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Oaklands, Johannesburg
Nestled in amongst similar leafy, northern suburbs in Johannesburg, Oaklands lies next to Highlands North, Abbotsford and Norwood just across the M1 from Rosebank and south of Sandton. It is an upmarket area where large homes lie amidst sprawling gardens filled with established trees, shrubs and the call of birds.
Not only is it a lovely area in which to stay, in the sense that the suburb is more than a little aesthetically pleasing, but it is also ideally situated for getting around Johannesburg easily and without too much effort. Oaklands lies close to the major shopping malls of Killarney, Melrose, Rosebank, Hyde Park and Norwood. A trip into Sandton is an elementary drive up Rivonia Road or the M1, whilst a foray into the original Johannesburg, the centre of town and now the site of much regeneration, is as straightforward.
Oaklands has many shops, offices, townhouses and hotels of its own, the suburb is not purely residential, mainly because of where it lies in the heart of Johannesburg. There is plenty to see and do from here. Wanderers Cricket Stadium and Ellis Park Stadium are in close proximity, both the Killarney and Houghton golf clubs are at hand, the Great Park Synagogue is nearby, and theatres - such as the Linder Auditorim, and the Theatre on the Square in Sandton - are easily at hand to provide you with entertainment.
For eating out and a night life you are spoilt for choice. Rosebank, Hyde Park and Sandton give you glitz and glamour, whilst Greenside, Parktown and Norwood offer more trendy eateries. Both are places at which to 'be seen' or remain anonymous, depending on your style and choice of restaurant.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House / Self Catering
Festina Lente Guesthouse
Festina Lente offers accommodation in six spacious units and one penthouse, all of which are furnished with a Queen-size bed. Room facilities inc...
Guest House
Moshitametsi Guest House
Built in a distinctive style, Moshitametsi Guest House is located in Kempton Park. Accommodation is offered in en-suite rooms (bathrooms have bot...
Self Catering
Jimmy's Cottage at Madison
Hideaway Cottage is located at Madison House offering self-catering accommodation in Alberton. The establishment is set in a safe and quiet subur...
Guest House
Blue Mango Lodge
Blue Mango Lodge is set on three acres of beautiful park-like gardens. Here you can enjoy comfortable rooms in a great location. You can expect t...
Guest House / Bed & Breakfast
Riverclub Boutique Guesthouse
Riverclub Boutique Guesthouse is a luxury Johannesburg bed and breakfast, set in a large peaceful garden with a swimming pool. Near Sandton, in t...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Motel Mi Pi CHi
Motel Mi Pi CHi offers guests a choice of accommodation in guest rooms or self catering in six comfortable rooms with modern furniture and humoro...
Self Catering
Mount Royal 28
Mount Royal 28 is a self-catering duplex apartment situated in a secure complex in Morningside, Sandton. This property is a comfortable option fo...
Guest House
Dalberry Guest House
Centrally located in the popular suburb of Fourways, north of Johannesburg, Dalberry Guest House is set in a peaceful garden surrounded by beauti...
Bed & Breakfast
BandB Sandton
BandB Sandton in Buccleuch is a quiet countryside property, situated near a ravine with flora and fauna of the countryside. All rooms have privat...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Joh...
Golf Courses
Observatory Golf Club
Observatory Golf Course is one of the less well known Johannesburg courses, but just as good as many of its more famous neighbors. A sophisticate...
Golf Courses
Randpark Golf Club
With two very distinct but different golf courses, Randpark offers golfers of varying ability an unforgettable experience on two of the finest an...
Golf Courses
Royal Johannesburg Golf Club
The World Atlas of Golf, which lists the great courses and how they are played, features just two South African clubs on its hallowed pages. One ...
Airports
OR Tambo International Airport
Formerly officially known as Johannesburg International Airport, the OR Tambo International Airport is a large airport near the city of Johannesb...
Landmarks
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all w...
Shopping
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores a...
Museums
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa�s past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street...
Landmarks
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party governme...
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