1 Day in Johannesburg: Gold & History Unveiled

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by Nora

May 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Johannesburg South 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a whirlwind adventure through Johannesburg, South Africa's vibrant heart, with a one-day itinerary that promises excitement and education. Your journey begins at the exhilarating Gold Reef City Theme Park, where you can spend the day on thrilling rides and attractions, capturing the essence of fun in this playground that caters to all ages. After a day of amusement, transition to a more somber but equally important experience at the Apartheid Museum. Here, you'll spend around two hours delving into the complex and heart-wrenching history of South Africa's era of segregation and resistance. This itinerary offers a blend of joy and reflection, making your one day in Johannesburg a truly memorable experience.

Top 6 Hotels in Johannesburg South
TOP 1
Reef Hotel
Reef Hotel
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4/5
26 reviews
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TOP 2
5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House
5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House
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4/5
5 reviews
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The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
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5/5
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Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park
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84 on Fourth Guest House
84 on Fourth Guest House
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Villa Lugano Guesthouse
Villa Lugano Guesthouse
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1 Day in Johannesburg South Itinerary: Day 1

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Gold Reef City Theme Park

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Kicking off our Johannesburg adventure, Gold Reef City Theme Park is the first stop, promising a full day of exhilaration. Located at Northern Pkwy & Data Cres, this playground is a treasure trove of fun, offering a variety of rides that cater to both the thrill-seekers and the more faint-hearted. The park's design, inspired by the gold rush era, adds a historical flavor to the experience, making it more than just an amusement park. Whether you're plunging down a roller coaster or enjoying a gentler ride, Gold Reef City provides an entertaining escape with a unique South African twist.

Attraction Info

  • Northern Pkwy & Data Cres, Johannesburg, 2159, South Africa
  • Suggested tour duration: 0.5-1 day
  • Open on Thu-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm;Closed on Mon-Wed

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Apartheid Museum

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After the adrenaline rush at Gold Reef City Theme Park, the Apartheid Museum awaits to offer a poignant and educational experience. Situated just a short distance away at Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road, this museum is a powerful tribute to South Africa's turbulent past. With a recommended stay time of two hours, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the exhibits that thoughtfully chronicle the rise and fall of apartheid. The museum's impactful displays and narratives ensure a deeply moving visit, fostering understanding and reflection on the country's journey towards freedom and equality.

Attraction Info

  • Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-5 hour
  • Open on Wed-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm
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Top Things to Do in Johannesburg South-2024

TOP 1
Gold Reef City Theme Park
Gold Reef City Theme Park
4.7/5 · 74 review
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Highlights:
Located on an old gold mine in Johannesburg, the City of Gold Mines is the largest theme amusement park and leisure entertainment center in Johannesburg. The city of gold mines is themed around the Witwatersrand Gold Rush. The employees in the theme park are dressed in the costumes of gold diggers from the 1880s, and the design of the park is also imitating the style of that era. There are many free-range peacocks strolling leisurely in the park, passing by from time to time. The theme park is surrounded by hotels, entertainment venues, restaurants, children's museums, 4D cinemas, and a journey into a gold mine. The mines of the Golden City were dug to a depth of 3,200 meters underground, and now tourists can go down to 220 meters underground to see the actual operation of gold mining at that time. Also see the actual melting of gold and the process of casting gold coins.
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TOP 2
Apartheid Museum
Apartheid Museum
4.6/5 · 52 review
Highlights:
The Apartheid Museum shows how 12 years after the end of apartheid in South Africa, the country that once practiced the notorious apartheid system has grown from "black and white" to a "rainbow country". Located in the southwest corner of Johannesburg, South Africa.
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TOP 3
Union Buildings
Union Buildings
4.4/5 · 66 review
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Highlights:
The Presidential Palace is a group of majestic granite buildings. The main building is a European palace-style building with a semi-circular red roof and beige walls. high-rise buildings. The Presidential Palace stands on the top of a densely vegetated hill in Pretoria. It is the top of the city. Standing in front of the palace, you can overlook the whole picture of the capital. Ling or Qu. The Presidential Palace is very attractive to tourists is a "World War I Hero Monument" standing in front of the encircling square. The monument is about 12 meters high and the monument body is 3 meters square. It is all made of beige granite. On the top of the monument are two powerful naked warriors standing on either side of a steed with their heads held high. English inscriptions are engraved in all four directions of the stele, with a large cross on the front and a huge wreath below the cross. A set of Arabic numerals "1914-1918" is clearly engraved on the top of the monument under the two warriors and above the cross. Not far below the monument, there is also a mausoleum of martyrs, which makes people have to cherish the history and cherish the present.
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TOP 4
aha Lesedi Cultural Village
aha Lesedi Cultural Village
4.7/5 · 19 review
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Highlights:
Sun City Folk Culture Village is an open-air museum that comprehensively displays African tribal culture. The "village" of the Folk Culture Village will greet the distinguished guests with singing and dancing. The 8 huts were built and decorated according to different tribal traditions. Through these objects and explanations, tourists can truly understand the cultural differences of each tribe.
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TOP 5
FNB Stadium
FNB Stadium
4.5/5 · 10 review
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Johannesburg South 1 Day Itinerary