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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

Go underground to learn about South Africa's diamond train on this full-day tour of the Cullinan Diamond Mine. Explore the mine with a guide, learning about the process and methods of diamond mining as well as some of the remarkable gemstones that have been found in the mine. After your guided tour, you'll have some time to hit the gift shop to take home some diamonds of your own.

This 5-day Kruger National Park adventure promises ample opportunities for wildlife-spotting and peaceful moments in nature. To save you time researching where to stay, accommodation is included, as well as select meals along the way. Go on nature walks, experience magnificent starry nights, and look out for the “Big Five” during multiple game drives.

Get a full experience of Kruger National Park during this 5-day safari with a stay at Katekani Lodge. Traveling with a guide and following a carefully curated itinerary ensures you won't miss a thing, and all of the logistics are taken care of for you. Highlights include bush walks and game drives in Kruger National Park, the Tshukudu Game Reserve, and the Motlala Game Reserve. Enjoy other stops at Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondawels, and the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, all accompanied by in-depth narration by your guide.

Ideal for those looking to spend more than just a day inside Kruger National Park, this Kruger 3-day safari tour from Johannesburg is a great pick. With three days inside the park, your guide helps you track and spot animals on each day, while also pointing out beautiful flora and fauna, too. Plus, two nights in an upscale resort in Hazyview, as well as most meals are included, so you don’t have to worry about the details on this private excursion.

Rushing to cram all your safari adventures into a day can reduce the chance of spotting diverse wildlife, so slow down and enjoy multiple game drives over seven days. To save you time researching where to stay, six nights’ of chalet accommodation are included, as well as select meals along the way. As well as Kruger National Park, the trip helps you see other wildlife attractions, such as Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, and the Balule Nature Reserve.

Few cities tell a story as powerful as Johannesburg, and this full-day tour with lunch leaves you with deeper insight and understanding of its history. Visit the Apartheid Museum, where multimedia exhibits and historical artifacts track the rise and fall of one of history's most unjust systems. Then head to Soweto—the township that became the heartbeat of resistance—and finish your experience with lunch.

Get off the beaten path and hike a hidden gem in the Drakensberg Mountains on this private hike to Tugela Gorge. Enjoy the convenience of having everything organized for you, including pickup, transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees and concessions for the hike, overnight accommodations, meals, and a guide who shares stories about South Africa and tailors the route to your experience and fitness level.

See the highlights of Soweto in half a day with this convenient guided tour. To save time organizing taxis, the trip includes hotel pickup, and comfortable air-conditioned transportation between sites. The tour is an excellent way to learn about the Apartheid Era, and it includes stops at Kliptown, Mandela House, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

Combine history and wildlife on this combo tour to the Cradle of Humankind and Rhino and Lion Reserve on this private full-day tour from Johannesburg. See where some of the oldest human and hominid fossils have been found, then look for lions, rhinos, and wild dogs on a safari drive. Includes transfers from Johannesburg.

Soweto, the trendiest township in South Africa, is truly a lifechanging experience. From the 1950s Soweto became an epicentre of political campaigns aimed at overthrowing the apartheid state, and in 1955 it was the location where 3 000 people came together to adopt the Freedom Charter - which is what the South African Constitution is now based. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career. Hear about 2 of the 20th century’s most famous liberation heroes in the city where they started their legal and political careers. Follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and his Passive Resistance (Satyagraha) Movement, and Nelson Mandela with his Defiance Campaign.

This tour offers guests a unique Hot Air Balloon experience in Johannesburg with Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris Tour hailed as Southern Africa's best value, best quality tour operator since 1981. We offer safe reliable transportation and an all inclusive tour, including pick-up and drop-off service.

We give you an opportunity to learn about the liberation struggle in South Africa and the culture of black people in townships, by combining the Soweto and Apartheid museum tours. In Soweto, we drive through Diepkloof Extension, hostels, and family units, pass Baragwanath hospital, squatter camps/ informal settlements, and Orlando Towers on our way to the Popular attraction-Vilakazi Street where Mandela house is situated. At Apartheid Museum you do the tour of a series of 22 individual exhibitions that include film footage, Photographs, Text panels, and Artefacts depicting how Apartheid affected the people of South Africa. Apartheid museum is also a beacon of hope, you learn how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past and working towards a future that all South Africans can call their own. You also do the tour of Mandela exhibition where Mandela's extraordinary life is explored through seven themes: CHARACTER, COMRADE, LEADER, PENSIONER, NEGOTIATOR, and STATESMAN.

This is one of a kind experience and an opportunity of visiting one of the most most famous UNESCO Heritage sites. The Caves have only recently opened after been closed for 2 years . They are fragile, so now is your opportunity to come a see where the homo sapiens (modern humans) existed over 2. 5 million years ago. Yes hard to imagine we can now conclude that humans where first found in Africa

Johannesburg is often referred to as the CITY OF GOLD and to the locals Jozi, Egoli, or Joburg. Our route covers major points of interest from the South in Soweto past downtown Johannesburg covering first in Soweto - (Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital i.e. The biggest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere; Freedom Square- where the freedom charter was adopted in 1955; Regina Mundi Church alias The people’s parliament; Hector Peterson Museum –covering the 1976 student protests that changed the face of South Africa’s politics; See the houses of Nobel Peace Laureates Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu located on the same street). Our Guides are indigenous native South Africans born and bred in and around Johannesburg/Soweto and have lived experiences of the The Good, The bad and The ugly of South Africa's History.

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the day as we go through the rich history and culture of Soweto. You will then visit the renowned Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. This tour will give you a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that were enforced from 1948 until 1994.

The Soweto Night tour is an unforgettable experience and an absolute thrill for those who love the idea of an amazing night out in South Africa’s most famous city. Your MoAfrika Tour guide is a born and bred local from Soweto and knows the city well and takes you to the hotspots of the city. We visit four different nightspots in the vibrant hub of Soweto. Each one has its own distinctive vibe and character and attracts a unique crowd. You get to experience a combo of traditional shebeens and modern bars. To make sure you get into the party spirit, the first drink at every bar is on us!

Cullinan is a small town out of Pretoria . It is located 30 km (19 mi) east of the city of Pretoria along the diamond route and is heavily reliant on tourism and the mine that dominates the skyline. The town is named after diamond magnate Sir Thomas Cullinan Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital,serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.

This is a wonderful tour to learn about our different cultural groups, dishes,code of dressing and ways of dances and cultural day to day activities.. Well at the end of the tour,you can enjoy your lunch or dinner, local food and beer.

The Exclusive balloon flight offers a unique personal hot air balloon experience in one of our smaller balloons, restricted to the use of two passengers only. This exclusive balloon ride hire adds to the romance of the flight, as you are able to enjoy the experience of drifting silently across the beautiful African landscape, while sipping on champagne, in complete privacy with your partner, watching a spectacular sun rise. You may feel free to interact with one of our experienced pilots, or you may chose to drift in silence with your loved one, giving the flight a very personal touch, and leaving you with fond memories. These flights are perfect for engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, romantic getaways or any other special occasion that you would like to make an unforgettable experience

Make the most of limited time to explore Johannesburg and tick off lots of its key sights in a day by choosing this private tour. Rather than traveling on a crowded local bus, get between sites more quickly in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The trip visits the Top of Africa building, the Maboneng Precinct, and Nelson Mandela Square; and finishes with a stop at the Apartheid Museum—an important place to learn about South Africa’s history.

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.

Visit one of the world’s most successful and celebrated mining sites, the Cullinan Diamond Mine. The mine has been the source of several important diamonds throughout history, but is most famous for the Cullinan Diamond, which was cut into the the two biggest pieces in the British Crown Jewels. Choose a surface tour, or go underground for the full experience.

The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s oldest national park and one of the largest in Africa. This multi-day tour lets you explore further, with a 99% chance of spotting the Big Five in their natural habitats, accommodation at a game lodge in the national park, and spectacular sunrise and sunset views.