Sharpeville Travel Guide
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 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.
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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 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.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Apartheid museum, Joburg and Soweto guided-shared tour
Visit Gospel service with additional Bicycle Tour of Soweto
Cullinan diamond mine tour(surface tour)
Top hotels in Sharpeville
Emerald Resort & Casino
Yes great stay
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Riverside Sun
yes
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Three Rivers Lodge
Staff very friendly. But Shower very uncomfortable because of height. Pillows also very hard.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Waterfront Country Lodge
Aark Guest Lodge
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 29 Aug 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
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, Mandela's House and Orlando Towers are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
