O.R. Tambo Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Gold Reef City Casino
4.5/5(10 reviews)
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Nelson Mandela Square
4.5/5(35 reviews)
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
Sandton City Mall
4.5/5(37 reviews)
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
4.5/5(14 reviews)
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Apartheid Museum
4.5/5(22 reviews)
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
UNISA
4/5(5 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Things to do
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
£99
per adult
Soweto and Johannesburg Exclusive Full Day Guided Tour
£79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
6 Day Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
£1,485
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in O.R. Tambo
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £128 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
£128
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (1,937 reviews)
The room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast is very good. Our only complaint would be that the walls are pretty thin because we could clearly understand what our neighbors in the next room were saying.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £99 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
£99
15 Jun - 16 Jun
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! (1,625 reviews)
Close to airport, free shuttle, great stop over before flight
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport by IHG
Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £427 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
£427
10 Jun - 11 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Such a great layover hotel!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Peermont Metcourt at Emperors Palace
Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £121 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£121
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal ...
8/10 Very Good! (617 reviews)
Clean room, very comfortable.short walk to a number of eating places, very convenient for the airport and has a great shuttle.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Peermont D'oreale Grande at Emperors Palace
64 Jones Road Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £260 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£260
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
Close to Airport and excellent choices of Restaurants and the staff is amazing
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Peermont Mondior At Emperors Palace
64 Jones Road Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is £154 per night from 17 May to 18 May
£154
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Emperors Palace Casino and International Terminal ...
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Other neighbourhoods around O.R. Tambo
Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
Houghton Estate
4/5(2 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Victory Theater and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Boulders Shopping Centre or Mall of Africa.
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.
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- Visit Benoni
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- Visit City Deep
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- Visit Elsburg
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- Visit Germiston
- Visit Halfway House
- Visit Illovo
- Visit Bedfordview
- Visit Benmore Gardens
- Visit Bezuidenhout Valley
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- Visit Daveyton
- Visit Downtown Johannesburg
- Visit Farrarmere
- Visit Gallo Manor
- Visit Hillbrow
- Visit Houghton Estate
- Visit Kensington
- Visit Kew
- Visit Lyndhurst
- Visit Modderfontein
- Visit Rosebank
- Visit Sandton
- Visit Sunninghill
- Visit Kempton Park
- Visit Thembisa
- Visit Witfield
