Attractions in Johannesburg
When traveling to Johannesburg, South Africa be sure to check out all the unique and fun-filled attractions located in and around the area.
Attractions geared for children or the entire family are many. The Johannesburg Zoo is a great way to spend the day. It is located on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Upper Park Drive in Parkview, Johannesburg. The zoo offers many ways to see the 2070 animals in residence. Some of the tours available to visitors include a Ferry Tour, a Behind the Scenes Tour, and Day and Night Safaris. They even offer school educational programs, holiday programs, and the Biofacts Museum.
If it’s a rhino or an elephant one wants to see, a great family adventure is a visit to the Inyati Game Reserve. The Reserve offers beautiful chalet accommodations, authentic dining experiences, morning and evening vehicle safari rides, and walking safaris. Activities offered by the Reserve include a swimming pool, a gym, and opportunities for stargazing and fishing. One can find the Reserve in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, near the Kruger National Park.
A nice place to visit for an evening out is The Market Theater. The theater offers live shows such as performances by the Mouthpiece Theatre Company and the Northumberland Theatre Company, concerts by Dave Cartwright, and it also has a cinema showing up-to-date films such as Men Who Stare at Goats, Alice in Wonderland, and Sherlock Holmes.
The Johannesburg Botanical Gardens is a wonderful place to spend a few hours enjoying the rose garden and the herb patch, the ponds and fountains, and the Shakespearean Garden. The adjoining dam offers visitors the opportunity for canoeing, sailing, and diving. This is such a popular spot in the area, one will always encounter daily dog walkers, runners, cyclists, and picnickers. Open from sunrise to sunset, the main entrance is on Olifants Road.