodesfield, Kempton Park, Gauteng
The price is AU$130 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$130
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
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)
"The hotel is upmarket and staff is friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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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 Museum Africa and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
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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.

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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Houghton Estate

If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Houghton Estate
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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

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