Florida Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Johannesburg Zoo
From big cats and crocodiles to primates and farmyard animals, there’s an exciting collection of wildlife at this popular zoo.
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.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Top hotels in Florida
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
So easy to connect the next day for your flight, close to the boarding gates only 10/15 min walk and convenient that you don't have to take a transfer to get to your hotel,
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Internet was very slow. Overall stay was great!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
The shuttle was a good service and our driver very helpful
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The stay was super, definitely looking forward to going back there
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Dirty, old room. Windows didnt close well. AC very loud. Very old furnishment. Pool water wasnt clean. You cant see the bottom. Staff anyway was very friendly. You get what you pay for…
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Sandton Sun & Towers
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Florida
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial are some notable places to visit nearby.
Randburg
Unique features of Randburg include the golf courses and gardens. Make a stop by Emmarentia Dam or Johannesburg Botanical Garden while you're exploring the area.
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela's House.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Nelson Mandela Bridge and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center and Rosebank Mall while you're in town.
