Equestria
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Montecasino
With shops, theaters and a bird park among the attractions, there’s fun for all the family during the day and night at this Tuscan-themed entertainment center.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Nelson Mandela Square
Indulge in some retail therapy, dine in an open-air piazza and browse the stalls of an antique fair at this commercial and entertainment center.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Ster-Kinekor The Grove Mall
You can take time to visit Ster-Kinekor The Grove Mall during your travels to Pretoria.
Things to do
Hartbeespoort: 2-Hour Dam Cruise with South African Food
Cradle of Humankind Tour - Sterkfontein Caves with Maropeng Tour
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline
Rietvlei Nature Reserve half-day tour from Pretoria, every TUESDAY
Top hotels in Equestria
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott Pretoria Menlyn
Everything was in order and check-in was seamless
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
ANEW Hotel Centurion Pretoria
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Capital Menlyn Maine
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice rooms. The only thing that could be better is not relying on QR codes etc to order food etc (especially when the QR codes don’t contain all the necessary information) so have a back up with printed copies in each room etc.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Southern Sun Pretoria
Met our family needs.
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand
The staff is friendly and the place is clean. I just wasn’t happy because they mentioned a shuttle bus. There’s nothing like that. You have to pay for Uber to and from the airport and it’s very expensive. It costs 600 each way😢😢😢😢
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Court Classique Suite Hotel
Restaurant food was poor. Service was good.
Reviewed on 6 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Equestria
Menlyn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and casinos in Menlyn. You might want to make time for a stop at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre or Time Square Casino.
Brooklyn
Travellers enjoy Brooklyn for its restaurants and gardens. Consider checking out Waterkloof Shopping Centre while you're in the area.
Midrand
You'll enjoy the gardens and spas in Midrand. You might want to make time for a stop at Mall of Africa or Kyalami Racetrack.
O.R. Tambo
If you're spending some time in O.R. Tambo, International Terminal Duty Free Mall and Emperors Palace Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Fourways
Travellers like the shopping in Fourways, and Fourways Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or The MARC are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
