The 13 Best Day Trips from Ivory Park

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

Free day-by-day itinerary in seconds. No account needed to start.

There are 13 good day trips from Ivory Park, South Africa, led by Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto. The closest is Diepsloot, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Ivory Park

  1. 1

    Johannesburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-west of Ivory Park

    Known for Johannesburg Zoo.

  2. 2

    Pretoria, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Ivory Park

    Known for Paul Kruger Statue.

  3. 3

    Soweto, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south-west of Ivory Park

    Known for Ghandi Tolstoy Farm.

  4. 4

    Soshanguve, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north of Ivory Park

    Known for Crater Viewpoint.

  5. 5

    Evaton, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Ivory Park
  6. 6

    Benoni, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-east of Ivory Park
  7. 7

    Vereeniging, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south of Ivory Park
  8. 8

    Boksburg, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south of Ivory Park
  9. 9

    Krugersdorp, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km west of Ivory Park
  10. 10

    Rustenburg, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Ivory Park
  11. 11

    Emalahleni, South Africa

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km east of Ivory Park
  12. 12

    Diepsloot, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Ivory Park
  13. 13

    Brakpan, South Africa

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-east of Ivory Park

A sample day: Ivory Park to Johannesburg

  1. 08:30Leave Ivory Park
  2. 09:10Arrive in Johannesburg (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Johannesburg Zoo
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Johannesburg
  6. 15:10Head back to Ivory Park
  7. 15:50Home in Ivory Park

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ivory Park?
The best day trips from Ivory Park are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, Soshanguve, Evaton. The closest is Diepsloot, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ivory Park?
Diepsloot is the closest, 20 km west of Ivory Park, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ivory Park?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Ivory Park: Diepsloot (30 min), Benoni (40 min), Boksburg (40 min), Johannesburg (40 min), Pretoria (40 min), Brakpan (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Ivory Park for a day out?
Johannesburg is the largest city in day-trip range, 28 km south-west of Ivory Park and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ivory Park?
For a weekend away from Ivory Park, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Emalahleni (105 km, 1 hr 40 min), Rustenburg (102 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ivory Park?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Emalahleni at 105 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

Ready to plan your Ivory Park trip?

Free day-by-day itinerary in seconds. No account needed to start.

Keep exploring

Find your next trip

Plan a trip