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Soweto has 5 million people, unregistered emigrated from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The two noble winners which shared the street at Vilakazi Street right next to Soweto school where by 1976 16 June Soweto Uprising took place 500 miter away from Nelson Mandela House. The mother of South Africa by the name of Winnie Mandela resident in Soweto all her life. the 2010 World Cup official opening in the stadium called FNB in Nasrec few blocks away from Soweto. Get to choose restaurants to have African food lunch or dinner in Soweto. South Africa has the struggles that lasted for years under the Dutch and English rulers by visiting the museum get to learn more about the segregation of the past and journey throughout.

Enjoy Convenient Access to the Bothogo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve with Our Full-Day Tour from Johannesburg Our tour provides an ideal safari experience while eliminating the stress of driving. Experience the best of both worlds with an open-air game drive and underground cave tour, all in one convenient day trip. Bothongo Nature Reserve offers the unique opportunity to view rhinos, lions and other iconic African wildlife up close, along with the thrill of exploring its fascinating underground caverns. As one of the most accessible private game reserves near Johannesburg, Bothongo delivers an exceptional combination of safari adventure and subterranean discovery just 45 minutes from Johannesburg

Gilda, owner of Eenblond Tours, was born in Johannesburg, and the city has been her home for more than 20 years as an adult. She has a mad passion and love for this vibrant place, and knows all the great, good, interesting, weird and crazy spots. This is NOT your typical bus tour as offered by so many companies. Instead of taking guests to museums (The Apartheid Museum does not need a guide), she prefers to show you the many faces of the city - taking in the history, art, culture, but also just daily life in the vastly diverse areas.. And no tour in Jozi is done without sampling it's excellent cuisine. Tours are always flexible to try and match our guest's personalities. 100% safe, come see why we love our city so much!

Get an essential introduction to recent South African history on this guided tour to the township of Soweto. Learn about how the township's experiences during the Apartheid era. Visit Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Lesedi Cultural Village to watch a traditional dance. Includes lunch at a local restaurant.

This is the ultimate (all in one) tour when visiting Johannesburg. You will be treated to selected venues that will make your experience comprehensive . We also give you the option of entry to the sites at you discretion although we do believe that all of them are worth your while. Just sit back and enjoy, we do everything including giving all the information and background to these wonderful venues. The guide is qualified in Culture and History as well as Wild Animals. We promise you a professional experience. The tour also includes the Guides 50 years of his personal history in South Africa as a young farm child, been selected to a famous public school, and his life as a Sportsman, CEO of national sport body and a businessman. I will make these tours exciting and combine over 300 tours I have done and my life experiences in South Africa a trip to remember.

Start your day with pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg and set off on your guided tour of Pretoria. Your guide will escort you to some of the city’s highlights in an air-conditioned vehicle. You will begin with a visit to the Union Buildings, the official Seat of the National Government and a South African National Heritage Site. Next, you will visit the Paul Kruger House. Kruger was a resistance leader and key figure in the Transvaal War against the British in 1880-1881. In 1882, at the age of 57, Kruger was elected President of the Transvaal and later took up residence at Kruger House in Pretoria. Your next stop is the Voortrekker Monument, situated in a nature reserve in the Pretoria (Tshwane) area. It commemorates the pioneering spirit of Afrikaners, and is one of the most popular heritage sites in South Africa. On your last stop, you will head to the Cullinan Diamond Mine, where you will enjoy a guided surface tour of the mine.

3 days in Johannesburg, your will be covering the history(settlement of European, mineral revolution and gold, apartheid and after apartheid) , culture(language, food and dance of 5 ethnic groups) , wildlifewith a safari at Pilanesberg National Park and origin of Humankind(cradle of Humankind)

Explore Apartheid in depth and in person by visiting the most significant sites in Joburg. Start on Constitution Hill to learn about the daily lives of the black prisoners once held here. Then tour downtown by car for a chance to compare how the city's white population lived before heading to the Apartheid Museum and Soweto, where the anti-Apartheid movement first took root.

Explore the Lesedi Cultural Village, Cradle of Humankind, and enjoy lunch all in one day with this well-rounded tour. Immerse yourself in South Africa's traditional cultures and visit the human evolution fossil site. Save time with convenient transportation while gaining insights into the cultural wonders of South Africa at Lesedi Cultural Village. Indulge in a traditional lunch at Nyama Choma Restaurant, offering a variety of dishes for all palates, and visit The Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein caves.

Ideal for travelers who want to make the most of their time, this tour takes you to explore Johannesburg, Soweto, and the Apartheid Museum in one day. Immerse yourself in the history and sites of the City of Gold. Visit Soweto, Nelson Mandela's hometown, embark on a comprehensive city tour, and discover the Apartheid Museum. Plus, entrance fees, pickup and drop-off, lunch, snacks, and bottled water are all included.

Explore South Africa’s vibrant cultural heritage at Lesedi Cultural Village, located near Johannesburg. This guided tour offers an engaging look into the traditions, music, and daily life of various ethnic groups. Witness captivating tribal performances, stroll through authentic homesteads, and deepen your understanding of the diverse cultures of the nation—all within a few hours. - Discover the celebrated Lesedi Cultural Village, a living museum of South Africa's cultural diversity. - Enjoy traditional tribal dances that showcase rhythm, energy, and storytelling. - Tour recreated homesteads representing Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele cultures. - Benefit from expert insights provided by knowledgeable local guides, with convenient hotel transfers included.

Discover South Africa’s history on this private ride from Johannesburg with hotel pickup and dropoff included. Travel in comfort with a professional, English-speaking driver as you explore key sites that shaped the nation. Begin in Soweto, visiting Vilakazi Street, home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners, the iconic Orlando Towers, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, honoring the 1976 student protests. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where powerful exhibits and stories trace the country’s journey from oppression to democracy. Fully customizable, your driver can adjust timing and stops to suit your preferences. Conclude with a return ride through Johannesburg, reflecting on the resilience and spirit that define South Africa’s past and present.

Johannesburg also known as Jozi or Egoli , the largest city in south africa . The tour will include the pointing out the historical buildings in the old city centre . Viat top of africa (50th floor of Carlton centre-Africa's tallest building) , constitutional hill-South Africa largest court and Maboneng.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a captivating journey from the lively streets of Johannesburg to the tranquil avenues of Pretoria. This tour isn’t just a travel experience; it’s a personal adventure into the heart of South Africa’s rich history and vibrant culture. In Johannesburg, you’ll feel the pulse of an African metropolis, alive with stories and diversity. Transitioning to Pretoria, let the serene beauty of jacaranda-lined streets and grand historical landmarks enchant you. Stand in awe at the Voortrekker Monument, delve into the past at Kruger House Museum, and witness the grandeur of the Union Buildings. This tour is your gateway to understanding South Africa’s complex tapestry, making you the protagonist in a story of discovery and awe. This is more than a tour; it’s an experience that will linger in your memories, beckoning you back to the heart of South Africa.

Experience an engaging malaria-free safari in the Pilanesberg National Park, perfect for families, couples, and first-time safari-goers. Journey through volcanic landscapes on guided game drives led by expert rangers, spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, and more. Enjoy the flexibility of small-group or private options, with door-to-door pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria. You can even add a stop at Sun City for dining, leisure, or entertainment.

Discover the vibrant urban heritage of South Africa on a full-day tour through Johannesburg and Pretoria. Begin in Johannesburg with a visit to Constitution Hill, drive past the iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge, and explore the lively cultural hub of Newtown. Then, venture to Pretoria, the administrative capital, where you'll admire the Union Buildings, Church Square, and the impressive Voortrekker Monument. Don't miss Melrose House, a Victorian gem linked to the 1902 Peace Treaty. This tour offers a rich blend of history and culture with knowledgeable guides and comfortable transport for an engaging exploration of these two dynamic cities. - Full-day tour covering Johannesburg and Pretoria's key attractions - Visit Constitution Hill, Nelson Mandela Bridge, and Newtown - Explore Pretoria's Union Buildings, Church Square, and Voortrekker Monument - Enjoy storytelling from expert guides in comfortable transport

Apartheid Museum: Take a Long Walk to Freedom Experience: This isn't just a visit; it's an immersive, chronological journey through apartheid. Your entry card assigns a racial classification, setting the tone. Key Focus: Follow the literal and metaphorical Long Walk to Freedom exhibit path. Understand the brutality of the system, resistance movements, pivotal figures (Mandela, Sisulu, Biko), and the arduous transition to democracy. Impact: Prepare for powerful multimedia, personal testimonies, artifacts (like Mandela's prison cell replica), and confronting displays on segregation laws, violence, and resilience. It's essential context for modern South Africa. Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site: Sterkfontein Caves: Connect with the Fossils Descend: Walk deep into the cool, ancient limestone caves where iconic fossils like Mrs. Ples & Little Foot" were found.

Discover the highlights of Pretoria in one day on this full-day sightseeing tour. Meet at a convenient location in Johannesburg or request pickup from select hotels. Stops include Union Building, Voortrekker Monument, Church Square and Paul Kruger Statue, the Nelson Mandela Statue, Kruger House, and Melrose House. Includes snacks.

Soweto lies south west from Johannesburg . This popular tour include to Walter sisulu square in kliptown ,Mandela hpuse museum, hector Peterson memorial and museum site , vilakazi street one of the famous street-the only one in the world to have house of two Nobel prize winners and local restaurant for refreshment.

Highlights Visit this famous township with a guide who was born and raised there See the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu Learn about the 1976 Soweto Uprising Meet some of the residents of a Soweto shanty town

Put away your guidebook and avoid the stress of itinerary planning by choosing this sightseeing tour of Pretoria. Travel with ease in an air-conditioned vehicle and then make stops with a guide along the way. Key sights visited on the tour include the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, the Kruger House Museum, and the Union Building.

This tour is all about uncovering the exciting Street Art and Graffiti culture of Johannesburg while also learning a bit more about the City itself. As we move through the streets, we will see some iconic pieces by local and international artists and share the stories and inspirations behind some of them...very beautiful to hear about! Something we enjoy doing is also explaining the difference between Graffiti VS Street Art...yes, there is a cultural difference between the two and you'll never look at them the same again! Since we are on the ground, we enjoy chatting about the rich history and complex dynamics of Johannesburg to provide you with a better understanding of the (inner) city and areas we visit. This is more than just a tour, it's a walk and talk through the City with people that love Johannesburg and it's rich and diverse culture!

Why Choose Our Safari? Two World-Class Game Reserves – Experience unforgettable game drives in both Manyeleti Game Reserve and the iconic Kruger National Park, maximizing your chances of seeing Africa’s incredible wildlife. Authentic Cultural Stay – Immerse yourself in true African hospitality by staying in a village setting where you’ll meet local people and experience their traditions firsthand. Seamless Transfers – Relax and enjoy the journey with comfortable transfers from Johannesburg to Kruger Park included. Meals Included – Savor hearty breakfasts and dinners, the perfect fuel for your adventure-filled days. Wildlife Experiences Beyond Compare – • Big Five Game Drives with expert guides • Sunset night drive to encounter nocturnal wildlife • Full-day game drive to maximize sightings Unmatched Value – We offer the best rates compared to other companies, with no compromise on quality. More Than a Safari- Its Africa, Up Close.

Discover the origins of humanity on a 5 hour tour to the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind. Begin at the interactive Maropeng Visitor Centre, where fascinating exhibits bring human evolution to life. Continue your journey to the Sterkfontein Caves, home to famous fossils like Mrs. Ples and Little Foot, guided by experts who share insights into Africa's rich history. This tour is ideal for history buffs and families alike, featuring comfortable hotel pickup and scenic views of the Magaliesberg. Conclude with optional lunch at Maropeng’s Tumulus restaurant or nearby café.