Glen Marais Travel Guide
Johannesburg
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Popular places to visit

Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.

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.

Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.

Lion & Safari Park
Experience the adventure of getting up close with Africa’s world-famous wildlife. Observe a pride of lions, walk with cheetahs and feed a giraffe.

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.

First National Bank Stadium
Catch an event at First National Bank Stadium during your trip to Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Top hotels in Glen Marais

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

@Sandton Hotel
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre OR Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Premier Hotel OR Tambo
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Glen Marais

O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.

Bedfordview
Unique features of Bedfordview include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Eastgate Shopping Centre or Ster-Kinekor Eastgate while you're exploring the area.

Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, The MARC and Johannesburg Stock Exchange are top sights worth seeing.

Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.

Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Killarney Golf Club and Houghton Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
- Montecasino
- Melrose Arch Shopping Centre
- Sandton City Mall
- Gold Reef City Casino
- Gold Reef City Theme Park
- Apartheid Museum
- First National Bank Stadium
- Cresta Shopping Centre
- Gallagher Convention Centre
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Wanderers Stadium
- Netcare Unitas Hospital
- University of Johannesburg
- Johannesburg Botanical Garden
- OR Tambo Conference Centre
- Netcare Pretoria East Hospital
- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
- Carnival City & Entertainment World