Midrand encompasses numerous suburbs within Johannesburg. Kyalami is a world famous racetrack that holds premier racing events. Smallholdings in Kyalami suburb are also home to the Lippizaners of South Africa.
Accommodation in Midrand includes hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and self-catering accommodation that includes affordable and executive places to stay, as well as a range of holiday homes. Accommodation is made accessible with the Gautrain express transit system or the highway.
Top Attractions in and near Midrand
The Voortrekker Monument is an austere building paying homage to the determined trekkers who fled the Cape Colony during the 1800s. The structure is 62 metres high and is full of symbolism, from the 62 wagons that surround the building to the friezes and rippling patterns of the monument’s Hall of Heroes and the assegai motif entranceway. The domed roof has an opening that allows the sun's rays to illuminate the monument on the 16th December at 12 noon, thereby acting as a sundial.
The Rietvlei Nature Reserve is a peaceful home to much wildlife that can easily be spotted. It encompasses golden undulating grassy hills and a sparkling blue dam.
The Johannesburg Art Gallery houses a collection of Dutch paintings from the 17th century, and European, British and South African art from the 18th to 20th.
The Lion Park comprises 500 acres and is home to the white lion, cheetah, spotted hyenas, wild dog, jackal, and several species of antelope.
Midrand Hotels
Midrand, Johannesburg accommodation offers a plethora of accommodation options. A popular choice could include luxury, comfortable or budget self-catering accommodation that is available year-round for holiday rental. This self-catering accommodation comprises holiday apartments and units/suites, self-contained chalets, cottages, villas and holiday homes that can be found in a bush or garden setting. There are also cheap hotels in Midrand up to the five-star boutique hotel, and all budgets can be catered for.