Sandton is widely known as the business and economic hub of Johannesburg and South Africa, and also as the place to see and be seen. It’s a city where you have to get out and experience the metropolitan buzz of the shops, art galleries, museums and restaurants. With so much constantly happening in this cosmopolitan area, the best way to experience it is with Sandton car hire from Tempest.
Every day, thousands of people travel through Sandton to visit the shopping malls, dine in the finest restaurants and explore Johannesburg history and culture. When visiting this vibrant metropolis, the most convenient way to get around and see everything is in a vehicle from Tempest Sandton car hire. Contact us today to see what we have for you.
In the heart of Sandton you will find Mandela Square, a place where the area’s cosmopolitan lifestyle is clearly at play. The square made headlines when it commemorated ten years of democracy in South Africa and celebrated the visionary leader who led the country out of Apartheid. The focal point of the square is the six-metre-high bronze statue of Nelson Mandela, which was sculpted by Kobus Hattingh and Jacob Maponyane and was donated as part of the commemoration.
Lined with cafés and high-fashion shops, the square is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It offers a wonderful mix of South African culture and history along with trendy places at which to socialise and shop.
Shop till you drop in Sandton City, one of the most luxurious and exciting shopping centres in South Africa. Here, you’ll find everything you need from high fashion to African arts and crafts. Whatever your budget, Sandton City is worth a visit.
Situated in the centre of Sandton, this shopping mall is easy to find, especially in hire car from Tempest. With all the shopping you can do here, when you get your Sandton car hire vehicle, consider asking for something with a bigger boot…
Considered to be one of the most exciting and all-inclusive entertainment destinations in the country, Monte Casino is worth driving to. Styled like an Italian Village, it houses more than the average village’s worth of entertainment. Once inside, you’ll find restaurants, shopping, gaming, a full casino and even the Montecasino Bird Gardens. Montecasino is also home to a 5-star hotel: the Palazzo Montecasino Hotel.
This market is also a wonderful place to find trinkets and gifts. It’s an outdoor market next to the Village Walk Shopping Centre, which makes it extremely convenient to find. Furthermore, there’s plenty of secure parking for your Tempest hire car. Here, you’ll find authentic and original artwork, bead work and masks and so much more. These curios are not only intriguing, but form a significant part of South African culture. Village Walk Market is a wonderful place to find interesting and unique gifts to take home with you.
Sandton truly is a buzzing metropolitan area that needs your full attention when visiting. The easiest solution for exploration here is Sandton car hire from Tempest. Contact Tempest today to see our wide range of cars available to suit your needs and budget, as well as keep you looking the part in this vibrant area.
