Africa's premier racing circuit, rebuilt and modernized in 2015. Kyalami hosted F1 for decades and now anchors the Intercontinental GT Challenge 9 Hours, bringing world-class GT racing to the African continent.
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is a permanent racing circuit, located in Midrand, Gauteng. Drivers cover 4.529 km (2.814 miles) and 16 corners each lap, run clockwise.
The circuit opened in 1961 and holds FIA Grade 2 licensing. It appears on the GT calendar. Around 100,000 spectators can attend.
Kyalami opened on 4 November 1961, a 4.1 km circuit on the highveld designed by Basil Read, a founding member of the South African Motor Racing Club whose construction firm also built it. It quickly became the leading motorsport facility in southern Africa, and from 1967 it was on the Formula 1 calendar, holding eighteen championship Grands Prix on the original layout up to 1985.
Racing then stopped, and the land was worth more than the circuit. The rescue plan announced in 1988 sold off half the site for development and rebuilt the track lower down the hillside on cheaper ground. The redeveloped circuit brought Formula 1 back for 1992 and 1993, and the altitude — roughly 1,500 metres — still costs engines a noticeable slice of their power.
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Hotel · 13.5 km from circuit · 23 min drive · 4.4 (5,698) on Google
Winnie Mandela Drive, Pieter Wenning Road Johannesburg, Fourways, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
Straightforward rooms, outside dining and a spa, plus conference space for up to 2,000 people. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 19.3 km from circuit · 24 min drive · 4.5 (6,709) on Google · $$$$
Rivonia Rd, Sandton 2196, South Africa
Sleek Sandton hotel with rooftop pool, 24 minutes from the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Facilities include spa and restaurant.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 19.6 km from circuit · 31 min drive · 4.6 (6,535) on Google
Corner of Alice Lane &, 5th St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
Warm rooms with free Wi-Fi & minibars in a posh hotel with chic terrace dining, plus a bar & a pool. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteBoutique Hotel · 20.6 km from circuit · 32 min drive · 4.8 (2,195) on Google · $$$$$
36 Saxon Rd, Sandhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa
Where Nelson Mandela edited his autobiography, now Johannesburg's most exclusive hotel near Kyalami. The drive to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit takes about 32 minutes (12.8 miles). Facilities include spa, pool, and gardens.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 25.7 km from circuit · 33 min drive · 4.6 (3,762) on Google
Lloys Ellis Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
Refined quarters in an upscale hotel offering a spa, a golf course & a gym, plus a poolside cafe. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 28.6 km from circuit · 35 min drive · 4.7 (4,592) on Google
67 Jan Smuts Ave, Westcliff, Johannesburg, 2132, South Africa
Chic property overlooking Johannesburg Zoo, offering 2 heated outdoor pools, 5 restaurants & a spa. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) — approximately 35 km from the circuit
The circuit is in Midrand, about 30-40 minutes from central Johannesburg by car via the N1 and roughly 25 minutes from Sandton. Public transport is limited, with the nearest Gautrain station at Midrand under 10 km away and taxi or ride-share onward.
Visiting Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Midrand, Gauteng. The circuit holds up to 100,000 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit is in Midrand, Gauteng. The nearest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is about 35 km from the circuit.
6 properties are listed near Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, the closest 13.5 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.