Kensington Travel Guide

Johannesburg

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Rhodes Park

8.0/10 (1 review)
Rhodes Park is just one of the places to see in Johannesburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
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Things to do

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

£134
per adult
From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

£39
per adult
Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour

£90
per adult
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum

£78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour

Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour

£123
per adult
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour

Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Kensington

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £127 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£127
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,004 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast is excellent and the decor and pool area were very comfortable for lounging around. Extremely convenient for morning flights out, or early pick-up for a safari tour (breakfast is available from 4am!). Only disappointment was the gym, which was OK if you like treadmills, but it only ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £107 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£107
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,636 reviews)
"Excellent airport shuttle. Very helpfull"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport

4 out of 5
Corner of York and Gladiator Streets Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £90 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£90
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Excellent service at Protea Hotel OR Tambo! A special thank you to Katlego, who was incredibly friendly, welcoming, professional, efficient, and helpful. She made our check-in quick, smooth, and completely stress-free. Her warm attitude and outstanding customer service made us feel valued from the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is £182 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£182
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
"Clean. Convenient. Friendly Staff. Perfect Business Hotel."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Sandton Sun & Towers
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG

4 out of 5
O.R. Tambo Airport Johannesburg Boksburg Gauteng
The price is £76 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£76
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boksburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (938 reviews)
"Excellent staff Phenomenal people and place 100+"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £85 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£85
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
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Where to stay in Kensington

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A large public square with a prominent statue in the center, surrounded by historic buildings and a modern skyscraper.

Sandton

Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

A cityscape with a prominent cylindrical skyscraper, a stadium, and surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

Rosebank

Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.

A tree-lined street with purple flowers.

O.R. Tambo

If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, winding roads, and a river.

Midrand

You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

A cityscape with purple flowering trees, a stadium, and a distant view of the ocean.

Randburg

Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.

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