Southgate Travel Guide
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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.
Things to do
Cradle of human kind maropeng and sterkfontein Day Tours
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Full Day Johannesburg Tour to Apartheid Museum and Soweto
Top hotels in Southgate
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Breakfast was very good. lots of choice
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Bathroom needs to be cleaned
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Everything was good but service was slow
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Clean room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
The airport shuttle was exceptional. It runs every 15 mins between the airport and the hotel. This was our second time staying here. The hotel is very clean and the service was excellent.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Garden Court Sandton City
Breakfast was not huge, but it was great and more than adequate. No complaints
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southgate
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Southgate Mall or Gold Reef City Casino.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, South Western Townships and Mandela's House are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Ellis Park Stadium and Johannesburg City Hall, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
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.
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.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
