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.
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.
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.
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
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 Southgate
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The hotel was extremely clean
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
Room was clean. Airport shuttle was great except for aggressive, for tips, porters at airport on our arrival. Breakfast was good. Lounge was nice. Service good. Hotel raised the price on our second day, but would not offer 6 hour extended stay. Maintenance man needs to sand bathroom door to close ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton
While this isn’t the most luxurious or contemporary hotel, it feels very homely and public spaces are charming - as are the staff, who made us feel vsry welcome.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Great place I only stayed for one night but the stuff was very welcoming and very helpful. I will definately stay there again Cheers Vuyani
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
With a regular shuttle service from the airport coupled with the friendly team, this is my go to hotel at JNB.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Good staff, nice food & drink (bar isn't 24 hpurs as I saw somewhere), easy transfer so all good.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Gold Reef City Casino.
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.
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.
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.
