Sandton lies on the northern side of the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area. The town is named after the combination of two suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston, both of which are named after places in the United Kingdom. Sandton’s main attraction is perhaps Sandton City, a remarkable shopping complex, which together with Nelson Mandela Square boasts 144,000m2 shopping area making it the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The Sandton area is one of the wealthiest in South Africa.


Attractions and Things To Do in Sandton

MonteCasino
The casino features 50 tables and 1,700 slots. It is open 24 hours a day and is located on William Nicol and MonteCasino Blvd. in Fourways. Tel: 012 510 7000.

Michelangelo Towers Mall
Featuring many contemporary designer showrooms and superb restaurants. It is directly linked to the two Nelson Mandela Square shopping mall levels. Michelangelo Towers offers the ultimate luxury shopping experience. Tel: (011) 245 4000

Nelson Mandela Square
With 85 boutiques, shops and salons, Featuring designer labels, curios and culture, art, African couture, jewelry and books. Tel: 011 217 6045/6

Sandton City
A remarkable shopping center boasting 290 shops as an excellent Food Court. Visit www.sandtoncity.co.za for more information.

Village Walk
Village Walk offers over 70 retail, leisure and entertainment venues.
Tel: 011 783 4620 / 1 / 2

Nu-Metro and Nedbank Cinema
Located on the upper level of the Village Walk Shopping Centre
Tel: (011) 883-9558. Visit www.numetro.co.za for more information.

Sandton Library
Situated on Nelson Mandela Square. Tel: 011 881 6400.

Sandton Civic Gallery
Tel: (011) 881-6430.

Theatre
A 200-seater theatre that produces and shows an assortment of outstanding productions. Located on the Nelson Mandela Square. Tel: 011 883 8606

Totem Gallery
Sandton City
Tel: (011) 884 6300 www.totemgallery.co.za

Village Walk African Market
Located outside the Village Walk Shopping Centre on Maude Street, where authentic African goods can be purchased. Tel: 011 783 4620.

Sandton Central Park
Located on the corner of Grayston and Sandton Drive. Open from 6am to 6pm.

Mushroom Farm Park
A safe public park, where over 80 species of bird congregate around the Mushroom Farm dam. Open from 6am to 6pm.

Sandton Field & Study Centre
The park offers outdoor adverntures for children.
The landscape is filled with scaled down replicas of mountains, rivers, beaches, caves and forests. Located on William Nicol Road, Johannesburg. Open from 8am-6pm on Tuesday to Sunday.


Conference & business facilities in Sandton:

Sandton Convention Centre
Tel: (011) 779-0000
E-mail: info@saconvention.co.za
Website: www.saconvention.co.za

Crowne Plaza Business Centre
Tel: (011) 783-5256
E-mail: gmcp@southernsun.com
Web: www.southernsun.com

Hilton Hotel Business Centre
Tel: (011) 322-1550 / 1888
Email: mkt_sandton@hilton.com
Web: www.hilton.com

Michelangelo Hotel
Tel: (011) 784-4103 / 282-7084
E-mail: buscentm@iafrica.com
Website: www.businesscentre.co.za

Odyssey Internet Cafe
CL5 Village Walk Shopping Centre

Sandton Central
Tel: (011) 884-0377
Email: odysseycafe@ananzi.co.za
Web: www.odyseeycafe.co.za

Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton Business Centre
Address: 20 Maude Street, Sandton Central
Tel: (011) 322-5000
E-mail: balalaika@mweb.co.za
Website: www.proteahotels.co.za

Sandton Sun and Towers Business Centre
Tel: (011) 780-5693 / 5000
E-mail: icsandtonsunandtowers@southernsun.co.za
Website: www.southernsun.co.za

TelcoNet Business Centre and Internet Cafe
U104D Nelson Mandela Square, Sandown, Sandton, 2010
Tel: (011) 884-1037
Fax: (011) 884-4224
Email: info@telconet.co.za
Web: www.telconet.co.za