Witkoppen Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
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.
Gold Reef City Casino
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
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.
Mall of Africa
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
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Things to do
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
Sterkfontein Caves and Voortrekker Monument Tour
Top hotels in Witkoppen
2 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Pool - Garden - Parking
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
"it was good.........................."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
"Staff were ALL super helpful, friendly and professional. I felt the staff really represented the hotel well. Check-in was easy and relatively quick. I used the gym and it was extremely clean, in good working order and water and towels were available. The gym is a good size for a hotel gym. The hotel ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
La Joya Lodge Conference Centre and Spa
"Lovely getaway lodge"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
"Room had the shower in the main room. Beds were small twin beds. There was a large clump of black hair by the sink. I have brown hair and my wife had red. We used the Resteraunt and clearly stated my wife had a severe allergy to onions. She ordered a hamburger that came with onions. They said they ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
"Clean rooms, friendly, helpful staff. The airport shuttle was right on time and easy to find at the bus terminal area at the airport. The breakfast was very good with lots of selection."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Witkoppen
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bryanston
Bryanston is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Bryanston Organic and Natural Market and The Bryanston Country Club Charity Trust.
Woodmead
Woodmead might not have many top sights, but Rivonia Village and Prison Break Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sunninghill
Sunninghill is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Johannesburg area, you might plan a trip to Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or Nelson Mandela Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
