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Boksburg, East Rand
The range of hotels and self-catering accommodation in Boksburg is impressive; giving visitors to South Africa plenty of variety from which to choose when they stay in Johannesburg. Boksburg is a suburb situated on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. Originally, Boksburg was laid out in 1887 to serve the surrounding gold mines, and named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, Eduard Bok.
The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to all the other major mining towns on the Witwatersrand and the Angelo Hotel was used as a production post. Boksburg is now part of the Ekhuruleni Metropolitan Municipality, which includes much of the East Rand.
Interestingly, the Mining Commissioner Montague White built a large dam which remained empty for years. It was nicknamed White's Folly until a flashflood in 1889 silenced all critics. It became what is now known as the Boksburg Lake. This spectacular lake is over 150,000 square metres and is surrounded by lawns, trees, and terraces. This is a popular boating, fishing, watersport and hiking destination for many. The scenery here is lovely and many families enjoy blissful and entertaining days here.
Boksburg boasts a diversified industrial and mining centre. It has become one of the most important gold-producing towns on the Witwatersrand. Boksburg is also any shoppers delight. It boasts the East Rand Mall which is one of the most popular and biggest malls in Johannesburg. The East Rand Shopping Mall offers all the chain shops, restaurants and movies typical of such complexes.
Yet, it also boasts a pleasure park known as Wild Waters with plenty of water fun such as water slides and 8 other such activities. The Fun Factory offers roller skating and 10-pin bowling. This fabulous mall offers over 170 different shops as well as extensive entertainment facilities, which include a Games Arcade, Restaurants, Coffee shops, a nine theatre Cinema Centre and an exciting Food and Entertainment Mall. You can never be bored here!
For fun family outings why not take a visit to the Bokkie Park. This beautiful area offers children fun farm experiences, such as milking cows and feeding the different fun loving animals. In addition, one can visit the Le Grange Bird Park which affords one the opportunity to explore the diverse range of vibrant birds in this area.
For the history lovers, there are numerous historical buildings one can explore. These include the Old Post Office built in 1898, the Law Court since 1890, St Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church designed by the Sir Herbert Baker as well as a few gold mines.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House / Self Catering
Ikaze Guest House
Ikaze Guest House is situated in a peaceful, secure environment in an exclusive upmarket suburb of Boksburg near OR Tambo International Airport. ...
Guest House
Fin and Feather Guesthouse
Fin and Feather Guesthouse offers a relaxing, comfortable accommodation in a homely atmosphere. Owner managed, we are proud to provide both the c...
Guest House / Self Catering
Up21
Up21 offers lovely Johannesburg self catering units perfect for a couple getting away or a business person needing a place to rest for the night....
Self Catering
El Ridge A6
El Ridge A6 offers affordable and luxurious Johannesburg self catering accommodation in a serviced apartment. We are ideally situated just off th...
Guest House
Sonyador Guesthouse
Sonyador offers fine accommodation in five luxurious double rooms with percale linen and en-suite bathrooms. Three rooms open up onto a veranda o...
Guest House / Self Catering
Celtis Lane Guest House
The Celtis Lane Guest House is situated in a secure neighborhood on a tree-lined street in Boksburg, located in the East Rand of Gauteng. The gue...
Hotel
Silverbirch @ Birchwood Hotel
Set on 30 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, the Birchwood offers a selection of 450 well appointed rooms, 40 conference rooms, and a perfe...
Hotel
24 on Vrey Boutique Hotel
At 24 On Vrey Boutique Hotel you can expect personal service in an intimate atmosphere. Accommodation is offered in luxury or honeymoon suites, f...
Hotel
Afrique Boutique Hotel O R Tambo
Afrique Boutique Hotel OR Tambo has peaceful and tranquil surroundings and is ideally situated in a prime position for both the corporate and pri...
Guest House
Sunward Park Guesthouse
Sunward Park Guest House is a luxury, exclusive guest house conveniently situated within 10 km from Carnival City Casino and within 15 km from th...
Self Catering
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 ...
Self Catering
El Ridge A7
El Ridge A7 offers affordable and luxurious self catering accommodation in Boksburg. We are ideally situated just off the N12 highway, just 6.9km...
Guest House
Sunward Guest House
Sunward Guest House in Boksburg and is conveniently located close to restaurants, shops and golf courses. Accommodation is offered in three twin ...
Self Catering
El Ridge A4
El Ridge A4 can be found at El Ridge Living in the area of Boksburg. Here guests can enjoy affordable and luxurious 4-star fully furnished servic...
Self Catering
El Ridge A1
Elridge Living offers affordable and luxurious fully furnished apartments. Located in safe proximity to business and retail outlets, the units ar...
Guest House
Emirates Garden Lodge
Emirates Garden Lodge is a home away from home located in Boksburg North, Johannesburg. Apart from the excellent security and the indoor swimming...
Self Catering
El Ridge A3
El Ridge A3 offers Johannesburg self catering at El Ridge Living in Boksburg. Here guests can enjoy affordable and luxurious 4-star fully furnish...
Guest House
Acre of Africa Guest House
Acre of Africa is a small hotel in Johannesburg offering comfortable accommodation in Boksburg. Each room has air-conditioning, a mini fridge, a ...
Guest House / Self Catering
Angelica Guest House
Angelica Guest House is situated on the southern side of Boksburg's central business area, and offers a friendly and relaxed stay under the manag...
Self Catering
47 On Manson
47 on Manson offers accommodation ideal for business and leisure travellers. This is a small guesthouse in Boksburg with two rooms that are equip...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Armagh Guesthouse
Armagh Guesthouse in Boksburg is Irish themed, located on a busy road close to all amenities yet secluded. The guesthouse has a lovely swimming p...
Guest House / Self Catering
Ekuthuleni Guest House Vosloorus
Situated in Vosloorus, Ekuthuleni Guest House offers accommodation within 25 km of Mall at Carnival, Bedford Centre Shopping Mall and Tsakane Mal...
Self Catering
Lodge @ Leadwood
Lodge @ Leadwood offers comfortable Johannesburg self catering apartments situated in a quiet area of Boksburg. The air-conditioned apartments ar...
Self Catering
El Ridge A5
El Ridge A5 offers Johannesburg self catering in an affordable and luxuriously furnished serviced apartment. We are ideally situated just off the...
Self Catering
El Ridge A8
El Ridge A8 offers affordable and luxurious self catering Johannesburg accommodation in Boksburg. There is a shopping centre with a selection of ...
Hotel / Bed & Breakfast
Airport Garden Boutique Hotel
Airport Gardens Boutique Hotel offers comfortableJohannesburg accommodation just 8km outside of Boksburg. We are conveniently situated minutes aw...
Self Catering
El Ridge A2
El Ridge A2 offers self catering in East Rand at Elridge Living. Here guests can enjoy affordable and luxurious 4-star graded fully furnished ser...
Things to do in the area
Family Entertainment
Make your own Teddy Bear
'Choose Me', 'Hear me', 'Stuff Me', 'Stitch Me', 'Fluff me', 'Dress Me',' Name Me' and finally 'Take Me Home'; these are all the stations at the ...
Extreme Sports
Sandboarding at Mount Mayhem
One of the most exciting outdoor sports is sand boarding. Similar to snow boarding, this adventure in Gauteng may not have snow, but we've got to...
Museums
Hechter-Shulz Museum
The Hechter-Schulz Afroculture Museum and Study Centre in Johannesburg is a private museum that is run by Naomi Hechter-Schultz and can be found ...
Animal Sanctuaries
Bokkie Park
Bokkie Park in East Rand, Gauteng is a great place to bring the family for a fun filled day out. Children will enjoy the playground and will love...
Monuments
The Old Boksburg Law Court
The town of Boksburg was established in 1887 to service all the people working in the nearby gold mines. Named after the State Secretary at the t...
Miscellaneous
Old Boksburg Post Office
Old Boksburg post office, on Market Street in Boksburg, Johannesburg, took nearly seven years to be constructed after its design was created by S...
Breweries
Just Brewing
This family-owned and run brewery is in Boksburg, Johannesburg, and is responsible for creating some very special craft beers that are a real hit...
Breweries
Brothers Brewery
Boksburg�s Brothers Brewery is about more than the crisp, clean finish of the perfect craft beer. It was established by a group of lifelong frien...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Benoni Country Club
Benoni Golf Course and Country Club is located on Johannesburg�s East Rand and serves as a wonderful break from the city yet remains within the c...
Golf Courses
Benoni Lake Golf Club
One of the four large expanses of water that form a chain through this East Rand municipality is known as Middle Lake, and it is on the shores of...
Golf Courses
ERPM Golf Course
The ERPM Golf course has bent grass greens and kikuyu fairways, and has a flat parkland layout. The long-time home of US Senior PGA star John Bla...
Golf Courses
Germiston Country Club
18 holes, par-72. Rating 71, 6 523 metres. The course has kikuyu fairway and bent grass greens. The Germiston Lake comes into play on the par-thr...
Golf Courses
Glendower Golf Club
Conveniently located within 10 minutes of OR Tambo International Airport, Glendower Golf Course is a well designed 6770m course, situated against...
Golf Courses
Glenvista Golf Club
The Glenvista golf course boasts 18 superb bent grass greens built to United States Golf Association standards. Five dams, four of which come int...
Golf Courses
Kempton Park Golf Club
The Kempton Park Golf Course is on the corner of Plein and Green Avenue in Spartan, Kempton Park. Ernie Els learnt to play golf at the Kempton Pa...
Golf Courses
Modderfontein Golf Club
Modderfontein Golf Course has Kikuyu fairways and bent grass greens. Water comes into play on 11 of the 18 holes. The club has had a top 20 ratin...
Golf Courses
Reading Country Club
Reading Country Club boasts a 18-hole golf course in a typical woodlands layout. The course is tree-lined with water featuring on 10 of the 18 ho...
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