Best Places to Visit in Johannesburg, South Africa

1. Johannesburg Best Places to Visit in (South Africa)

2. Mandela House (Museum in Soweto, South Africa) The Nelson Mandela National Museum is located on the Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa. The former African leader Nelson Mandela lived in the house from 1946 to 1962. • Address: 8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa • Opened: 1945 • Hours: Sunday - 9am–4:45pm Monday - 9am–4:45pm Tuesday - 9am–4:45pm Wednesday - 9am–4:45pm Thursday - 9am–4:45pm Friday - 9am–4:45pm Saturday - 9am–4:45pm

3. Gold Reef City (Amusement park in Johannesburg South, South Africa) Golde Reef City is an amusement park themed around the gold rush that began in 1886. The park is also located on the gold mine which was closed in 1971. It is a must visit when travelling in Johannesburg. • Address: Northern Pkwy & Data Cres, Johannesburg, 2159, South Africa • Area : Ormondea • Hours : Sunday - 9:30am–5pm Monday - Closed Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - 9:30am–5pm Thursday - 9:30am–5pm Friday - 9:30am–5pm Saturday - 9:30am–5pm

4. Apartheid Museum (Museum in Johannesburg South, South Africa) The Apartheid Museum is dedicated to the apartheid and 20th century history of South Africa. This museum was opened in 2001 and is a part of the Gold Reef City complex. • Address: Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa • Opened: 2001 • Hours: Sunday - 9am–5pm Monday - 9am–5pm Tuesday - 9am–5pm Wednesday - 9am–5pm Thursday - 9am–5pm Friday - 9am–5pm Saturday - 9am–5pm

5. Johannesburg Zoo(Zoo in Randburg, South Africa) The Johannesburg Zoo covers a total of 55 hectare and is dedicated towards the medical care, accommodation, enrichment and husbandry of wild animals. The zoo also houses more than 320 species of numerous animals. • Address: Jan Smuts Ave, Parkview, Randburg, 2122, South Africa • No. of animals: 2,000 • Notable animals: Max (Western lowland gorilla), Twist • Exhibits: Crocodile Country, Reptile House, MORE • Hours: Saturday - 8am–5:30pm Sunday - 8:30am–5:30pm Monday - 8:30am–5:30pm Tuesday - 8:30am–5:30pm Wednesday - 8:30am–5:30pm Thursday - 8:30am–5:30pm Friday - 8:30am–5:30pm

6. Cradle of Humankind(Historical place in South Africa) The Cradle of Humankind located 50 km northwest of Johannesburg is a paleoanthropological site. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering a total of 47,000 hectares, consisting of limestone caves. • Address: South Africa • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription: 1999 • Criteria: Cultural: iii, vi • Hours: Sunday - 9am–5pm Monday - 9am–5pm Tuesday - 9am–5pm Wednesday - 9am–5pm Thursday - 9am–5pm Friday - 9am–5pm Saturday - 9am–5pm

7. Johannesburg Botanical Garden(Botanical garden in Randburg, South Africa) The Johannesburg Botanical Garden mesmerises people visiting this amazing location. It covers a 125 hectares, ,located on the suburb of Emmarentia and was established in 1964. • Address: 22 Erlswold Way, Johannesburg, 2132, South Africa • Established: 29 August 1947 • Hours: Sunday - 6am–6pm Monday - 6am–6pm Tuesday - 6am–6pm Wednesday - 6am–6pm Thursday - 6am–6pm Friday - 6am–6pm Saturday - 6am–6pm

8. Zoo Lake(Lake in South Africa) Zoo Lake is a beautiful lake located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Lake encompasses of two dams an upper feeder dam and larger lower dam. The water body is a great place to relax and rejuvenate away from the hustle bustle of the city. • Area: 9 ha • Location: Johannesburg, South Africa • First flooded: 1908

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