Whether you want to take a short break from your conference or exhibition, or explore further afield,
Sandton and its surrounds have riches to offer. 

One of the most glittering of Johannesburg's plethora of tourist attractions is the Montecasino Entertainment Centre at Fourways in the north of Johannesburg.

Several tour operators offer tours to Soweto, the living monument of the history of political struggle as well as a dynamic and multi-cultural community. About 50 km to the north of Sandton is Pretoria, the seat of government administration of South Africa. The city is renowned for its historic buildings, monuments and museums. It is also the diplomatic capital of South Africa and a major academic and research centre.

The Cradle of Humankind, a 45 minute drive west from Johannesburg, has been declared a World Heritage Site. It includes 12 key sites where fossils of early humans, animals and plants have been discovered.

A selection of wildlife venues are all within a comparatively short drive from Sandton. Pretoria, Johannesburg and the entire Gauteng province have outstanding zoos, botanical gardens, game reserves and bird sanctuaries. Many of the conservation areas have opened hiking trails.

Pre- and post-tours can be conveniently arranged from Johannesburg. The city is the hub of South African tourism and the central point for all transport and tourism routes. O.R.Tambo International Airport serves all major regional destinations with scheduled flights. Three smaller airports, namely Lanseria, Grand Central and Rand Airport, provide scheduled and chartered flights to the tourist and nature conservation areas throughout Southern Africa. There are also many reliable scheduled coach services that use Johannesburg as their central departure and return point.


South African Tourism - www.southafrica.net/
Gauteng Tourism Authority - www.gauteng.net
Johannesburg Tourism - www.joburgtourism.com
Sandton Tourism - www.sandtontourism.co.za


Shopping
Sandton offers its visitors a unique shopping experience. The Sandton Convention Centre is linked by skywalk to Sandton City and is adjacent to Nelson Mandela Square, two of the most prestigious and sophisticated shopping complexes in Africa. Their spacious mall environs are ideal for walking, browsing, sitting over coffee, eating or shopping. They offer over 50 restaurants, ranging from the relaxed and casual to the elegantly formal. The more than 200 shops are renowned for local and international fashion, specialist diamond and jewellery stores, and an abundance of African art, crafts and curios.

Sandton City - www.sandton-city.co.za
Nelson Mandela Square - www.nelsonmandelasquare.co.za
Michelangelo Towers - www.towersmall.co.za