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Ormonde, Johannesburg
Leave Marshalltown in Johannesburg�s CBD and head off along the M1 in a south westerly direction and Ormonde lies just five minutes from the centre, a little beyond Gold Reef City in the southern reaches of the bustling city, its nearest neighbours Mondeor and Soweto.
Whilst the name may or may not derive from either one of the Earls of Ormonde - they were Scottish and Irish respectively - Ormonde is an ideal place to stay if you�re visiting Gold Reef City, Alberton or need to get to OR Tambo Airport in a hurry; it is a quick 15 minutes along the N12 that lies in a crescent along the southern and eastern suburbs of Johannesburg, and an alternative route into Johannesburg during peak hour traffic.
Ormonde sees its shares of visitors to Johannesburg. Gold Reef City, the historical amusement park set on an old gold mine, is not only themed around the gold rush that took place here during the 1880s, but there is also a museum dedicated to gold mining, where one can learn much of the history that led to the emergence of Johannesburg. But most people head for the theme park for the entertainment that comes in the form of water rides, roller coasters, live shows, the �hippodrome� and the casino.
The Apartheid Museum on Northern Parkway and Gold Reef Road in Ormonde documents the whole story of apartheid. Taking the form of a series of photographs, hundreds of hours of television footage, exhibits and symbolic features, laid out over 22 separate exhibition areas, the visitor is led sequentially through apartheid to the new South Africa.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Guest House / Self Catering
Golden Candle Guest House
Golden Candle Guest House is located in the quiet suburb of Honeydew, on the border of Randburg. The guest house is ideal for business and leisur...
Self Catering
Dynasty Forest Sandown
These ultra modern self catering units are situated in the heart of Sandton on a safe and secluded private property on Westbrook Drive in Sandown...
Self Catering
GraceView Manor
GraceView Manor is a magnificent luxury home, situated in Morningside Manor, one of Sandton's secure and tranquil suburbs. The romantic home empl...
Self Catering
Cyrildene Guest Rooms
Cyrildene Guest Rooms offers accommodation in the authentic little suburb of Cyrildene which is known for its solid 1950's homes and for its cent...
Guest House
5 Crown Guesthouse
5 Crown Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale. We offer seven double rooms, each with an extra length double bed and an en-suit...
Guest House / Self Catering
Jean's Green House
Jean's Green House is ideally located in Randburg in Johannesburg for business travellers. The property is very secure and the views from the top...
Self Catering
JoziStay Jackal Creek Apartments
JoziStay Jackal Creek Apartments offers fully furnished apartments in the Jackal Creek Golf Estate. Each apartment is stylishly decorated and equ...
Hotel
La Orchard Hotel
La Orchard Hotel is located in the tree lined suburb of Orchards, Johannesburg. The hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, spa facilitie...
Self Catering
The French Quarter
The French Quarter is a holiday home with four bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms. There is a large lounge, dining room and fully equipped kitc...
Things to do in the area
Theme Parks
Gold Reef City Theme Park
Gold Reef City - Johannesburg's leading destination for family entertainment, offers something for everyone with its winning combination of fun, ...
Nightlife & Theatre
The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre offers a variety of entertaining musical variety shows and comedy in an intimate setting, creating an atmosphere of �dinner the...
Miscellaneous
FNB Stadium Tours
The Award winning FNB stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg is famous for its resemblance to a Calabash (traditional African cooking pot). This mosaic ...
Casinos & Gaming
Gold Reef City Casino
Gold Reef City Casino offers 24 hour nonstop fun and entertainment. Enjoy gaming at any time, play the numerous slot machines or try your hand at...
Hiking Trails
Klipriviersberg Hikes
Start: Frandaph Drive, off Columbine Avenue, MondeorFinish: back where you startedDuration: over 20 km worth of well-marked hiking trailsFitness:...
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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