SA Interest

Constitution Hill
One of the focal points of the New South Africa and seat of the Constitutional Court.
www.constitutionhill.org.za

Lilliesleaf
Visit the farm where Nelson Mandela and others were arrested and learn about the Rivonia trial that followed.
www.liliesleaf.co.za

Soweto
City within a city.  Here’s where the uprising of 1976 changed South Africa forever.  See the Hector Peterson Memorial and the Regina Mundi church.
http://www.soweto.gov.za/

Apartheid Museum
A stark reminder of a past – lest we forget.
www.apartheidmuseum.org

Randlords
Discover the world of the original lords of gold – a facinating glimpse of Johannesburg at the turn of the century.
www.parktownheritage.co.za

Newtown
A modern Petrie dish of the cultures that make up Johannesburg.  See the Market Theatre, Museum Africa, Mary FitzGerald Square and the World of Beer.
http://www.newtown.co.za/

Cradle of Humankind
See the origins of homo sapiens, the Stekfontein caves and mrs. Ples – the oldest traces of humankind on the planet.
www.cradleofhumankind.co.za

The Crocodile Ramble
A must for the artisticly inclined – plan your trip to include a visit to these artists and crafters during the monthly open day or make an appointment!
www.theramble.co.za

Day Trips

Pilansberg
A game reserve where you’d be able to the big five – elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo.
http://pilanesberggamereserve.com/index.html

Sun City
A family resort with fun for the whole family – waterworld, two golf courses, an international grade conference centre and the Superbowl where the top artists in the performs.
http://www.suninternational.com/Destinations/Resorts/SunCity/Pages/default.aspx

Walks
Take a walk or take a bike – nature right here in the city!  Within walking distance are Delta Park and Braamfonteinspruit with Zoo Lake and the Botanical Gardens a short drive away.

Emarentia Dam & Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
www.jhbcityparks.com/find-a-park/johannesburg-botanical-gardens.html

Zoo Lake
www.jhbcityparks.com/find-a-park/zoo-lake.html

Delta Park & Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary
www.jhbcityparks.com/find-a-park/delta-park.html

Braamfontein Spruit
http://www.footprint.co.za/Braamfontein.htm

Sport

Planet Fitness
A world class gym for the fitness fans.
http://www.planetfitness.co.za/Clubs/Craighall_Park.aspx

Old Parktonians
A sports club known for its road races and olde worlde charm.
http://www.oldparks.co.za/

Shopping

Sandton City
Shopping capital of Africa – all the upmarket faire!
http://www.sandton-city.co.za/

Hyde Park Corner
http://www.hydeparkshopping.co.za/

China Mall
Bargains, bargains, bargains!
http://www.chinamall.co.za/en/index.asp

Michael Mount Organic Village Market
Organic food, natural materials and loads of Creativity.
http://www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za/

Groceries
Within in ablock of the Hands On Retreat you’ll find the top grocers in the country:

• Woolworths Foods
• Pick n Pay

Restaurants ++
The best restaurants in the world are on our doorstep – have sundowners on the deck at Mojo Zoo Lake or a simply a pizza at Fratelli or a coffee at Eleven Forty Five.