Kensington Travel Guide

Johannesburg

A cityscape with tall buildings and a sunset sky.

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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

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half Day Tour

Johannesburg and Soweto: Half-Day Tour

£53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg and Soweto: 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
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
Picture 4 for Activity A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour

Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Soweto Food & Beer Bike Tour
Full-Day Tour in Pilanesberg National Park

Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria

£183
per adult
Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg or Pretoria
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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 £135 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£135
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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 ...
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Sandton Sun & Towers

Sandton Sun & Towers

5 out of 5
Cnr. Fith And Alice Streets Johannesburg Gauteng
The price is £181 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£181
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 ...
Sandton Sun & Towers
Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £106 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
£106
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,637 reviews)
"The rooms were clean but a bit worn, with the essential amenitites (but no hairdryer, for example). The location is excellent with every 15 minute shuttle to and from load / unload areas of the airport, which is a 5 minute ride. The restaurant offers a buffet dinner (and individual dinners as well), ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 £96 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
£96
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

4 out of 5
73 Gladiator Street Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £89 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£89
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The rooms are clean"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
@Sandton Hotel

@Sandton Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd Sandton Gauteng
The price is £89 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£89
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (393 reviews)
"I liked my room and the views! I was on the 19th floor, and it was beautiful up there! I like the fact that the room had a microwave and other amenities that were useful for a comfortable stay. And the staff? Very professional and helpful. Also enjoyed the breakfast options. Overall my stay was great ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

@Sandton Hotel
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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 Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center 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 4th Avenue Parkhurst or Cresta Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.

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