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$211
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Soweto & Apartheid Museum

Soweto & Apartheid Museum

AU$237
per adult
Soweto & Apartheid Museum
City Sightseeing Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$30
per adult
City Sightseeing Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour

AU$202
per adult
Soweto & Apartheid Museum Guided Tour
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$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
The price is AU$185 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$185
22 July - 23 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! (36 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$245 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$245
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! (1,683 reviews)
"Great option for a quick overnight stay at JNB."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 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$112 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$112
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (621 reviews)
Good experience
"The staff was extremely friendly and professional. Check in was easy and fast. The room was comfortable. We didn’t pre pay for breakfast but it was not a problem we could purchase it every morning from the hotel directly. We had dinner also and it was very good."

Reviewed on 27 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
The price is AU$113 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$113
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (320 reviews)
"Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 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$145 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$145
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location right near the airport rooms were small and the service was incredibly slow in the dining room"

Reviewed on 27 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$132 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$132
5 July - 6 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Good stay just stay in the gate of the hotel don’t recommend walking around outside of the hotel gate. Sketchy area but hotel is nice"

Reviewed on 30 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 Johannesburg City Hall 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

Johannesburg South Travel Guide

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