Attractions In and Around Braamfontein

What To See and Where To Go in Central Joburg

Garden Court Milpark is situated near the Johannesburg city fringe – an area renowned for its art, culture, and food. Discover the rejuvenated Johannesburg City Centre, the vibrant Braamfontein area and Parktown. Nearby attractions include the 44 Stanley complex, a garden courtyard that showcases food, design, and crafts, the Johannesburg Zoo, Newtown precinct, Neighbourgoods Market, the Apartheid Museum, and more.

Gold Reef City Casino and Entertainment Centre, only 12km away, offers a casino, a Theme Park with a variety of thrilling rides, restaurants, and entertainment for the whole family.

Find out more about our recommendations for the top attractions in and around Johannesburg city centre.

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Malcolm Rd, Roodepoort, 1739+27 86 100 1278

The variety of habitats accommodates over 600 naturally occurring plant species.

95 William Nicol Dr, Sandton, 2055, South Africa+27 11 465 6095

Fourways Mall is situated in the heart of one of Johannesburg's most prestigious suburbs and is a landmark shopping centre that provides an all-in-one retail and entertainment experience.

Corner Voortrekker and Du Plessis Road, Alberton, 1449+27 11 866 3700

Get glamorous, and make yourself at home. Established over 30 years ago, Alberton City Shopping Centre has long-since been a pillar of community involvement. With over 120 stores to choose from, it's the place for friends and family to meet, share and connect with convenience.

1 Jan Smuts Avenue Braamfontein 2000 Johannesburg, South Africa+27 11 717 1000

Wits, a world-class research university in Africa, is renowned for its commitment to academic and research excellence.

83 Rivonia Rd, Sandton, 2196+27 11 217 6000

One of Africa’s most prestigious shopping centres, offering an unparalleled shopping experience and world-class selection.

Cottesloe, Johannesburg, 2092+27 11 559 1040

Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries.

44 Stanley Avenue, Johannesburg,2092+27 11 482 4444

44 Stanley is a collection of speciality stores. Art. Antiques. Bars. Books. Collectables. Decor. Fashion. Furniture and Restaurants.

Corlett Drive, Illovo, Johannesburg+27 11 340 1500

Imperial Wanderers Stadium is the premier cricketing stadium in South Africa. All atmosphere, all action, ALL IN!

Saratoga Ave Doornfotein+27 11 559 6736

Doornfontein Campus (DFC) has eight residences – one senior residence and seven junior residences. The junior residences are divided into two ladies' residences and five men's residences.

Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, 2193+27 11 646 2000

The Johannesburg Zoo is an 55-hectare (140-acre) zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg, 2001+27 11 309 4700

The Apartheid Museum is a museum complex in Johannesburg, South Africa dedicated to illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa.

9 Guild Road Parktown West Johannesburg 2193+ 27 11 480 5600

Netcare Milpark Hospital offers a Level 1 trauma centre to cater for all medical emergencies.

11 Kotze Street, Braamfontein Johannesburg, Gauteng011 381 3100

Constitution Hill is the home of the Constitutional Court, the protector of our basic Human Rights and Constitution.

R540, South Africa+27 11 957 0109

The Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve is set in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, west of Johannesburg.

21 Eton Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193+27 11 356 6000

The Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC) is the first private academic hospital in South Africa.

Grand Central Airport, New Road, Midrand+27 11 805 3166

Grand Central Airport is a small privately owned airfield which is open to public air traffic. It is located in Midrand, halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria in South Africa.

Cnr Nasrec & Rand Show, Johannesburg, 2000+27 11 494 1920

Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) – South Africa’s largest purpose-built exhibition, convention and events venue – is one of Johannesburg’s best known landmarks. Home to South Africa’s oldest and most cherished consumer show, The Rand Show, as well as other world-class trade shows.

Montecasino Boulevard (Cnr William Nicol and Witkoppen) Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg+27 11 510 7000

Montecasino, located in Fourways, North of Johannesburg is known for being Gauteng's number one entertainment destination.

Nasrec, Johannesburg+27 11 247 5300

The stadium is the home ground of Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and the South Africa national football team. The stadium is also known by its nickname "The Calabash" due to its resemblance to the African pot or gourd.

SAB World of Beer, Miriam Makeba St, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa+27 11 836 4900

A museum designed to showcase the history of South African beer.

O R Tambo Airport Rd, Johannesburg, 1627, South Africa+27 11 921 6262

O.R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB, ICAO: FAOR) (ORTIA) is a major international airport in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa, near the city of Johannesburg.

Northern Parkway and Data Crescent, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2159+27 11 248 6800

Gold Reef City Theme Park has an abundance of adventures, it won't be long before you'll be drawn to the squeals of delight! Join the young at heart and test-drive these or any of the more than thirty adrenaline-boosting rides

161 Maude Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196+27 11 779 0000

Sandton Convention Centre is Southern Africa’s leading and most prestigious, multi-purpose exhibition and convention centre.

19 Richard Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg, 1685+27 11 266 3000

Gallagher Convention Centre is one of Africa’s largest conference and exhibition venues.

Lone Creek Crescent and Magwa Crescent+27 10 596 1470

The Mall of Africa is South Africa’s largest shopping mall ever built in a single phase, with 130,000 m2 of retail space available. The Mall is home to over 300 shops, many of which are flagship stores.