Randburg is a well-known, large city in Gauteng, with its borders slowly merging with the city of Johannesburg. However, Randburg is a far quieter city, being largely residential, and is considered a good place to raise a family. On the other hand, Randburg is also known as a wealthy area, full of shopping malls, spas, golf courses and many other exciting places to while away the hours.
With so many places to visit, if you rent a car through Tempest, you can get around at your own pace and see everything that you want to see. We have plenty of options for Randburg car hire at Tempest and we pride ourselves on being able to match you to a car that will get you around comfortably and stylishly.
See the sights in and around Randburg
A site with possibly the richest political history in South Africa, Constitution Hill is a good place to take a drive to when visiting Randburg. Once a prison housing many anti-Apartheid activists, the Consitutional Court now has its home on this site. When you visit Constitution Hill, you can tour the various parts of the prison and really experience a part of South African history. It’s a place where you can see the progression of so much of the change South Africa has gone through over the last century.
On Constitution Hill, you can also visit the actual court houses and sit in the public gallery. In the human rights library, you can learn about one of the most progressive constitutions in world. You can also wander through grounds, taking in the history and the artwork that is both symbolic and inspiring.
A great day out for the family is a trip to the Lion Park in Honeydew. Not a long drive from the centre of Randburg, you’ll find this unique conservation area. It’s home to approximately 80 lions as well as a variety of other big cats and carnivores. There’s also an area for antelope and other herbivores to roam freely.
Also in Honeydew, you’ll find great fun at these outdoor mazes. Navigating your way through the mazes, you’ll discover secret gardens and general knowledge quizzes that will delight and entertain the whole family. You can spend hours investigating and exploring, and your family will enjoy the magic of running through a maze.
A short drive out from the city, you’ll find Lemon Rose Farm. This is an ideal location for a family tea, especially if you have young children. There is a wonderful tea room that has brightly coloured table cloths and delicious cakes to nibble on. For the children, there’s a playground complete with jungle gyms and trees to climb and the youngsters can have the run of the farm yard.
Randburg is known for its multitude of shopping malls. If you love to shop ‘til you drop, then make sure your Midrand car hire choice has plenty of boot space. You can also take the whole family as many of the shopping malls boast entertainment for the little ones as well as some of the best restaurants in Gauteng.
Let Tempest help you travel through Randburg
Whether you’re exploring the streets of Randburg or using the city as your base for exploring the rest of Gauteng, Randburg car hire from Tempest is a good bet for reliable and comfortable vehicles. Contact us today and we’ll set you up with a car that’s just right for your trip.
