Top Gauteng Half-day Tours - page 3

Gain an insight into the traditional cultures of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele on this half-day Lesedi Cultural Village experience. See tribal beehive hut dwellings, watch traditional dances, savor regional favorites during a meal, learn about local history and culture, and gain a deeper understanding of South Africa’s heritage.

Experience the different sides of Johannesburg on this full-day tour. See the city’s modern landmarks, then dive into the city’s troubled history during a guided visit to the Apartheid Museum and a tour of Nelson Mandela’s hometown of Soweto. Gain insight into South African history from your guide as you visit Constitution Hill, and see the former houses of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Get to know the ins and outs of daily life in an elephant sanctuary on this half-day tour. Pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg or Pretoria means no need to rent a car, and you can relax on the ride up to the Magaliesburg mountains. Once there, embark on a 2-hour tour that includes in-depth facts and figures about African elephants and the sanctuary's efforts regarding rescue and rehabilitation.

Explore the history of modern South Africa during this private 5-hour day trip to Pretoria from Johannesburg. Learn the story of the ‘Afrikaaners’ in South Africa at the Voortrekker Museum, explore the various government buildings housing politicians like the president, and tour the Kruger Museum. Round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees, and snacks are included.

Immerse yourself in South African tribal culture during this visit to the Lesedi Cultural Village from Pretoria. With all transportation provided, there's no need to rent a car and you can simply relax on the scenic journey from Pretoria. Watch a cultural program on the origins of the "Rainbow Nation" and tour four ethnic homesteads to learn more about South Africa's tribal cultures. Wind up with a pan-African buffet to taste the foods of different tribes.

Explore the culture, history and traditions of Soweto on this private tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Spend half of a day venturing into one of the nation's most incredible towns. Visit Nelson Mandela's home, Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and more. Choose to bungee jump (additional cost) or roll through the streets on two wheels with an optional bike tour (own expense). Round-trip transport and a friendly, professional guide makes this private tour hassle-free.

Get off the beaten path in Johannesburg during this inner-city hiking tour with a guide. Focus on places that typical tours don't stop and learn about the true culture and history of Johannesburg. Traveling on foot means you'll be out from behind glassed-in bus windows to get to know the city intimately.

Escape the busy city and head out on a safari in search of local wildlife on this half-day excursion from Johannesburg. Join a small group and head to the Askari Game Lodge to begin your wildlife search. This area is home to several species including lions, giraffes, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, and wildebeests.

Magaliesberg mountain is reached at nooitgedacht about 1852 metres(6,076 ft)above sea level. A cable way reaching at the top of the mountain range is located at hartbeesport dam providing sweeping views of the magaliesberg and surrounding area. -Amazing view of hartbeesport dam -1 hour drive from Johannesburg - A cable car to the highest mountain in gauteng and northwest

Take a journey through history during this guided tour to explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Your guides, registered with the accredited THETA (Tourism, Hospitality, Sports, Education, and Training Authority), are experienced and passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. Dive deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto and explore the profound exhibits of the Apartheid Museum with guides.

Get a different perspective on one of Johannesburg's most misunderstood districts. This walking tour offers an in-depth view into the history and culture of Johannesburg while exploring the Hillbrow neighborhood. You'll learn about the people who live there and how the neighborhood has changed over the years. Your tour ends at the top of the Ponte City where you can soak up the views of Johannesburg with an included lunch.

Get more from a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cradle of Humankind, by prebooking this full-day private tour that includes convenient, round-trip transport from Johannesburg. This private experience takes you to the site with a private guide who focuses their full attention on your group and your needs and questions. Some highlights of the day include the Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Visitor Centre.

Jump into the world of one of the big five the lions, explore and learn about their behaviour in the wild and captivity. This 5-hour tour is designed to give our guest a learning experience about the beautiful nature of the wildlife in captivity.

The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway offers sweeping views over the African bush, a manmade lake, and the Magaliesberg Mountains. Discover it without the angst and risk of self-driving on this private door-to-door tour—with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute stuck in traffic. There’s time to explore the mountaintop and eat lunch (own expense) before you return to Johannesburg.

Learn about indigenous South African cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village with this tour, led by a professional local guide. You'll learn about the traditions of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes, see drumming and dancing performances, and get the chance to try out all sorts of African food at the on-site Nyama Choma Restaurant.

Learn about the different tribes of South Africa on this half-day tour to the Lesedi Cultural Village. Get a window in to the culture of tribes such as the Xhosa and the Zulu, as well as a chance to taste their cuisine. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

Visit the world famous Cradle of Humankind. Embark on a one hour tour into the bowels of the Sterkfontein caves followed by a visit to the wonderful and hands on Maropeng Exhibition Centre.

Take a deep dive into the history of humankind, then learn about lions' biology and behavior on this multi-stop tour from Johannesburg including the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Park. Logistically, this multi-stop day tour would be a hassle to arrange on your own, but this organized adventure takes care of all the details in advance. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history of both humans and animals in South Africa as you visit both sites, letting you get the most out of your experience.

Johannesburg cultural tour, South Africa"s biggest city also visit Mahatma Gandhi square. Take in the views from the Top of Africa that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto; The township’s complex past is visible in Soweto’s moving museums, historical monuments, and strong traditions Learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square. • Constitutional Hill/ Optional • Apartheid Museum; The Apartheid Museum details the injustice, cruelty, and absurdities of white minority rule in South Africa. Apartheid, meaning “separateness” in Afrikaans, was officially in effect from 1948 to 1994. SITE VISIT: Apartheid Museum Mandela House Hector Pieterson Museum SITE VISIT: Mandela House, Constitutional Hill Mandela Bridge Johannesburg Soweto township Vilakazi Street Soccer City Stadium

Take in aerial views of the Magaliesbergs and the Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon safari. Get the best possible perspective on this striking landscape without paying for the high price of an airplane or helicopter tour. Spend the hour-long flight enjoying the high-altitude breeze, snapping photos, and listening to commentary from your guide before landing for an included breakfast.

Dinokeng Game Reserve is one of the closest reserves to Johannesburg and Pretoria, and is home to the Big Five. With this full-day tour, enjoy hotel pickup and round-trip transport to the reserve, followed by a thrilling about 2.5-hour safari game drive. Travel in an open-back 4WD safari truck with a resident game ranger, and keep an eye out for hippos, elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, and more.

This private tour offers a deeper understanding of South Africa's apartheid era than would be possible by just reading about it. As well as visiting the comprehensive Apartheid Museum, you'll drive through the township of Soweto, stopping at such landmarks as Nelson Mandela House and Desmond Tutu House.

Uncover the history and culture of Johannesburg, one of South Africa’s biggest cities, on this half-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and tour the “City of Gold,” where you visit the Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct, the old gold-mining hub of Newton, and the Apartheid Museum. While you explore, your guide provides context about the history, culture, and architecture of the city.

The Cradle of Humankind—roughly a 60-minute drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria—is a place known for having some of the oldest fossils ever found, and it’s considered the location where humankind originated. Instead of figuring out public transport schedules, this convenient tour includes round-trip transportation and a guide to take you around the caves and explain the important fossils that were discovered there.