Highveld
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
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.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can do some window-shopping at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
UNISA
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of UNISA, during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food
Half Guided Day Tour of Soweto And Apartheid Museum
Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Top hotels in Highveld
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
We always stay here overnight on our way from the States. Excellent service and the breakfast and dinner are terrific.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Easy access to JNB
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Lovely hotel, close to OR Tambo airport, can highly recommend
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
As usual it was excellent. Great place to stay at a great price.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Spent 4 nights in the hotel, 3 issues faced for a 5star hotel, internet was weak, tv had no Netflix or amazon prime application, they refused to bring a microwave to my suite as well as refused to warm my meals unless it was purchased from their restaurant lol.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
I was hoping to find some toothpaste and body lotion
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highveld
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.
Hatfield
Visitors to Hatfield enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Hatfield Plaza is worth a stop.
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.
