Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg
Ferreirasdorp is the oldest part of the ever-buzzing metropolis of Johannesburg, with the first tent having been set up here in 1886. It started as a residential area on a mining farm, which was due to become a gold mining hotspot. Over the years, though, it has evolved and grown, and is now home to a number of important heritage spots; while it continues to boast a fantastic vibe.
Ferreirasdorp used to be known as Ferreira’s Township, and is affectionately dubbed "The Cradle of Johannesburg". It is here that the very first gold digging began, and these pioneering diggers soon set up camp right here.
Today, there is a wealth of fascinating spots to see within the suburb. These include the Ferreira’s Mine stope (or access tunnel), the Chancellor House (where the late president, Nelson Mandela, and Oliver Tambo had their law practice), the location of Ferreira’s Camp and wagon, and the St Alban’s Mission Church, which dates back to 1898.
Taking a walk through Ferreirasdorp is fun and fascinating. The former Gold Miner’s Camp Museum provides a poignant insight into the tough conditions under which miners lived and worked. These were mostly immigrants from neighbouring African countries, and were desperate for the income for their survival.
The Joziburg Market is on Fox Street in Ferreirasdorp, and is brimming with stunning arts and crafts, gorgeous fashion, delicious food, and a host of quirky keepsakes.
The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is situated nearby to the museum, and is a fantastic place for the entire family to explore the worlds of maths and science like never before.
Ferreirasdorp is 27 kilometres from the OR Tambo International Airport and about 16 kilometres from the shopping Mecca of Sandton.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options

Douglas Lodge
Situated in Douglasdale, Douglas Lodge is a moderately large thatched building set over two floors that accommodates up to 10 people. There are f...

Highgrove Guest House
Situated in the heart of Sandton is Highgrove Guest House where guests can be assured of receiving personal attention. Each well-appointed bedroo...

MacHaven B&B
MacHaven B&B offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale, just 5km away from Sandton City and about 20km from Lanseria Airport. The guest house ...

58 On Hume
58 on Hume is a luxurious, secure accommodation situated in the Dunkeld West, Johannesburg. A Gautrain station, both business and shopping distri...

Stay-A-While Guest House
Stay-A-While Guest House offers accommodation in suites, situated in a quiet residential suburb, within 10km of OR Tambo International Airport. E...

The Willows @ OR Tambo
Set amongst a natural wetland where bird life abounds, The Willows @ OR Tambo offers accommodation in a collection of superbly appointed, one or ...

Gallo Manor Lodge
Gallo Manor Lodge provides ideal accommodation in Sandton for the discerning business person or traveller. The Lodge prides itself on superb exce...

Acorns on 8th
Come and spend a night with us, or let us provide you a long-term stay in one of our two comfortable and stylishly furnished self-contained units...

Pepperwood Lodge
A warm welcome, a good nights sleep and a delicious English breakfast awaits you at Pepperwood Lodge. Relax in the garden under big pecan nut tre...
Things to do in the area

Joziburg Lane
Johannesburg is South Africa’s commercial epicentre; the place where shopaholics go to get the ultimate fix, and the springboard from where milli...

1 Fox Precinct
In similar style to the Maboneng Precinct over on Fox and Kruger Streets in Johannesburg’s inner-city, 1 Fox Precinct lies in a couple of old war...


Join A Pasta Making Class
Take part in a fun and informative evening where you will learn the magical art of making pasta. This 3 hour session is taught by chef Kevin Joel...
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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