Lenasia Travel Guide

Johannesburg

Popular places to visit

Montecasino

Montecasino

4.5/5(16 reviews)

With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

Montecasino
Gold Reef City showing a statue or sculpture, art and a city

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.

Gold Reef City Casino
Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square

4.5/5(34 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.

Nelson Mandela Square
Lion Park which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals

Lion & Safari Park

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

Lion & Safari Park
Apartheid Museum showing art and a city

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.

Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg Zoo featuring zoo animals

Johannesburg Zoo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.

Johannesburg Zoo

Things to do

Cape Town Street Art & City Centre Tour

Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour

£23
per adult
Cape Town Photo Walk & City Tour
Johannesburg city

Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup

£74
per adult
Half-Day Johannesburg City Tour with Pickup
Johannesburg Full-Day Tou

Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)

£102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Johannesburg Full-Day Tour(Soweto/Jo-Burg & Apartheid Museum)
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto

£79
per adult
Johannesburg, Apartheid Museum & Soweto
Sterkfontein cave

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience

£83
per adult
Maropeng Cradle of Humankind Museum &Sterkfontein Cave Experience
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

£228
per adult
Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg
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Top hotels in Lenasia

@Sandton Hotel
@Sandton Hotel
3 out of 5
5 Benmore Rd, Sandton, Gauteng
Stay at this 3-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
"I liked the safety and accessibility."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

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@Sandton Hotel
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
3.5 out of 5
135 West Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is £52 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£52
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square ...
8/10 Very Good! (669 reviews)
"enjoyed our stay, surely coming back soon"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

ONOMO Hotel Johannesburg Sandton
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Rivonia Rd. And West St., Benmore, Sandton, Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £72 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£72
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Convinient location"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
4 out of 5
20 Maude Street, Sandton, Gauteng
The price is £63 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£63
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (865 reviews)
"Reception service was great, housekeeping needs to be more attentive, fresh towels usually have hair from other guests, floors are cleaned haphazardly."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
4 out of 5
42 The High Street, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is £182 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
£182
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Melrose Arch Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Outstanding hotel in every way. Service levels were exemplary every single person went above and beyond. Room condition and cleanliness were flawless. Restaurants and food were first class. Taxis easily available and perfect to be walking distance to a small world of restaurants and shopping."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
3 out of 5
93 Grayson Drive, Johannesburg, Gauteng
The price is £52 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
£52
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Johannesburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Nelson Mandela Square ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Relaxing stay.
"Nice, clean and spacious room with comfortable beds. A rather small bathroom but with a big walk-in shower. Good breakfast. Friendly and helpful people at the reception."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Hampton By Hilton Sandton Grayston
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Other neighbourhoods around Lenasia

Mandela House which includes street scenes

Soweto

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela House.

Soweto
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Orlando East

While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.

Orlando East
Gold Reef City featuring a pond, a garden and rides

Johannesburg South

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.

Johannesburg South
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens featuring a park as well as a small group of people

Roodepoort

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.

Roodepoort
Maropeng featuring interior views as well as an individual male

Johannesburg CBD

While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Johannesburg CBD
Johannesburg Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

Randburg

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