Guidebook for Sandton
Food Scene
It's down the road from the cottage and has great books, a good restaurant and coffee bar.
8 locals recommend
Exclusive Books Hyde Park
Winnie Mandela DriveIt's down the road from the cottage and has great books, a good restaurant and coffee bar.
It is a relaxed outdoor coffee shop in the heart of the village of Parkhurst
13 locals recommend
4th Avenue Café - Parkhurst
4th AvenueIt is a relaxed outdoor coffee shop in the heart of the village of Parkhurst
The views are great and the decor beautiful. On the pricey side but food also delicious.
65 locals recommend
Marble Restaurant
Jellicoe AvenueThe views are great and the decor beautiful. On the pricey side but food also delicious.
Bellagio
196 Oxford RdReally good food and nice ambiance. In summer, sit outside.
Everything Else
Pronto Italian Restaurant
345 Jan Smuts AveThe best pasta in town
Sandton Station
To rent a car or taxi or Uber.
Sandton Station
To rent a car or taxi or Uber.
The latest movies in a newly renovated cinema. Wide, comfortable leather chairs that recline and a glass of wine to accompany your movie experience! Great fun!
14 locals recommend
Nu Metro Hyde Park Corner
6th RoadThe latest movies in a newly renovated cinema. Wide, comfortable leather chairs that recline and a glass of wine to accompany your movie experience! Great fun!
Sightseeing
Choice of restaurants and famous statue of Nelson Mandela. Also loads of shops to explore and well known brands
184 locals recommend
Nelson Mandela Square
130 Rivonia RoadChoice of restaurants and famous statue of Nelson Mandela. Also loads of shops to explore and well known brands
This is the street where Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu lived. It is worth a tour to Madiba's house followed by a meal at Sakumzi's or Vuyo's for a traditional meal. Please go with a reputable guide. If in doubt, contact Allison.
Vuyos Restaurant
8038 Vilakazi StThis is the street where Nelson and Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu lived. It is worth a tour to Madiba's house followed by a meal at Sakumzi's or Vuyo's for a traditional meal. Please go with a reputable guide. If in doubt, contact Allison.
Arts & Culture
Choice of art galleries to visit and new up and coming area with night life and restaurants
35 locals recommend
Keyes Art Mile
21 Keyes AveChoice of art galleries to visit and new up and coming area with night life and restaurants
The latest movies in a newly renovated cinema. Wide, comfortable leather chairs that recline and a glass of wine to accompany your movie experience! Great fun!
14 locals recommend
Nu Metro Hyde Park Corner
6th RoadThe latest movies in a newly renovated cinema. Wide, comfortable leather chairs that recline and a glass of wine to accompany your movie experience! Great fun!
Entertainment & Activities
Browse around art galleries, craft brewers, homemade food stalls,coffee, craft market and local culture on Sunday mornings
287 locals recommend
Maboneng Precinct
Kruger StreetBrowse around art galleries, craft brewers, homemade food stalls,coffee, craft market and local culture on Sunday mornings
Essentials
Grocery stores, movie theaters, up-market branded clothing, jewelry, chemists, doctors, dentists, dry-cleaning etc.
114 locals recommend
Hyde Park Corner
6th RoadGrocery stores, movie theaters, up-market branded clothing, jewelry, chemists, doctors, dentists, dry-cleaning etc.
Parks & Nature
It is wonderful to see the caves and where some of the first human skull/bones remains were found. There is also a short walk through the bush back to the centre.
116 locals recommend
Sterkfontein Caves
Kromdraai RdIt is wonderful to see the caves and where some of the first human skull/bones remains were found. There is also a short walk through the bush back to the centre.
It has a vast amount of indigenous plants and a hike that has lovely views over South African bushveld. Also home to rare South African eagles.
205 locals recommend
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Malcolm RoadIt has a vast amount of indigenous plants and a hike that has lovely views over South African bushveld. Also home to rare South African eagles.