A brash, over-the-top, but nevertheless impressive complex built on the theme of a Tuscan village. It contains a casino, skateboard park, 15-screen cinema, dinner theater and a 1,000-seat theater that is Johannesburg's largest, plus dozens of bars and restaurants. The World of Birds has a number of aviaries and a stage that hosts a free-flight show of larger birds such as owls, herons and storks. Casino open 24 hours. World of Birds open 8 am-5 pm. The casino is free to enter; attraction fees vary. William Nichol Drive, Fourways, Johannesburg. Phone 011-510-7000. http://montecasino.tsogosun.co.za.
