Sandton Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Beautiful weather, great shopping 


Con

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  High cost of living 


In a nutshell

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  With a sky so blue it chases all your blues away. 

 

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Things to Do  

African tempo

African tempo, Sandton

 Tenzin Says:  African music and dance never fail to induce a trance-like state in my psyche. It chills my spine deliciously and haunts me with its wild abandon and perfect rhythm.I suspect the ancient witch doctors must have used it to induce a hypnotic effect on the patient. Who can... 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Sandton-Rivonia Road

 1 Review and 109 Opinions  We stayed here during our honeymoon last January, it was a comfortable 5 nights stay. The hotel is... 

Hilton Sandton

 1 Review and 130 Opinions  Located conveniently and safely in Sandton, this is an excellent (and expensive) hotel. Service is... 

Hotels  

Sitatunga Guest Lodge: Sitatunga Guest Lodge

Sitatunga Guest Lodge: Sitatunga Guest Lodge, Sandton

 gwened Says:  the place is very nice, gardening and stones decorations all over typical African motifs, the welcome is done by the owner a French lady living there for years. The rooms are in the main building addition alll along the garden ,and a beautiful patio with picnic tables... 

Park Plaza Sandton

Park Plaza Sandton, Sandton

 Tenzin Says:  This 4 star hotel offers basic and clean lodging. It's within 10 minutes walk to the convention centre. the buffet breakfast is decent but the small pool and gym are passable. The complimentary airport shuttle bus is a godsend. At US$30 one way that's equivalent to one... 

The Michelangelo Hotel: One of the best ways to explore Sandton

The Michelangelo Hotel: One of the best ways to explore Sandton, Sandton

 sporty_chick00 Says:  I havn't stayed here before but have spoken to people (family and friends), who say this is one of the best places to stay. It is right next to a major shopping centre, Sandton City, Direct access to the centre from the hotel. Great Views, close to everything under the sun... 

Restaurants  

Vasilis Mediterranean: Greek and seafood

Vasilis Mediterranean: Greek and seafood, Sandton

 gwened Says:  Very good ambiance in the shopping center, all in 2nd floor, nice chic ambiance, great friendly people service, all delicious said the server girl...love the ambiance ,the service and the food was great.putting a South African dining guide site that tells about the resto as... 

Fornos Bakery: best burgers, etc place in town

Fornos Bakery: best burgers, etc place in town, Sandton

 gwened Says:  very nice place a chain all over even at airport,but here is in nice area of Sandton or Fourways, in a shopping mall with terrace out looking into the parking lot, people watching chatting of locals, and great big portion good prices food.Great local ambianceon the website... 

Su.da.da Dine bar: Upmarket fine dining with entertainment

Su.da.da Dine bar: Upmarket fine dining with entertainment, Sandton

 sebblit7 Says:  To see the ambience click the link to their site. It's clean and new using modern techniques with pebbles, stone, wood, steel and lighting to create a very satisfying open plan eating experience. The food is well presented and tasty.The service is (or tries to be) impeccable... 

Nightlife  

Manhattan Club: Sandton Hot Spots

Manhattan Club: Sandton Hot Spots, Sandton

 mattyL Says:  Thursay night is student night the line to get in can be very long so i suggest you get there early. Doors open at 8. R40 entrence before ten without a student card otherwise R10 before ten. Buy one get one free drinks specials before ten. Friday nights no under 23 for guys... 

Transportation  

OR Tambo Inter Airport

OR Tambo Inter Airport, Sandton

 gwened Says:  a very nice easy to read airport, terminal A and B all easily link, you can walk. There is some stores before passport control but the best is once you get actually in, plenty of stores, restos to serve you. I spent time here as was given a free ride to airport,and spend it... 

public transport Gautrain

public transport Gautrain, Sandton

 gwened Says:  this I am told is recently done, and a semi metro subway tube transportation coming into the terminus of chic Sandton, and then goes above ground linking with public transport trains elsewhere, the convenience is that is link directly with OR Tambo international airport in... 

Sitatunga transfers

Sitatunga transfers, Sandton

 gwened Says:  best shuttle transfers from airport to lodge all under the ownership and the timing is fantastic, great service, know the area well, and can arrange for even safaris. If you stay in the lodge hotel the pricing is combine and better, otherwise think about 400 rands for the... 

From the Airport to Sandton and around

From the Airport to Sandton and around, Sandton

 sebblit7 Says:  Johannesburg can be a scary place for first timers, sure if you're staying in a five star hotel you can probably arrange a hotel transfer from the airport, and you can probably rely on some 'same old' package deal trips in and around Joburg, but if you want to save cash and... 

Sky high public transport for tourists

Sky high public transport for tourists, Sandton

 Tenzin Says:  If not for the fact that the airport transfer is provided for when I booked the hotel via Internet, I would have to fork out US$30 for a 1 way trip for the airport bus. Mind you the trip is just about 30 minutes and a taxi would have cost much more.Even in Japan and London... 

Shopping  

Sandton Square: Everything (Sandton)

Sandton Square: Everything (Sandton), Sandton

 Acirfa Says:  This is larny town, or posh town to the rest of the world. As in London slightly more expensive than other regions, but this is a fantastic shopping mall, in the centre you will find Mandela Square where you can eat and drink till your stomach is content. It is a place for... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Safari

Safari, Sandton

 Tenzin Says:  The safari was meant to be the highlight of the tour. In fact we had paid a premium for this extra benefit. In the end we felt like we had visit the zoo with just 5 types of animals. Only difference being we are inside the cage along with them this time.We had to wake up at... 

Tourist Traps  

Nelson Mandela Square

Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton

 sebblit7 Says:  This hideous 6 metre statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at the renamed Nelson Mandela Square on 31 March 2004. It's positively repugnant in that it makes Nelson Mandela(tm) look like Goofy(tm)This is a prime example of commercial, crass, tourist capitalism and I suggest... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Table Mountain

Table Mountain, Sandton

 Tenzin Says:  Table Mountain has long been recognized as one of the most beautful scenery in the world. Words could hardly do justice to the feeling one gets when standing at the peak watching the waves from both the Atlantic and Pacific ocean meet. If you are lucky you could even witness... 

Table mountain

Table mountain, Sandton

 Tenzin Says:  Recognized as among the most beautiful sceneries in world, words could hardly do justice to the view of Cape Town from the peak of Table Mountain. 

The Place

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The People

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 About Sandton - So this is th place I call home. And what a place! So full of life; clear sunny days all your round, a vibrant community of people from all over the world: including Europeans, Asians, Southern... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Im from bloemfontein and recently moved to Joburg. I have a friend from overseas who is coming for visit and i need to take her to... 

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A: Hi Do you need to go to Sandton in particular? The reason that I ask is that Sandton generally doesn't offer much that is traditionally South African, except the... 

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 When I was 8 I moved from Mondeor in the South, to Kelvin in the North. I grew up in Sandton. Sandon City shopping Centre was very much part of my growing up experience. The area is now a CBD as major... 

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Sandton, Johannesburg

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 Athough this isn't the southern hemisphere's largest shopping centre, I still prefer it relative to Gold Reef Ctr further south. Shopping isn't cheap there but during cheap sales you do find good... 

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A classic city in the suburbs of Jo'Burg

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 Johannesburg is known to be the heart of South Africa, and inside Johannesburg there is a district that acts as pacemaker: Sandton a brief tell all statement, and the tourist office is... 

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About Sandton

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 So this is th place I call home. And what a place! So full of life; clear sunny days all your round, a vibrant community of people from all over the world: including Europeans, Asians, Southern... 

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