Attractions in Sophiatown
Distances are from the town centre.
Reading Country Club - Alberton, Johannesburg
Reading Country Club is conveniently situated in Alberton just outside of the bustling city of Johannesburg. The club is described as the perfect balance between modern facilities and traditional values, stunning natural beauty and welcoming ambience. The club boasts an 18 Hole Golf Course that i...
Glendower Golf Club - Edenvale, Johannesburg
Glendower Golf Club in Edenvale, Johannesburg, is regarded as one of South Africa’s premier parkland courses, a venue that combines immaculate conditioning with a rich history. Originally established in the 1930s, the 18-hole championship course has matured into a lush, tree-lined masterpiece. Wi...
Montecasino - Fourways, Johannesburg
Montecasino in Fourways, Johannesburg, is a premier entertainment complex known for its distinctive Italian-inspired architecture and a wide array of leisure activities. Opened in 2000, Montecasino is designed to resemble an ancient Tuscan village, complete with cobbled streets, fountains, and de...
Pieter Toerien Montecasino Theatre - Fourways, Johannesburg
The Pieter Toerien Montecasino Theatre, located within the Montecasino complex in Fourways, Johannesburg, is a prominent venue in South Africa's theatre scene. Known for its elegant design and excellent acoustics, the theatre offers a diverse range of performances, including theatrical production...
The Country Club Johannesburg - Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg
The Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead, Sandton, is one of South Africa’s premier leisure and business clubs, offering an exceptional blend of sports, recreational, and social facilities. The club, which dates back to 1906, is well-known for its outstanding golf courses, including the Woodmead...
The Teatro at Montecasino - Fourways, Johannesburg
The Teatro at Montecasino, located within the Montecasino complex in Fourways, Johannesburg, is one of South Africa’s premier theatrical venues. Known for its grandeur and state-of-the-art facilities, the Teatro offers a world-class setting for a wide range of performances, including musicals, co...
Greenstone Shopping Centre - Edenvale, Johannesburg
Greenstone Shopping Centre, located in Edenvale, on Johannesburg's East Rand, is a modern and vibrant retail destination that offers a comprehensive shopping experience. Opened in 2007, Greenstone has become a popular hub for residents of Edenvale, Modderfontein, and surrounding areas, thanks to ...
Fourways Mall - Sandton, Johannesburg
Rising like a retail city within the northern reaches of Johannesburg, Fourways Mall is a destination that redefines the scale of shopping in South Africa. Situated in the fast-growing suburb of Fourways, this sprawling complex is widely regarded as one of the largest shopping malls in the countr...
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens - Krugersdorp, Johannesburg
The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, located in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, are a serene and picturesque destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established in 1982, the gardens cover an expansive 300 hectares and are named in honor of the anti-apartheid activist Walter Sis...
Rietvlei Zoo Farm - Alberton, East Rand
Set among wetlands, mature trees and open grassland on the southern edge of the city, Rietvlei Zoo Farm offers an appealing taste of the countryside without requiring a long journey from Alberton or Johannesburg. Despite its urban surroundings, the farm has a distinctly rural atmosphere, with pic...
Germiston Golf Club - Germiston, East Rand
For more than a century, Germiston Golf Club was one of the East Rand's best-known golfing institutions, occupying a picturesque position beside Victoria Lake. Established in 1897, it was among South Africa's oldest golf clubs and developed into an 18-hole parkland course where mature trees, broa...
Modderfontein Reserve - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Modderfontein Reserve is one of Johannesburg’s most appealing urban escapes, offering a surprising stretch of grassland, wetlands, riverine vegetation and woodland amid the rapidly developing eastern suburbs. Covering roughly 275 hectares, the reserve is a haven for walkers, runners, cyclists, bi...
Silverstar Casino - Krugersdorp, Johannesburg
Silverstar Casino, located in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, is a premier entertainment destination that offers a diverse range of attractions for visitors. Nestled in the foothills of the Witwatersberg, Silverstar Casino provides a picturesque setting that enhances the overall experience. The casino...
Victoria Lake (Germiston Lake) - Germiston, East Rand
Victoria Lake, better known locally as Germiston Lake, is an unexpectedly scenic stretch of water in the heart of the East Rand, offering a welcome change of pace from the surrounding industrial and urban landscape. The lake is centred around the Victoria Lake Club, where sailing, rowing and cano...
South African Airways Museum Society - Germiston
The South African Airways Museum Society in Germiston is one of Gauteng’s most unusual attractions, offering visitors the chance to get remarkably close to the aircraft and memorabilia that tell the story of South African civil aviation. Based at Rand Airport, the museum was established in 1986 b...
Ngwenya Glass Village - Muldersdrift, West Rand, Johannesburg
Ngwenya Glass Village, located in Muldersdrift, just outside Johannesburg, is a unique destination known for its beautiful handmade glassware and its commitment to sustainability. The village showcases the art of glassblowing, offering visitors the opportunity to watch skilled artisans transform ...
Prison Break Market - Glenferness, Johannesburg
Tucked away in the semi-rural fringes of Midrand, Prison Break Market feels less like a typical weekend market and more like a curated village of creativity. Spread across a series of repurposed industrial sheds, it is a place where food, craft and community converge in a setting that is at once ...
Modderfontein Golf Club - Johannesburg
Modderfontein Golf Club in Johannesburg is a leafy oasis that offers golfers a rewarding blend of natural beauty and challenging play. The 18-hole, par 72 parkland course winds its way through rolling terrain, with tree-lined fairways, cleverly placed bunkers, and a variety of water hazards that ...
The Crocodile Ramble - Tourist Route, West Rand
The Crocodile Ramble is a popular tourist route situated in the scenic Crocodile River valley, just north of Johannesburg and west of Pretoria. Known for its diverse range of arts, crafts, outdoor adventures, and culinary experiences, the Ramble offers a blend of rural charm and cultural explorat...
Dainfern Golf Estate - Midrand, Johannesburg
Dainfern Golf Estate in Midrand, Johannesburg, is one of South Africa’s premier residential golf estates, offering a world-class golfing experience in an elegant and secure environment. The crown jewel of the estate is its 18-hole championship golf course, designed by the legendary Gary Player. W...