Top Johannesburg Day Trips - page 3

Rideshare may drop you off a block away based on the GPS. It’s one block up, easy to find in a neat area with shops. SOWETO extension is incredible with Happy as the tour guide. Local guides and a close up view of the pain from which the city was forged.

My first time at a safari and it was a thrilling experience spotting all the different animals in their natural habitat. We saw 3 out of the big 5 - elephant, lion and rhino - and a bunch of others. I'm writing this review after also visiting Chobe National Park and I found that the animals in Pilanesburg tended to be further away in the distance and required some sharp eyes to spot. Appreciated my sharp-eyed guides and fellow travellers who made this a fun experience.

It was a very good tour. Thabang was knowledgeable and his detailed knowledge and feel for Soweto shown through in this tour. The only negative was the surprise that I needed to pay extra for airport pickup when I specified this from the beginning of the booking.

The Nelson Mandela House was engaging and informative. The Apartheid Museum was a riveting and impactful experience that wrapped guests in a full circle experience of the history of the struggle for freedom and equality for SA Natives. Our tour guide was very helpful and informative, as was the guides at Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum.

What a wonderful way to conclude our time here in Johannesburg. Tobisu — I am sure I am spelling that incorrectly — whose name beautifully means “happiness” in his native language, was truly a ten out of ten. He has absolutely found his calling in life and should continue giving tours for many years to come. He possesses a rare gift — the ability to captivate any audience. He could speak to the most distinguished individuals and leave them in complete awe. His presence carries a warmth and energy that you feel immediately upon meeting him. The history and knowledge he shared about Africa, apartheid, Johannesburg, Soweto, and other significant historical moments unfolded before us like a motion picture. He did not simply present facts; he told a story that allowed us to see, feel, and understand the past in a deeply meaningful way. No material possession — no clothes, money, or food — could compare to the wealth of knowledge and perspective we gained on this tour. It was priceless. We hope to stay in touch with him for a lifetime and feel truly honored to have met him. If you are booking this tour, be sure to ask for him. He is simply the best.

Had an amazing experience and also with solly as our driver, he was very knowledgeable about the history of SA and all about the different tribes, the lion safari park was brilliant as we got to see the lions get fed and also a giraffe came over to the truck to get some snacks. The whole experience was worth every penny

The day tour of Johannesburg and Soweto apartheid history was informative, educational and moving. The tour guide and driver, Gabriel, was very good in explaining everything and answering my questions. The guides at Lilies Leaf farm house and Constitution Hill were also thorough in showing us the horrific history of apartheid and how the political prisoners were treated in humanely. The visit to Mandela's first house, and the houses of different classes of people living in Soweto were also educational. Overall, it was a very good tour and I highly recommend it.

I cannot recommend this experience highly enough! If your schedule does not allow for a visit to the major game parks or a full-day safari, I wholeheartedly suggest this encounter. Let me start by highlighting the punctuality of our guide, Cpho, who greeted us warmly at our accommodations. During our journey to the park, we engaged in a delightful conversation covering a multitude of topics. Cpho took care of our entry requirements and provided us with a brief overview of the park's facilities. After that, we were given a moment to enjoy a drink before it was time to board the safari truck. When the moment arrived, Cpho ensured that our tickets were in order and liaised with the park guides to facilitate a seamless experience. I cannot recommend this vendor and this activity highly enough!