Johannesburg - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?
Near the city - about 3 hours away - is one of my favourite places to go on a game drive: Pilanesberg. It's formed out of an extinct volcano, so the drives are just as spectacular as the scenery. Next door is Sun City with its own problematic history if you're keen on that type of thing (I'm not) but Pilanesberg alone makes the trip once a month worth it. North of Pretoria is the Cradle of Humankind, worth several visits. I'm also a fan of Gold Reef City and their amusement park built on top of the remains of a working gold mine until the 1970's - complete with the community's original buildings. Next door to that is the Apartheid Museum, brace for impact. - Jun 2022
Don't forget about Lesotho! You can snow ski there in winter, and the hiking in the Drakensberg is spectacular. The drive to Semonkong is long, but the Maletsunyane Falls and the hiking in that area is worth it. And the whole country is VERY different from South Africa, despite the proximity. - Apr 2017
local markets, lounges, restaurants, shopping, parks, theatre, clubs, etc. - Aug 2011
There are so many day trips and short weekend trips travel is great. Swaziland is 3.5 hours away, Madikwe Game Reserve, Pilanesburg, Durban, etc. all very close. Also Dining is great. Night life is good. Shopping and craft markets all over. - Jul 2010
There are tons of things to do. Great restaurants, theater, bars/clubs outdoor activities--something for everyone. The travel within SA and to other southern African countries is amazing! SA travel is pretty cheap. The travel has been my favorite part of living in SA. - Oct 2009
