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Johannesburg (Sunset & Dinning & Rooftop) Hopping Experience
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Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Wildlife & nature
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari
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Classic Flight
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Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
What to do in Johannesburg
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.

First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melrose Arch Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Areas of Johannesburg

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.

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.

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.

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.

Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.

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.
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Nelson Mandela Square
- Rosebank Mall
- Lion & Safari Park
- East Rand Mall
- First National Bank Stadium
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Gallagher Convention Centre
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Loftus Versfeld Stadium
- Time Square Casino
- Johannesburg City Hall
- Wanderers Stadium
- Voortrekker Monument
- National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
- Sterkfontein Caves
- Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
- Netcare Unitas Hospital
- Embassy of the Republic of Poland
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