Sandton

Sandton is the Gauteng property of choice

Sandton is the Gauteng property of choice, a sophisticated, upmarket suburb featuring expensive shops, world-class hotels and Johannesburg`s most illustrious corporate adresses

Attractions in Sandton

• Nelson Mandela Square
  This is a popular Sandton meeting place, with sidewalk cafes, fine restaurants, theatre and some 93 exclusive shops. Its prime location in the heart of Sandton mean easy access to the financial district, the Sandton Convention Centre, world class hotels and Sandton City’s 295 shops.
• Sandton City
  The ultimate shopping experience in a world of its own, at Sandton City there is something for everyone from the adventurous to the discriminating, the trendy to the discerning. Sandton City is the destination where international shoppers feel at home and local shoppers get away from it all.
• Sandton Walking Tours
  Talk Tour lets tourists undertake personal walking tours of the area with stop-offs at restaurants in their own time. It provides a history and explanation of 29 Sandton landmarks in eight languages. Colourful signposts along the route signals when to dial an 084 number for more information on a landmark. Pamphlets explaining the walk are available at all the hotels.
• Outspan Bird Sanctuary in Morningside
  A sheltered sanctuary much-visited by local bird species.
• Village Walk Shopping Centre
  This quaint centre has been designed in a Neapolitan style and features stylish shops, coffeehouses, cinemas and video arcade.
• Galleries in Sandton
  Sandtons Galleries exhibit traditional South African Art as well as international art work.
  Les Art International - Shop L39 Sandton Square
  Gallery on the Square - L32 Sandton Square
  Sandton Civic Gallery - Library on the Square

Although a relatively young city, offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor recreation. Sandton city is the internationally renowned complex where the best of Africa meets with some of the world’s finest shopping, all under one roof. Not to mention wining and dining for every appetite imaginable, a state of the art Cinema Complex, not one but two of the continent’s finest hotels, banks, foreign exchange and travel agencies, exclusive boutiques, hair and beauty – the list is endless, with over 260 stores stretching from fashion to fantasy within an elegant and secure shopping environment.

Amongst the many pleasures of exploring Sandton’s four nature reserves, two bird sanctuaries and five river trails, visitors could see 47 species of indigenous trees, numerous indigenous shrubs and wild flowers, over 170 species of birds and, if lucky, several different kinds of small mammals. The two historical sites are of great interest and three recreation centres provide an extremely wide range of entertainment, leisure activities and interesting courses to suit all tastes.

Southwest of Sandton one finds the suburb of Randburg, boasting Gauteng’s own version of Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The Randburg Waterfront, a relaxed harbour like setting fringing a man made lake, offers a myriad of entertainment facilities and attractions to people from all walks of life.

The complex, with more than 55 restaurants and pub catering for all tastes, offers a unique ‘night on the town’ experience, while the 50 m long musical fountain creates a fairyland atmosphere. The Randburg Waterfront is a treat for kids, offering ten luxury cinemas and a vast entertainment area boasting a carousel, games and puppet shows. For the more adventurous the complex offers a range of activities including bungee jumping, scuba diving, water skiing and golf chipping onto a floating island green.

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