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Updated Jun 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.1
    4.4/5
    66 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1397 reviews
    "The presidential palace, one of the must-check attractions in South Africa, the inner palace can not be visited at will, can only punch in the appearance, it feels very general, no special point, Mandela's statue is spectacular, can only be said to take pictures to this tour!"
    Pretoria
    54.1km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: The Presidential Palace is a group of majestic granite buildings. The main building is a European palace-style building with a semi-circular red roof and beige walls. high-rise buildings. The Presidential Palace stands on the top of a densely vegetated hill in Pretoria. It is the top of the city. Standing in front of the palace, you can overlook the whole picture of the capital. Ling or Qu. The Presidential Palace is very attractive to tourists is a "World War I Hero Monument" standing in front of the encircling square. The monument is about 12 meters high and the monument body is 3 meters square. It is all made of beige granite. On the top of the monument are two powerful naked warriors standing on either side of a steed with their heads held high. English inscriptions are engraved in all four directions of the stele, with a large cross on the front and a huge wreath below the cross. A set of Arabic numerals "1914-1918" is clearly engraved on the top of the monument under the two warriors and above the cross. Not far below the monument, there is also a mausoleum of martyrs, which makes people have to cherish the history and cherish the present.
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  • No.2
    󰺂7.5
    4.7/5
    19 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 448 reviews
    "Folk culture village is also an artistic landscape of South Africa's tradition, folk performance is also quite a lot, this place's folk projects can find a lot of different design styles, some things in the cultural village are also very good."
    Sterkfontein DMA
    44km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: Sun City Folk Culture Village is an open-air museum that comprehensively displays African tribal culture. The "village" of the Folk Culture Village will greet the distinguished guests with singing and dancing. The 8 huts were built and decorated according to different tribal traditions. Through these objects and explanations, tourists can truly understand the cultural differences of each tribe.
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  • No.3
    󰺂7.3
    4.3/5
    22 Review
    "Africa proud is a very famous statue in the city of the sun, he is a four gorilla back to back squatting, head over Africa unique property of a fountain, looks very African characteristics, full of primitive and wild, these are worthy of Africa proud, very vivid image."
    Cape Town.Foreshore
    >100km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: Climb aboard the luxurious wooden carriages—collection-class carriages that have been recreated by skilled artisans to the look of a classic train—and enjoy five-star luxury with food, wine, and incredible views of Africa beyond the windows. African Pride recreates the romantic atmosphere of a bygone colonial era, allowing distinguished guests to experience the magical and dreamy Africa in a unique way of being loose-fitting and elegant. African Pride trains offer a wide variety of journeys from 48-hour routes to 14-day routes. African Pride connects some of Africa's most distinctive tourist destinations, from Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of the African continent to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, from the scenic South African wildlife paradise Mpumalanga to the natural wonder of the world Victoria Great waterfalls, from the shocking deserts of Namibia or the desolate Great Karoo Platform to the lush sugar cane fields of KwaZulu-Natal and the majestic Garden Route along the Cape South coastline. African Pride Train - At different stages of the journey, it will be pulled by steam locomotives, diesel locomotives or electric locomotives, most suitable for carrying 42-72 VIPs and 36 customized suites. And it also has a proud private railway station - Capital Park Private Station. The African Pride train departs from this elegant and historic private station, and begins an unforgettable luxury journey. Here is also the private station. The heart of the railway company and the location of its headquarters.
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  • No.4
    󰺂6.9
    4.4/5
    69 Review
    "From the top of the monument you have an astonishing view of the grest city of Pretoria"
    Tshwane
    49.3km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: The majestic monument to the ancestors is located in a nature reserve in the Pretoria region of South Africa. It is a unique monument commemorating the history of South African pioneers and Afrikaans, set in a beautiful natural setting. Currently, it is the most visited cultural relic in Gauteng and one of the top ten cultural and historical tourist attractions in South Africa.
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  • No.5
    󰺂6.9
    4.6/5
    67 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2266 reviews
    "We visited the safari park near Johannesburg, the most famous is the lion park, there are many safari parks in South Africa, and the variety of wildlife is also very complete. It's just that there are some problems with Johannesburg's security and need to be vigilant."
    Hartbeespoort
    44.3km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: One of the must-see attractions in Johannesburg is a wild lion protection base, where you can feed the lions with your own hands, and have the opportunity to take pictures with the little lions.
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  • No.6
    󰺂6.4
    4.5/5
    60 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1640 reviews
    "The Pilinsburg National Park in Sun City is very large, the entire park is equivalent to a Singapore. It lives on many rare wildlife on the African continent. Lions, elephants, giraffes, porcupines and other endemic animals on the African continent can be seen here, and it is definitely a thriving scene."
    Pilanesberg
    >100km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: Pilanesberg National Park is the fourth largest national park in South Africa. After entering the park, if you are lucky, you can see the famous "Big Five of Africa" - elephant, lion, African buffalo and rhino. But even if you don't see these large animals, lively antelope, silent wildebeest, graceful giraffe, and zebras in droves will make your trip worthwhile.
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  • No.7
    󰺂6.2
    4.4/5
    33 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 172 reviews
    "Oh, a large group of cities in South Africa, not far from the capital. The whole city is also benefiting from the development of gold mines. It belongs to a city of resources. The environment of the square is still quite good. Many white people live here."
    Pretoria.Pretoria Central
    52.7km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: Church Square is located in the center of Pretoria, and it is also a famous square in South Africa. It is a good place for local residents to relax and take a walk.
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  • No.8
    󰺂5.9
    4.3/5
    37 Review
    Free
    "The Sun City Time Bridge is located in the center of the Sun Amusement Park, which is also known as the Earthquake Bridge. Because when passing the bridge, the bridge will make a rumbling loud noise, giving people a feeling of shaking the mountain, in fact, this design is also to commemorate the destruction of the Sun City in the earthquake, but miraculously re-established, indomitable spirit. It is also every tourist who comes to Sun City to visit, after all, the place to experience."
    Sun City
    >100km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: The Bridge of Time is about 100 meters long and is a pedestrian bridge that connects the entertainment center and the Valley of the Waves. The Bridge of Time simulates the Entrance Bridge of the Lost City, with a mountain at one end, lions, elephants, monkeys and other images carved out of the rock wall, and two city gates at the other end, which are broken under the power of the earthquake and the erosion of time. unbearable. The six pairs of elephants on both sides of the bridge are solemn, emphasizing the African characteristics. Every hour, the bridge of time is filled with smoke, and the huge roar is accompanied by waves of tremors, as if the earthquake broke out again.
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  • No.9
    󰺂5.2
    4.5/5
    22 Review
    Free
    "I went to South Africa in 2015 and made a special trip to see the blue flowers. It was the flowering period and it was very beautiful. Tourists stopped to take pictures. I was no exception. I took a lot of pictures. The seasonality of the flowering period is strong. I have the opportunity to come to South Africa to play once in my life."
    Tshwane
    63.3km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: There are at least 49 species of jacaranda in the world, most of which are native to South America and the Caribbean. The Jacaranda Tunnel is located in Pretoria, where more than 70,000 jacarandas are planted, also known as the "Jacaranda City". When the flowers are in full bloom, the jacarandas paint a charming purple-blue color for this beautiful city, making people linger. ‍
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  • No.10
    󰺂5.2
    4.5/5
    11 Review
    "Very informative and interesting! It’s a very nice interactive museum which is well designed. There is also a nice walking trail on site. If you are interested in the history of (South) Africa and science I would definitely recommend it."
    Sterkfontein DMA
    41.7km from Johannesburg
    Highlights: This is a World Heritage Site near Johannesburg showing the remains of early human activity. In the early 20th century, fossils of early humans and the animals that later evolved into humans (millions of years ago) were found in the Stokefontein limestone caves in the area. The Cradle of Humanity is rated as a better-protected world heritage site. The area has remained in its natural form with little development going on.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Johannesburg?
Some Best Things to Do near Johannesburg include:Union Buildings, aha Lesedi Cultural Village, Rovos Rail Station - Pretoria, Voortrekker Monument, Lion & Safari Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Johannesburg?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Johannesburg include:Union Buildings:4.4, aha Lesedi Cultural Village:4.7, Rovos Rail Station - Pretoria:4.3, Voortrekker Monument:4.4, Lion & Safari Park:4.6
Where are Best Things to Do near Johannesburg located?
The Best Things to Do near Johannesburg are mainly located in:Union Buildings:Pretoria, aha Lesedi Cultural Village:Sterkfontein DMA, Rovos Rail Station - Pretoria:Cape Town, Voortrekker Monument:Tshwane, Lion & Safari Park:Hartbeespoort
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