Joburg for under R100

In response to the question we reviewed some of the places we visited in the last year. These are ones that we really enjoyed, and would happily revisit. With the exception of the Harvard Cafe, which has the added attraction of the planes, we have left out restaurants. • The Lion Park Address R114 between Malibongwe and Cedar Avenue, Honeydew, Web: www.lion-park.com Cost: Adults R100; Children R70 [4-12years] • Lory Park Address: 180/1 Kruger Road, President Park, Midrand. Web: www.lorypark.co.za Cost: Adults R40; Children R12 [under 12 years] [Cash only] • Johannesburg Art Gallery Address: King George Street, between Wolmarans and Noord Streets [secure parking] Web: www.johannesburginfo.com/johannesburg-leisure Tel: 011 725 3130 Cost: Free • Standard Bank Gallery Address: Cnr Simmonds and Frederick Streets, Johannesburg [underground parking] Web: www.standardbankgallery.co.za Cost: Free • Everard Read Gallery Address: 6 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank [just off Jan Smuts Avenue] Web: www.everard-read.co.za Cost: Free • The Transport Museum Address: Pioneer Park, Rosettenville Road, La Rochelle [secure parking] Tel: 011 435-9485/6/7 Cost: Free • SAA Museum Address: Next to Rand Airport. [Weekends] Web. www.saamuseum.co.za Cost: Adults: R25; Children R15 • Apartheid Museum Address: Next to Gold Reef City Web: www.apartheidmuseum.org Cost: Adults R30; Children R15 • Smuts House Address: Jan Smuts Ave, off Nellmapius Ave, Irene, Centurion Web: www.smutshouse.co.za Cost: Parking R5; Entrance to House R10 • Lindfield House Address: 72 Richmond Avenue, Auckland Park. Web. www.thevictoriangarden.co.za/Links_LindfieldHouse.htm Cost: R40 per person [includes tea] By Appointment only • Military Museum Address” Erlswold Way, Saxonwold Johannesburg Web: www.militarymuseum.co.za Cost: Adults R22; Pensioners R11; Children R11; • Johannesburg Botanical Gardens & Emmarentia Dam Address: Olifants Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg Cost: Free • Montecasino Bird Gardens Address: Cnr William Nicol Drive & Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Web: www.montecasino.co.za/entertainment/family/BirdGardens Cost: Adults [& over 10s] R35; Pensioners [and under 10s] R19.50 • African Craft Market Address: Corner of Cradock and Baker Street, Rosebank. Web: www.craft.co.za/African.aspx Cost: Free – except what you buy! • Harvard Cafe Address: Rand Airport Web: www.harvardcafe.co.za Cost: What you eat and drink • The Lipizzaners Address: 1 Dahlia Road, Kyalami Web: www.lipizzaners.co.za Cost: Booking through Computicket Why not make some plans now, to visit places you have not been to before. Think also of extending your horizons. If you go as a family, or on your own, keep a journal. Write down your thoughts and impressions – and even have a go at a sketch or two. It doesn’t have to be ‘great’ – it just has to be you. I’ve done this and been quite chuffed that I have! Photos also are important reminders, especially if you include family or friends in them. And, unlike me, get someone to take ones of you as well! Do let Jerry know if you come across somewhere good, especially for the family. In the meantime, we have some fascinating places and people lined up for this year, with a few opportunities where you might wish to help make a difference. Enjoy the journey with us I leave my footprints in your life – best I tread gently