Guidebook for Bryanston
Shopping
Medium size shopping mall close to the apartment, with everything you need, including a whole range of restaurants for all budgets
54 locals recommend
Nicolway Bryanston
Wedgewood Link RoadMedium size shopping mall close to the apartment, with everything you need, including a whole range of restaurants for all budgets
Very typical and very interesting, from African curios to fresh food, friendly place for kids.
Market times: Thursdays and Saturdays 9.00 am to 3.00 pm and public holidays.
https://www.bryanstonmarket.co.za/
64 locals recommend
Bryanston Organic & Natural Market
40 Culross RdVery typical and very interesting, from African curios to fresh food, friendly place for kids.
Market times: Thursdays and Saturdays 9.00 am to 3.00 pm and public holidays.
https://www.bryanstonmarket.co.za/
The shopping mall of Johannesburg. Everything and more.
488 locals recommend
Sandton City Shopping Centre
83 Rivonia RdThe shopping mall of Johannesburg. Everything and more.
Arts & Culture
Apartheid Museum
Must see
Maropeng - Cradle of Humankind
Interesting museum, mostly for kid.
Sightseeing
Must see, but do not go on your own if you are new in South Africa, rather book a guided tour.
111 locals recommend
Soweto
Must see, but do not go on your own if you are new in South Africa, rather book a guided tour.
Parks & Nature
Stunning African wildlife within one and a half hour drive. Must see if you don't have enough time to go to the Kruger National Park!
106 locals recommend
Pilanesberg National Park
Stunning African wildlife within one and a half hour drive. Must see if you don't have enough time to go to the Kruger National Park!
Interesting, don't miss the lion feed on Sundays. Good spots for picnic with the kids.
128 locals recommend
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
520 Kromdraai RoadInteresting, don't miss the lion feed on Sundays. Good spots for picnic with the kids.
Famous South African college in Sandton since 1953. Its 102 hectare park is open to the public, a most peaceful and enjoyable walk for the whole family, in the heart of the city. After the walk, have a drink or a meal at the "Higher Ground" Restaurant, with one of the most amazing view on the Sandton CBD skyline.
St Stithians College
40 Peter PlaceFamous South African college in Sandton since 1953. Its 102 hectare park is open to the public, a most peaceful and enjoyable walk for the whole family, in the heart of the city. After the walk, have a drink or a meal at the "Higher Ground" Restaurant, with one of the most amazing view on the Sandton CBD skyline.
Essentials
Integrated health center, with doctor, nurse, physio, pharmacy, ....
N.H.C Medical & Dental Centre Bryanston
2988 Winnie Mandela DriveIntegrated health center, with doctor, nurse, physio, pharmacy, ....
Mediclinic Sandton
1 Bram Fischer DrMinor emergency center, 24/24
This is the closest shopping center, within 5 min walk from our place if you do not have a car. All you need: food, pharmacy, and some nice and reasonably priced restaurants. The SPAR is open from 7 am to 7:30 pm, and is also open on Sunday.
16 locals recommend
Hobart Grove Centre
52 Hobart RdThis is the closest shopping center, within 5 min walk from our place if you do not have a car. All you need: food, pharmacy, and some nice and reasonably priced restaurants. The SPAR is open from 7 am to 7:30 pm, and is also open on Sunday.
Getting Around
Gautrain and the associated Gautrain buses are very convenient and very safe. Do not hesitate to use. You need to buy a prepaid card at the airport or at any Gautrain station.
From our home the nearest bus stop is S5 - 11 at the corner of William Nicol Dr & Ormonde St, 2 min walking distance. Every 12 min during peak hour, every 20 min otherwise.
126 locals recommend
Sandton Station
Gautrain and the associated Gautrain buses are very convenient and very safe. Do not hesitate to use. You need to buy a prepaid card at the airport or at any Gautrain station.
From our home the nearest bus stop is S5 - 11 at the corner of William Nicol Dr & Ormonde St, 2 min walking distance. Every 12 min during peak hour, every 20 min otherwise.
Food Scene
Organic food market, and very good restaurant
17 locals recommend
Jackson’s Real Food Market Bryanston
300 Bryanston DrOrganic food market, and very good restaurant
Doppio Zero Bryanston
52 Hobart RdFriendly restaurant nearby