Birnam
Johannesburg
Popular places to visit
Sandton City Mall
During your visit to Johannesburg, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandton City Mall. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Gold Reef City Casino
Thrilling roller coasters, a 19th-century gold mine, cultural shows and a petting zoo provide entertainment for all ages at this popular theme park.
Mall of Africa
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mall of Africa. Amble around this trendy area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Eastgate Shopping Centre
During your trip to Johannesburg, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
UNISA
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit UNISA during your travels in Pretoria. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Apartheid Museum
Reflect on the impact and legacy of apartheid and learn about the contribution of Nelson Mandela and others to South Africa's new constitution.
Things to do
Johannesburg Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Soweto Option
Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve Safari Tour from Johannesburg
Johannesburg: Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour
From Johannesburg: Rhino & Lion Safari and Wonder Cave Tour
Top hotels in Birnam
Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch
M club excellent food choices and drinks
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice by Marriott JHB Melrose Arch
The room is clean and the environment is very beautiful and secure
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection
A wonderful stay! Staff exceptional
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
The Capital Melrose
I booked two rooms at the Capital Hotel in Melrose for a business trip. Upon arrival, we were informed that there was no record of our booking, despite us having a confirmation for that same day. After presenting the confirmation, we were told that the booking had actually been made at the Capital ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar, 2026
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport
The staff is super attentive and on point. Restaurant is really good. Again, nice staff there too. It’s really secure and perfect for having an overlay at joburg.
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Southern Sun O.R Tambo
For the price per night, this hotel has very outdated rooms...Not very pleasing to the eyes. The bed slept well though but the dark brown furniture and finishes as well as the paint on the walls, are very dated.
Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Birnam
Melrose
Shopping and restaurants are just a few things travellers enjoy in Melrose, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Rosebank Station.
Rosebank
Rosebank is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rosebank Mall and The Zone @ Rosebank Shopping Center while you're in town.
Houghton Estate
If you're spending some time in Houghton Estate, Houghton Golf Club and Killarney Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Sandton
Travellers to Sandton praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City Mall.
Sandown
If you're spending some time in Sandown, Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Nelson Mandela Square are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
Some popular features of Morningside include its shopping and gardens. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Johannesburg Stock Exchange or Nelson Mandela Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
