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.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
The French Quarter
The French Quarter is a holiday home with four bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms. There is a large lounge, dining room and fully equipped kitc...
The Tyrwhitt 605
The Tyrwhitt 605, located in the secure Tyrwhitt apartment hotel, and with the convenience of Rosebank right on the doorstep. The Tyrwhitt 605 ha...
B&B on Buckingham
Located in the up-market suburb of Craighall Park, Buckingham fills a unique niche in Johannesburg's accommodation offering. Occupying a mid 20th...
The Pecan Tree Guesthouse
The Pecan Tree Guesthouse is a unique up-market Guest House in the heart of Bryanston that offers bed and breakfast accommodation in luxurious su...
Shumba Valley Lodge
The 4 Star Shumba Valley Lodge and Conference Centre, close to Lanseria Airport, in the Gauteng Province, offers the out of town, country, confer...
Atholl Guest House
Atholl Guest House is a luxurious, up-market accommodation, nestling in the beautiful sought after suburb of Atholl. This quiet, tranquil guest h...
Meridian Hospitality Guest House
Nestled in the quiet tree-lined avenues of Edenvale, Meridian Hospitality Accommodation is one of a kind Boutique Guest House unashamedly a cut a...
The Savoy Guest House
Situated in a beautiful, quiet and tranquil suburb, with beautiful gardens, The Savoy Guest House offers accommodation to the business executive ...
Dunvegan Execu Lodge
Dunvegan Execu Lodge is proudly a four star luxury guesthouse, conveniently situated in the tranquil residential area of Dunvegan in Edenvale. We...
Things to do in the area
Gold Reef City Theme Park
Gold Reef City - Johannesburg's leading destination for family entertainment, offers something for everyone with its winning combination of fun, ...
The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre offers a variety of entertaining musical variety shows and comedy in an intimate setting, creating an atmosphere of ‘dinner the...
FNB Stadium Tours
The Award winning FNB stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg is famous for its resemblance to a Calabash (traditional African cooking pot). This mosaic ...
Gold Reef City Casino
Gold Reef City Casino offers 24 hour nonstop fun and entertainment. Enjoy gaming at any time, play the numerous slot machines or try your hand at...
Klipriviersberg Hikes
Start: Frandaph Drive, off Columbine Avenue, MondeorFinish: back where you startedDuration: over 20 km worth of well-marked hiking trailsFitness:...
Noteworthy attractions
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticate...
Randpark Golf Club
With two very distinct but different golf courses, Randpark offers golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest an...
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
The World Atlas of Golf, which lists the great courses and how they are played, features just two South African clubs on its hallowed pages. One ...
OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa’s past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
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 governme...
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