Apartheid Museum

The Johannesburg Apartheid Museum details the events of the 20th century, a notoriously dark time in South African history when a system of racial segregation and oppression was in place in the country. A visit to the museum helps shed light on the past, as well as the state of the nation's society today.

• Web:

  www.apartheidmuseum.org

• Address:

  Northern Park Way & Gold Reef Road, Johannesburg

• Phone:

  +27 11 309 4700

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Sun 9am–5pm, Mon & Tue closed

Botanical Gardens & Emmarentia Dam

Get away from the bustling city and take a relaxing walk in the lush, tranquil environment of the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. Enjoy different areas in the gardens or feed the ducks by the Emmarentia Dam nearby. Located north of the city centre.

• Web:

  www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com/services-facilities/botanical-gardens/about

• Address:

  Olifants Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg

• Phone:

  +27 11 712 6600

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6am–6pm

Bothongo Wondercave

The Wonder Cave is the third biggest cave in South Africa. After taking the 90 steps below ground level, you transfer onto an elevator to be lowered another 60 meters underground. See many fossils, rhinestone pools, cave pearls and much more. This is an amazing sight.

• Web:

  www.rhinolion.co.za/visitors-guide/wonder-cave-index

• Address:

  520 Kromdraai Road, Kromdraai, Krugersdorp

• Phone:

  +27 11 957 0106

• More info:

  Located within the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve and uses the same entrance

Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary

Bushbabies Monkey Sanctuary is a lovely multi-species primate rehabilitation centre which provides shelter for animals that have been abandoned or abused. Come here and watch them going about their daily lives in a natural environment. Another on-site attraction is an elephant sanctuary.

• Web:

  www.monkeysanctuary.co.za

• E-mail:

  info@monkeysanctuary.co.za

• Address:

  R104, Hartbeespoort, Johannesburg

• Phone:

  +27 12 258 9904

• More info:

  The sanctuary is located in the foothills and gorges of the Magaliesberg mountain range, close to Hartbeespoort Dam

FNB Stadium

This football and Rugby union stadium plays host to both sporting and cultural events, such as different concerts. Whichever one brings you here, you will not get disappointed in this incredible venue. Have a look at their webpage for more information on what is on while you are visiting.

• Web:

  www.stadiummanagement.co.za

• E-mail:

  enquiries@stadiummanagement.co.za

• Address:

  First National Bank Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg

• Phone:

  +27 11 247 5300

Gold Reef City

The Gold Reef City is a theme park with a casino, rides and a giant roller coaster, all on a former gold mine. Museums and craft shops are housed in replica buildings of the 1890 gold rush days, tours go deep into the tunnels around the Number 14 shaft. See traditional miners’ gumboot dancing in the theatre.

• Web:

  www.goldreefcity.co.za

• Address:

  Corner Northern Parkway & Data Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg

• Phone:

  +27 11 248 6800