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Bruma is one of the oldest areas in Johannesburg, South Africa and is known for its boating lake, large flea market, malls and commercial parks. For those staying at Bruma hotels, it is a must to visit the famous Bruma Lake Flea Market with over 620 traders selling every kind of African craft, curios and antiques.
If you are spending the night in a Bruma hotel on the lake, you can walk to an exciting meal from a choice of great fast foods of various nationalities. The area has been built to resemble a fisherman's village and has a wonderful ambiance.
The land around the boating lake was developed in the last few years and now has a small mall known as Asia City. The mall sells primarily imported products but you can find local goods as well.
Tourists staying at Bruma hotels should know that one of the largest shopping centers in Johannesburg is Eastgate shopping center.
Also in close proximity to Bruma hotels is the "suburb next door”, Cyrildene, where you can tour a small Chinatown.
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Reservations in Bruma Hotels
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The Don Eastgate, one of Johannesburg Hotels, is situated on the Lake and offers easy access to the main commercial and retail areas, the airport and the CBD.
Hotel info
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Transportation to Bruma
There are great transport links to Bruma with road R24 (Gauteng), N12 (South Africa) and N3 Eastern Bypass (South Africa). The highways are easy to access. Road 24 also leads to Johannesburg Airport which is about 15 minutes drive to Bruma.
Attractions in Bruma
Eastgate Shopping Center
This shopping center was opened in 1979 and was then the biggest shopping center in the Southern hemisphere. It is one of the largest shopping centers in South Africa and is the second largest shopping center in the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, after Sandton.
Eastgate Shopping Center is visited by over 80,000 shoppers each Saturday and over two million a month. The center offers major retailers, including one of the leading Woolworths in South Africa. There are 250 stores in the center; among them 60 fashion boutiques and 13 jewelers.
Although shopping is the main activity in the Eastgate Shopping Center, it also provides various entertainment options such as movies, restaurants, fast food outlets and coffee shops.
Bruma Lake Flea Market
Located near the Eastgate Shopping Mall is one of the biggest flea markets in South Africa where you can find West African wood crafts, wire art, designer clothing, plastic gadgets, homemade toys, antiques and funky second – hand clothes.
Bruma Lake Flea Market was built atop a sewage catchment area that was successfully turned into a market, mall and commercial zone. The mall consists of restaurants and shops that are located around a body of water that makes it look like a waterside village. Bruma Lake Flea Market is most attractive to visitors on weekends because of the vast line up of stalls, fast food and ethnic entertainment. It is also a great place for families where the parents can leave their children at the “Kids World” and explore the area.
OR Tambo International Airport
This large airport near Johannesburg serves as the main airport for international and domestic flights for South Africa.
In this magnificent airport there are hundreds of shops, bakeries and restaurants, each one offering their special atmosphere and cuisine. While waiting for your departure flight, or if you have just arrived, this is a perfect place to relax or have a nice meal.
The South African Airways museum is located in OR Tambo International Airport and presents memorabilia of the airline. The beautiful design and decoration of the airport makes it one of the most comfortable airports in South Africa.
Bruma is a great place to spend the time for pleasure. Bruma Hotels offers a perfect solution for those who seek for accommodation in Bruma. Among the one to four stars hotels and even the five stars hotels is Don Eastgate hotel offering an excellent hospitality options for his guests.
Don Eastgate
The hotel is ideally located for those who wish to stay in east Johannesburg in general and especially in Bruma. The Don Eastgate is situated on the Lake and offers easy access to the main commercial and retail areas, the airport and the CBD. This beautiful hotel has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and features one or two bedroom suites furnished with modern style facilities suitable for business travelers as well as leisure travelers.
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