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
Things to do in Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa including Kraalkop Nature Reserve, The Wilds, The Cradle of Humankind, The Cradle Nature Reserve, Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Horse Trails, Marievale Bird Sanctuary, Shelter Rock, Modderfontein Reserve.
Restaurants in Greater Johannesburg
1. Kraalkop Nature Reserve
2. The Wilds
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By giwilreker - Johannesburg, South Africa
Beautiful wild gardens restored to former glory. Sit on the lawns with a picnic basket or explore the hills and look for James Delaney's lazer cut animals hidden between the plants. Stunning views over Jozi from the Sundial.
3. 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.
4. The Cradle Nature Reserve
5. Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By 610antonial - Ascot, United Kingdom
Really great short excursion for reptile-mad kids. Very well maintained by knowledgeable enthusiasts who clearly have the animals’ best interests at heart. Our son was especially keen on spending most of his time studying the black mamba and other venomous snakes - very exciting! We also got to hold various animals, zip line over the croc enclosures, and top of the day with a pretty decent pizza. Would highly recommend.
6. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By vernonv435 - Alberton, South Africa
What a pleasure to hike here. Municipal Nature Reserve - free entry. Easy green route and return with easy blue route - ony challenge is to cross the rIver at silent pools! Nice light lunch at cafeteria afterwards.
7. Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Horse Trails
8. Marievale Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By MOYENI - Greater Johannesburg, South Africa
We are avid birders and are embarrassed to admit that in all the years we have lived in Johannesburg we have failed to visit this bird sanctuary. It's a tiny piece of birding paradise that overflows with bird life. The wetlands have become smaller pools that attract a myriad of aquatic life all easily viewed from the comfort of your car. We spotted flamingos, avocets and gallinules among the more common teals, moorhen and red knobbed coots. The sanctuary may be a mere 10 square kilometres but we spent several hours entranced and enthralled. And it is free. Don't forget to bird spot as you drive towards the sanctuary. The pools alongside the road are also busy with feathered species - glossy and bald ibis in stately search of food, widow birds flapping inelegantly above the grasslands and stonechats decorate the fencing.
9. Shelter Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By JannieBez - Benoni, South Africa
Great hike, great views, great time ! Was our first visit and will definitely be back ! The views are awesome and the trail is very well marked. 8km took us just over 3 hours
10. Modderfontein Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By rainbowdeeza - Edenvale, South Africa
This really is a beautiful reserve with so much space to walk and a lovely little dam to sit near and perhaps have a picnic. I'll definitely be coming back.
