Ormonde, Johannesburg
Leave Marshalltown in Johannesburg’s CBD and head off along the M1 in a south westerly direction and Ormonde lies just five minutes from the centre, a little beyond Gold Reef City in the southern reaches of the bustling city, its nearest neighbours Mondeor and Soweto.
Whilst the name may or may not derive from either one of the Earls of Ormonde - they were Scottish and Irish respectively - Ormonde is an ideal place to stay if you’re visiting Gold Reef City, Alberton or need to get to OR Tambo Airport in a hurry; it is a quick 15 minutes along the N12 that lies in a crescent along the southern and eastern suburbs of Johannesburg, and an alternative route into Johannesburg during peak hour traffic.
Ormonde sees its shares of visitors to Johannesburg. Gold Reef City, the historical amusement park set on an old gold mine, is not only themed around the gold rush that took place here during the 1880s, but there is also a museum dedicated to gold mining, where one can learn much of the history that led to the emergence of Johannesburg. But most people head for the theme park for the entertainment that comes in the form of water rides, roller coasters, live shows, the ‘hippodrome’ and the casino.
The Apartheid Museum on Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road in Ormonde documents the whole story of apartheid. Taking the form of a series of photographs, hundreds of hours of television footage, exhibits and symbolic features, laid out over 22 separate exhibition areas, the visitor is led sequentially through apartheid to the new South Africa.
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Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party government initiated a process which turned over 20 million people into 2nd class citizens, damning them to a life of servitude, humiliation and abuse. Their liberation in ... more information
Constitution Hill
Nowhere can the story of South Africa’s turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy be told as it is at Constitution Hill. This national heritage site has witnessed a century of South Africa’s history. From rebellious British soldiers who fought with the Boers at the turn of the century, to the ... more information
Gold Reef City
At Gold Reef City you will find experiences that you would not find anywhere else - it's a combination of fun, fantasy, historical fact all in a safe environment with great parking facilities. The casino at Gold Reef City' is open 24 hours a day and offers an energetic atmosphere, highly trained staff and an abundance of ... more information
James Hall Museum of Transport
Based in Rosettenville Johannesburg, opposite the Rand Stadium, the James Hall Museum of Transport is an incredible collection of over 400 years’ worth of various modes of land transport that range from steam driven vehicles, trains, trams and trolley buses, to animal drawn carriages, early bicycles and cars of ... more information
Mandela Family Museum
Nelson Mandela's humble house in Orlando West, Soweto, now called the Mandela Family Museum, is an interesting stopover for those keen to imbibe a slice of authentic history on the world's most famous former prisoner. The museum, a house comprising four inter-leading rooms, contains a rather ... more information
Museum Africa
Not only is Museum Africa one of the most beautiful buildings where it lies right next door to the Market Theatre complex in Bree Street, Newtown, but it is also a museum with a difference - people who have visited museums throughout the world remark at the interesting and unique approach to the main ... more information
Soccer City Johannesburg
Soccer City is earmarked to host both the opening and final matches of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Built in 1987, Soccer City has played host to some of the most memorable matches in South Africa’s soccer history. Soccer City has been enlarged to a seat 94 700 for soccer’s showcase event. Some significant changes ... more information
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Visit Gold Reef City Theme Park
Where: Gold Reef City
How much (per person): R101 to R200
Gold Reef City - Johannesburg's leading destination for family entertainment, offers something for everyone with its winning combination of ... more information
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