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Sandton is a financial centre of Johannesburg, South Africa and forms part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. The name of the city came from the combination of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston.


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1 - Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square is a public square and shopping centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The square was formerly known as Sandton Square and was named for the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela in March 2004.

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2 - Bryanston

   6 km away
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3 - Sightseeing | Johannesburg

   11 km away

Visit the bustling Maboneng market, marvel at The Cosmopolitan, learn more about the transformation of this creative inner-city precinct and more on this 2-hour walking tour.

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4 - Johannesburg Zoo South Africa

   7 km away

Pretoria, is one of South Africa’s three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.

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5 - Nelson Mandela Bridge

   10 km away

Nelson Mandela Bridge is a bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the fourth of five bridges which cross the railway lines and sidings located just west of Johannesburg Park Station, the first being the Johan Rissik Bridge adjacent to the station.

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6 - Horseback Riding in Johannesburg

   11 km away

Johannesburg, affectionately known as Jo’burg by locals, is South Africa’s largest city and is rich in history and culture. If you are staying in Johannesburg and want a city-break adventure into the stunning South African wilderness, this horseb...

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7 - Braamfontein

   10 km away

Braamfontein is a central suburb of Johannesburg, in South Africa, seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and some of South Africa's major corporations such as Liberty Holdings Limited, JD Group, Sappi, Bidvest Bank and Hollard.

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8 - Johannesburg

   11 km away

Johannesburg, informally known as Jozi, Joburg or "the city of gold", is the largest city in South Africa and one of the 50 largest urban areas in the world.

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9 - Tours & Sightseeing | Day Trips from Johannesburg

   18 km away

Step foot into a captivating journey through time with a visit to the vibrant township of Soweto and the Apartheid Museum, key icons of South Africa's profound history. This is more than just a ticket; it's an opportunity to immerse oneself into the rich culture, traditions, and diversity of the South African people. Get a glimpse into the Apartheid era, a period that shaped the nation, where the black, coloured, and Indian communities faced adversity and injustice. Originating from the 1930s colonial government's separation policies, the township of Soweto stands today as a testament to resilience and unity. Feel the pulse of history as you traverse Soweto, a township teeming with tales of migrant mine workers from neighboring countries who sought prosperity in Johannesburg and made Soweto their home. This visit promises more than just sightseeing. It assures an unforgettable experience, embedding memories of South Africa’s unique narrative and indomitable spirit. Book now, and embark on an adventure through time that will leave you forever changed.

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10 - Johannesburg North

   11 km away

Johannesburg North is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region C of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

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11 - Nizamiye Masjid

   13 km away

Nizamiye Masjid, often called the Nizamiye Mosque, is a mosque situated in the city of Midrand, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa.

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12 - Gold Reef City

   15 km away

Gold Reef City is an amusement park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Located on an old gold mine which closed in 1971, the park is themed around the gold rush that started in 1886 on the Witwatersrand, the buildings on the park are designed to mimic the same period.

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13 - Apartheid Museum

   15 km away

The Apartheid Museum is a museum in Johannesburg, South Africa illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa. The museum, part of the Gold Reef City complex, was opened in November 2001.

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14 - Diepkloof

   18 km away

Diepkloof is a large zone of Soweto township in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is also sometimes referred to as Diepmeadow, if considered as a single township with the nearby Meadowlands.

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15 - Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

   21 km away

Roodepoort is a town in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Formerly an independent municipality, Roodepoort became part of the Johannesburg municipality in the late 1990s, along with Randburg and Sandton.

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16 - Soweto

   26 km away

Soweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships.

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17 - Eldorado Park

   28 km away

Eldorado Park is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region G of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It lies on the southern boundary of Soweto and prior to 1994, was a Coloured township during Apartheid.

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18 - Pretoria

   32 km away

Pretoria is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa. Cape Town is the legislative capital whereas Bloemfontein is the judicial capital.

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19 - Rietvlei Nature Reserve

   32 km away

Rietvlei Nature Reserve, located in southern Pretoria, is about 4,000 hectares in size, and includes the entirety of the Rietvlei Dam which impounds the Rietvlei River, in Gauteng, South Africa.

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20 - Zakariyya Park

   33 km away
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21 - Rietvlei Dam

   34 km away

The Rietvlei dam is an earth-fill type dam and is one of a number of dams supplying water to the Pretoria region of South Africa. It supplies around 41 million liters of drinking water daily, about 5.9% of the water requirement of Pretoria. The dam mainly serves for municipal and industrial use. Its hazard potential has been ranked high.

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22 - Hartbeespoort

   44 km away

Hartbeespoort, informally also known as "Harties", is a small resort town in the North West Province of South Africa, situated on slopes of the Magaliesberg mountain and the banks of the Hartbeespoort Dam.

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23 - Hartebeestpoort Dam

   45 km away

The Struben Dam Bird Sanctuary is located in Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, in part of what was once the farm Hartebeestpoort 362 JR, which was owned by F.E.B. Struben.

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Sandton is a wealthy and affluent suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is one of the most affluent and expensive areas to live in South Africa. The name comes from the combination of two of the suburb's major streets, Sandton Drive and Five Roses Drive.

1. Check the weather forecast and pack accordingly.

2. Bring comfortable walking shoes as you will do a lot of walking while sightseeing.

3. Be sure to pack your sunscreen as the sun can be quite strong.

4. When visiting religious sites, be sure to dress appropriately.

5. Have some Rand (South African currency) on hand for small purchases.

Some popular experiences include exploring the city's many shopping and dining options, visiting the famous Nelson Mandela Square, and taking a game drive through the nearby Johannesburg Zoo.













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