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Everything You Need to Know about Victory Park in Johannesburg
Victory Park is the place to be if you’re after a relaxing vacation while in Johannesburg. This suburb offers inviting green spaces like the Johannesburg Botanic Gardens and Delta Park.
There’s also the Victory Park Shopping Centre where you can score some great deals on apparel, gadgets, and essential items.
For upscale shopping, there’s the classy and European-architecture-inspired Nelson Mandela Square.
Where is Victory Park?
Victory Park is located 8 kilometres northwest of the City Hall of Johannesburg.
This Johannesburg suburb covers a pair of blocks and small holdings that include the Victory Park Hebrew Congregation Building and the Jewish High School of the King David Schools Network.
What is the main street in Victory Park?
Victory Park is located at the intersection of 2 main streets—Craighall Road and Rustenburg Road—and can be accessed through any of these roads from outside the suburb.
Rustenburg Road is also the location of key spots in Victory Park such as the Kingston residential complex and Victory Park Shopping Centre.
How to Get to Victory Park
By Taxi: To get to Victory Park from the Johannesburg city centre, you can take a taxi which will take you around 11 minutes. This is the most convenient option, but it will also cost you more at around ZAR 215.
By Car/Self Drive: However, if you’re budget-conscious, you can also take your own car and drive to Victory Park. This will also take you around 11 minutes but cost you significantly less at just ZAR 43 for gas.
Best Time to Go to Victory Park
Visit in August or September to attend the Victory Park Arts and Culture Festival (August) and King David Victory Park Arts Festival (September).
What to Do and See in Victory Park
1. Bird-watch at Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary
From domdk
Address: 77 Craighall Rd, Victory Park, Randburg
Website: https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com
Contact Number: +27118884831
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost:
- Free
Located in the middle of two popular green spaces in Johannesburg (Delta Park and Johannesburg Botanical Garden), Victory Park is a great suburb if you’re an avid bird watcher.
We checked out Delta Park to visit the Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary where we spotted different bird species (park staff said there are around 200 species here!). These include birds like the Woodland Kingfisher and European Bee Eater.
Aside from these birds, your loved ones might also get the chance to spot some cute resident mammals. Keep your eyes peeled for the slender mongoose, large spotted genet, and striped mice.
| Pro Tip: Aside from bird watching, you can also just explore the sanctuary’s surrounding areas to experience its diverse environs. These include relaxing trails, lush forests, and scenic views of three different dams. |
2. Go on a picnic and hike at Delta Park
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Address: 77 Craighall Rd, Victory Park, Randburg
Website: https://www.jhbcityparksandzoo.com
Contact Number: +27118884831
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost:
- Free
After encountering the birds at Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary, bring your family to the southeast area of Delta Park where you can have a delightful picnic.
While bonding over picnic snacks, we brought our kids to stroll and appreciate the park’s colourful plants.
If you want a more challenging hike, you can check out the southern border of the park and take on the longer Braamfontein Spruit Trail.
| Pro Tip: We also recommend that you coordinate with the Detal Park Visitor Centre via their phone number 011 888 4831 if you want to learn about the programmes they offer. They hold holiday programmes for kids and adults tackling various wildlife-related issues. |
3. Try local wines at Gerakaris Family Wines
Address: REEA Complex, Gate B, Marlborough Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg
Website: http://www.gerakaris.co.za/
Contact Number: 072 638 7636
Operating Hours:
- Wednesday to Friday, 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost:
- ZAR 120 per guest for wine tasting
If you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for an excuse to do some day drinking, then we highly recommend you visit the nearby Gerakaris Family Wines. They make amazing local wines that range from just ZAR 165 to 299.
Some of the best-sellers we sampled include Ellaki Chenin Blanc 2023, 1242 Syrah 2021, Tom Syrah 2019, and Elli Chenin Blanc 2023. Our favourite was their 1242 Syrah 2021 with its sweet and fruity taste.
To sample a collection of these wines, we recommend booking their wine tasting with a complimentary cheeseboard.
| Pro Tip: Reserve a wine-tasting slot through this link. These sessions are available from Wednesday to Sunday and cost around ZAR 120 per guest. |
4. Beat the heat and take a dip at the Linden Swimming Pool
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Address: Corner and, 4th Ave &, 11th St, Linden, Randburg
Website: https://www.joburg.org.za
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost:
- ZAR 14 for adults
- ZAR 9 for kids
South African weather can get hot and dry really fast, so thankfully, you can refresh with your family and loved ones at the Linden Swimming Pool. They have a large Olympic-sized pool along with a circular outdoor wading pool perfect for little kids!
With their large indoor pool, not only did we feel refreshed, but we were also able to practise our swimming skills. The wading pool outside, on the other hand, gave our little ones the chance to make friends while splashing about!
| Pro Tip: This swimming pool in Randburg charges around ZAR 11 per person whether you swim in its pool or not. As such, we recommend making the most of your time swimming here. |
Where to Shop in Victory Park
1. Victory Park Shopping Centre
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Address: Rustenburg Rd & 2nd Ave, Victory Park, Randburg
Website: http://www.victoryparkcentre.co.za/
Contact Number: +27118880551
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Victory Park Shopping Centre is located on one of the main streets of the suburb (Rustenburg Road) and is a fantastic place to visit if you’re travelling with family.
What we like most about it are the two grocery stores—Pick and Pay and Woolworths Food.
Pick and Pay has a variety of affordable grocery items, and Woolworths has some ready meals like their chicken and beef lasagne that we just heat up for a quick bite!
Where to Eat and Drink in Victory Park
1. KAUAI Virgin Active Victory Park
Address: Inside Virgin Active, Waterfall Mall Augrabies Ave, Victory Park, Braamfontein
Website: https://kauai.co.za
Contact Number: +27870869959
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- Saturday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Cost: $$
As health-conscious as we are, imagine how happy we were when we discovered KAUAI Virgin Active, a health food restaurant!
They offer salads, vegan burgers, and smoothies, and we really like their delicious pita-wrapped chicken and veggies. The pita is toasted just right, the chicken is tender, and the veggies are crisp and fresh!
2. Delta Cafe & Don Quixote
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Address: 76 Marlborough Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg
Website: http://deltacafe.co.za/
Contact Number: +27109003850
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Thursday and Friday, 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Saturday, 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
- Sunday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $$
Delta Cafe & Don Quixote is a lovely diner we tried out while near Craighill Road, and we were impressed with what this quaint cafe has to offer! It offered a great view of Delta Park’s lush greenery and savoury meals that we really enjoyed.
We highly recommend their scrambled eggs and bacon in a bun if you want something to grab and go or do what we did and have a full breakfast (e.g. egg on toast and chicken livers) before enjoying the sights of the nearby Delta Park.
