Ext. 8 Travel Guide
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Gold Reef City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Gold Reef City Casino during your travels in Johannesburg? Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Nelson Mandela Square
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can enjoy retail therapy at Nelson Mandela Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Apartheid Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Apartheid Museum during your travels in Johannesburg. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Top hotels in Ext. 8
Southern Sun Rosebank
Exactly what we expected.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
Good breakfast & friendly service
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Royal Majestic Hotel
My partner and I stay 6 nights there, it was out very 1st stop from the USA to SA. Very helpful staff, every time we needed any help there were there willing to help us.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyde Johannesburg Rosebank
Very beautiful hotel in a great location
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Houghton Hotel, Spa, Wellness & Golf
The staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Excellent breakfast safe secure parking
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ext. 8
Soweto
You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Soweto. You might want to make time for a stop at Maponya Mall or Mandela's House.
Orlando East
While Orlando East isn't home to many top sights, South Western Townships and Mandela's House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Johannesburg South
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Johannesburg South. You might want to make time for a stop at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve or Southgate Mall.
Johannesburg CBD
While you're in Johannesburg CBD, take in top sights like Museum Africa and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to see more of the city.
Roodepoort
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Roodepoort. You might want to make time for a stop at Clearwater Mall or Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
Downtown Johannesburg
Well liked for its museums and architecture, Downtown Johannesburg is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Johannesburg Art Gallery and Ellis Park Stadium, and jump on the metro at Ellis Park Station to get around the city.
