Outdoor Activities In Johannesburg

Gold Reef City Theme Park

More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater.

Northern Pkwy & Data Cres, Johannesburg, 2159, South Africa

Johannesburg Botanical Gardens

This 125-hectare park features various gardens, plus picnicking, a fountain & a restaurant. · Dogs allowed

Olifants Rd, Emmarentia, Randburg, 2195, South Africa

Zoo Lake

· Dogs allowed

60 Jan Smuts Ave, Forest Town, Randburg, 2193, South Africa

Rietvlei Zoo Farm

101 Swartkoppies Rd, Alberton, 1448, South Africa

Delta Park

· Dogs allowed

77 Craighall Rd, Victory Park, Randburg, 2195, South Africa

Montecasino Bird Gardens

Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colorful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals.

Montecasino, 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2055, South Africa

Thokoza Park

Expansive green space studded with trees & featuring picnic areas, a playground & a walking path. · Dogs allowed

1682 Ntuli St, Moroka, Soweto, 1818, South Africa

Kloofendal Nature Reserve

This 128-hectare nature reserve features a former gold mine, concerts, organized walks & more.

Veronica St, Kloofendal, Roodepoort, 1709, South Africa

Pines Resort

2 Ivan Smuts Ave, Silverfields, Krugersdorp, 1739, South Africa

Huddle Park Golf & Recreation

121 Club St, Linksfield, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa

Lion & Safari Park

Wilderness reserve with many animals viewable on safari tours, plus concessions & a gift shop.

R512 Pelindaba Rd, Broederstroom, 0240, South Africa

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Children's interactive museum offering exhibits & workshops in science, technology & math.

Corner of Miriam Makeba and Helen Joseph (formerly Newtown |, Helen Joseph St, Johannesburg, South Africa

James & Ethel Gray Park

36-hectare former bird sanctuary with a lake, city views & a large, grassy field for sports & dogs. · Dogs allowed

Edgewood Avenue &, Melrose St, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa

The Wilds Nature Reserve

Paved hiking trails & animal-themed artworks in a city park with downtown views & a climbing wall. · Dogs allowed

Houghton Dr, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa

Wits Marks Park

· Dogs allowed

Judith Rd, Emmarentia, Randburg, 2194, South Africa

Cradle of Humankind

131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife.

South Africa

Rhodes Park

Quaint city park in verdant surrounds featuring a playground, lake & amphitheater. · Dogs allowed

Cumberland Rd, Kengsinton, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa

Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park

Visitors can zip-line above a crocodile enclosure, pet babies & more at this family attraction.

Corner of Cedar Road & R114 Nietgedacht 535 Chartwell, Chartwell, 2055, South Africa

Northcliff Ridge eco park

Popular, mountaintop park featuring a paved walkway, benches & panoramic views of the city & sunset.

2115 5 Lucky Ave, Northcliff, Randburg, 2115, South Africa

Acrobranch Melrose

Rope bridges, ziplines & aerial obstacle courses at a family-oriented parkland activity center.

James and Ethel Grey Park, Melrose St, Birdhaven, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

Wits Art Museum

Museum showcasing thousands of pieces of African artwork ranging from historic to contemporary.

Wits Art Museum Cnr Jorissen and, Bertha St, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa

Westcliff Stairs

32 Crescent Dr, Westcliff, Randburg, 2193, South Africa

Sandton Market @ The Park

Park featuring a play area, a pond, a garden, an amphitheater, an outdoor gym & public toilets. · Dogs allowed

Mushroom Farm Park, 125 Daisy St, Sandown, Sandton, 2191, South Africa

Northcliff Hill

Northcliff, Randburg, 2195, South Africa

The Wilds - East Wilds

Preserved green space in an urban area offering hiking paths, whimsical animal art & city views. · Dogs allowed

Houghton Dr, Johannesburg, 1682, South Africa

Golden Harvest Park

· Dogs allowed

1 1st Rd, Randburg, 2194, South Africa

Bezuidenhout Park

Green space offering exercise paths, a caravan park, fields for soccer & a community garden. · Dogs allowed

2nd Ave, De Wetshof, Johannesburg, 2158, South Africa

Hashtag Escape

Bedford Square Shopping Centre, Van Der Linde Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, 2007, South Africa

Acrobranch Modderfontein

Corner of Valley Rd &, Johannesburg Rd, Modderfontein, Lethabong, 1609, South Africa

The Fun Company Zone@Rosebank

Shop FF20-FF27, The Zone @ Rosebank, 50 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

Origins Centre, Wits University

Exhibitions on the history of early humans in Africa, including ancient rock art, with audio tours.

Yale Road &, 1 Enoch Sontonga Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa

Innesfree Park

Big park with open grassy expanses & shade trees, a popular spot for picnics, concerts & festivals. · Dogs allowed

Harris St &, Katherine St, Barlow Park, Sandton, South Africa

Emmarentia Dam

· Dogs allowed

Olifants Rd, Emmarentia, Randburg, 2195, South Africa

Honeydew Mazes

82 Boland Rd, Zandspruit 191-Iq, Johannesburg, 2040, South Africa

1 Fox

Indoor eating & shopping complex offering several different bars & food stalls, plus music events.

1 Fox St, Ferreiras Dorp, Johannesburg, 2048, South Africa

Jozi X

Main Rd & Sloane St, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2152, South Africa

Beechwood Gardens

25 Christopherson St, Hyde Park, Sandton, 2196, South Africa

Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

With geology going back 3 billion years, this landmark reserve boasts remnants of Stone Age living.

4 Judith Rd, Emmarentia, Randburg, 2195, South Africa

George Hay Park

Relaxed neighbourhood park offering slides, swings & seesaws, plus benches & shade trees. · Dogs allowed

Parkview, Randburg, 2193, South Africa

Bryanston Park

· Dogs allowed

Westview Dr, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2191, South Africa

Paterson Park

· Dogs allowed

Paterson Rd, Norwood, Johannesburg, 2104, South Africa

Field and Study open park

· Dogs allowed

Driefontein 41-Ir, Sandton, South Africa

Cheltondale Park

· Dogs allowed

37 Orchard Rd, Cheltondale, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa

Buggy Parks

Beyers Naudé Dr, Tuohyvale Rd, &, Krugersdorp, South Africa

Sandton Central Park

5th St, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa

Glenhazel Park

· Dogs allowed

28 Northfield Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg, 2192, South Africa

Tree Top Adventures SA

R511 & Erling Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2181, South Africa

#Westdene Dam

· Dogs allowed

1 Ararat St, Westdene, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa

Melville Koppies EAST

· Dogs allowed

15 6th St, Melville, Randburg, 2109, South Africa

Inyoni Park

· Dogs allowed

Erdmann Rd, Roseacre, Johannesburg South, 2197, South Africa