Top Things to do in Greater Johannesburg
Top Hotels in Greater Johannesburg
- 1. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
- 2. Premier Hotel OR Tambo
- 3. Home Suite Hotels Rosebank
- 4. Sandton Sun
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg
- 6. 54 on Bath
- 7. Maropeng Boutique Hotel
- 8. Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
- 9. The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
- 10. City Lodge Hotel Fourways
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa including South African National Museum of Military History, Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum, Montecasino, Sterkfontein Cave, Sandton City Shopping Centre, The Cradle of Humankind, Sandton Convention Centre, Gautrain, Nelson Mandela Square.
Restaurants in Greater Johannesburg
1. South African National Museum of Military History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
This large museum contains mostly military-related records, journals, weapons and photographs that depict the nation’s participation in large-scale conflicts.
Reviewed By janephere - Benjamin, United States
Fantastic. Everything you visit there is a new exhibit. Some of the rarest and best preserved militeria are on display here. The Museum, is well laid out, exhibits are well described, the facilities are neat and clean. It spans from the 1800 to current. Its an experience seeing the weaponry you used on display in a museum.
2. Apartheid Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,284 reviews
This museum is architecturally interesting and packed with thoughtful, often brutal, reminders of South Africa’s history.
Reviewed By 208anjav - Sydney, Australia
What an interesting experience.. So much information about the history and issues in South Africa and so well put together. Visiting the apartheid museum, really makes you realise how difficult life would have been for some groups in society and a nice touch is the entrance; one side for whites (blankes) and one side for non-whites !
3. Hector Pieterson Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 538 reviews
This tragic museum, opened in 2002, honors the Sowetan schoolchildren slain in a police massacre in 1976.
Reviewed By janephere - Benjamin, United States
A well preserved historical account of extreme brutality against black youth, especially primary and secondary school children who seek to preserve their rights and voices in peaceful manner. Such large scale brutality and crime against humanity where thousands of these children were murdered in cold blood. This is a story of the Soweto uprising, this is the story of infant tears and blood. May the souls represented by those walls rest in peace and bless the land of Africa and its people. I do hope that humanity will never witness this again
4. Montecasino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,713 reviews
Award-winning Montecasino - Gauteng’s number one entertainment destination - is ideally located in the heart of Fourways Johannesburg and is a spectacular 24-7 ‘World at Play’ development meticulously designed to replicate an authentic Tuscan Village. A casino, retail entertainment, corporate hospitality and events, three hotels on property and a luxury office park, it is perfectly packaged to offer the very best in stylish entertainment to deliver a unique and memorable experience. Visitors to Montecasino are immediately captivated by the Italian communal theming and vibrant social and entertainment buzz – an atmosphere that keeps them returning again and again. Catering for both the leisure and business markets through the broad range of facilities, entertainment activities, abundant parking and convenient location just off the main commuter routes; it is clear to see why Montecasino attracts over 9.3 million visitors annually. For more information go to our website or "like" us on Facebook.You would be hard pressed to find another location world-wide that churns the number of entertainment options as those found at Montecasino. From theatre productions to concerts, music and sporting festivals, gaming and casino promotions, world-class events, artists appearances and musicians – Montecasino has got it!
Reviewed By sharonbI2963PP - Pretoria, South Africa
6 Things I really like about Monte Casino- Our family really enjoyed the day. It is kitsch and cool and worth a visit- super fun! 1 It transports you, it is fantasy, it's an escape from politics, crime, the economy- the everyday worries that South Africans face. 2 Musical Theatre at Monte Casino- We enjoyed lunch and went on to see Chicago. Polished perfection. A wonderful showcase for our abundant local talent and the excitement of seeing a musical theatre star from abroad added to the experience. 3 There is something for everyone. You do not have to be a gambler to be entertained. 4 Immaculate- it is really sparkling clean. The public restrooms are pristine despite how many people go in and out of them. 5 Food- Casa Bella -questo ristorante è divino ( one must praise them in Italian even if you have to copy and paste, because you aren't)- really Bellissimo-order the pizza. 6 Cherry on top- you buy your parking ticket upon entry and it is only R10.00. That was a pleasant shock- I expected that it would be way more. Recommended for locals and visitors from abroad.
5. Sterkfontein Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 606 reviews
Situated an hour’s drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Sterkfontein Caves are world-famous for their fossil finds and are a popular visitor destination. After an extensive facelift in 2005, the Sterkfontein Caves site is now home to a top restaurant and conferencing facilities, offering easy access to the caves with modern walkways and a boardwalk past the excavation site where globally acclaimed fossils have been discovered. The Sterkfontein Caves are owned by the University of the Witwatersrand, whose scientists have been responsible for the main excavations at this World Heritage Site. They are credited with many of the most notable discoveries in the caves, including the world-famous fossils of Mrs Ples and Little Foot, the latter being an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than three million years. The tours at the Sterkfontein Caves, which start above ground and then take visitor
Reviewed By MhG011 - Sandton, South Africa
Great guided tour ...we enjoyed the history and exploring the caves with out awesome tour guide who had plenty of historic information to share
6. Sandton City Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderlushhhh - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
This is a great mall and its huge. The selection of shops is excellent, from designer to regular stores. A walkway to Mandella square when you are done to hang out.
7. The Cradle of Humankind
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
Reviewed By G750DMpaulas - Leicester, United Kingdom
This is a great place to visit to see the history of mankind as well as the history of freedom. It tells a powerful story in such a beautiful setting. It is well worth a visit and is very educational. Take the guided tour inside the museum, it is worth it.
8. Sandton Convention Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Located in the heart of Sandton’s business district, with over 22 000m² of convention, exhibition and special event space, 10 600 secure parking bays, conveniently located entertainment centres and over 30 hotels nearby, Sandton Convention Centre is Southern Africa’s most technologically advanced convention centre, offering purpose-built facilities to cater to your every need.
Reviewed By VeganCpt - Cape Town, South Africa
We were there for Hostex 2020 and the Barista Championship hosted by SCASA. The venue is grandly designed and I especially appreciated the art features. Very large spaces for exhibitions. Very professional and efficient staff
9. Gautrain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,459 reviews
Gautrain is Africa’s first world-class, modern rapid rail and bus service for Gauteng, a province regarded as the economic heartland of South Africa.
Reviewed By Pathfinder742885
Whenever I use the gautrain it is always on time and it is also very efficient, very neat inside as well and you cannot miss where you get off because it always reminds you. The ride to the airport is a bit too pricey though
10. Nelson Mandela Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,831 reviews
Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom
Great meeting place, dominated by the giant statue of the great man and surrounded by big, glitzy restaurants, mainly grill houses serving gigantic portions of meat and fish.
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