Sharpeville
Johannesburg
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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.

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.

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.

Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Hartbeespoort Dam: The Luxury Alba Boat Cruise with Food

Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg

Half-Day Lion and Safari Park Tour
Top hotels in Sharpeville

Emerald Resort & Casino
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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Riverside Sun
Hotel was fine. A little tired and staff were not really interested. Is not as good as previous visits
Reviewed on May 25, 2025

Three Rivers Lodge
Staff very friendly. But Shower very uncomfortable because of height. Pillows also very hard.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Waterfront Country Lodge
Was a fantastic quiet little retreat away from everything. Highly recommended, the staff were amazing, location was amazing. Thank you for an amazing time.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Aark Guest Lodge
Check in staff very unfriendly.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025

Riviera On Vaal Resort
Nice hotel, decent rooms and amenities. Poor customer service. Food was late, badly cooked, raw, coffee was disgusting, and breakfast, lunch and dinner orders were wrong every time
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Sharpeville

Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Gold Reef City Casino.

Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Mandela's House or Orlando Towers.

Orlando East
When in Orlando East, you can plan a visit to Mandela's House and Orlando Towers, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Johannesburg City Hall and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Johannesburg
Well-liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.

Houghton Estate
While visiting Houghton Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club.

