Equestria
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.
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.
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.
First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Cradle of Humankind Tour - Sterkfontein Caves with Maropeng Tour
Pretoria: Cullinan Surface Diamond Mine Walking Tour
Pretoria Capital City Tour Experience
Top hotels in Equestria
Villa Jana
Nthando was such a superb host.. Very accommodating and super firendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024
Protea Hotel by Marriott Pretoria Loftus Park
Very convenient and lovely staff, especially in the roof top restaurant
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Pretoria Menlyn
Everything was in order and check-in was seamless
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
The Capital Menlyn Maine
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms. The only thing that could be better is not relying on QR codes etc to order food etc (especially when the QR codes don’t contain all the necessary information) so have a back up with printed copies in each room etc.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
Hotel is fine, not a great location beside a river littered with garbage and it stank.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Hotel 224
Room was clean and business friendly
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Equestria
Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.
Brooklyn
Travelers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
O.R. Tambo
While visiting O.R. Tambo, you might make a stop by sights like International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino.
Fourways
Travelers 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.
