Johannesburg and Surroundings
Johannesburg City Tour
So many people avoid Johannesburg (Egoli, the City of Gold), yet this vibrant city is still the largest in South Africa. It holds First World attractions for any traveler. Some of the highlights of this tour are the prestigious Northern Suburbs of Sandton, Rosebank and Houghton. This tour won't be complete without a visit to Constitution Hill, home of the Constitutional Court, also the site of the notorious Old Fort Prison. A drive through the cosmopolitan Hillbrow, a colourfull insight to South Africa’s "Manhattan" is also included.
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Pretoria City Tour
Depart from Johannesburg for an excursion of Pretoria, the country's administrative capital, visiting all the historical sites and places of interest. The highlights are the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, Church Square, the City Hall, State Theatre/Opera House and the Union Buildings.
Gold Reef City Tour
A visit to Gold Reef City, a replica of old-time Johannesburg. Take a trip into the bowels of a gold mine and travel back in time as you take a ride on a penny-farthing or stroll through the streets.
The Soweto Tour
Soweto (South Western Townships) might be famous as South Africa’s hotspot during the 70’s, but few know that there is so much more to Soweto. The tour includes a visit to the new Prestige Park and Orlando West, travelling past homes of the rich and famous, houses of Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We also stop at the Mandela Museum, as well as the Hector Peterson Memorial for a glimpse into the history of SOWETO.
Cry Freedom Tour
Soweto (South Western Townships) might be famous as South Africa’s hotspot during the 70’s, but few know that there is so much more to Soweto. The tour includes a visit to the new Prestige Park and Orlando West, traveling past homes of the rich and famous, houses of Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We also stop at the Mandela Museum, as well as the Hector Peterson Memorial for a glimpse into the history of SOWETO.
You have the opportunity to have lunch (not included) at one of the shebeens – also described as taverns - in Soweto. After lunch we visit the Apartheid museum.
Pretoria and Heia Safari Ranch Tour
Pretoria has long been known as the administrative capital of South Africa, and indeed, visitors will experience this beautiful city (also known as the Jacaranda City named after the purple blooms in Spring) from an historical point of view. The tour includes the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, the Union Buildings (eclectic architecture), Paul Kruger House, and a South African barbecue (locally known as a braai) at Heia Safari Ranch. The Mzumba Tribal dancers will enchant you with songs and music reminiscent of an African operetta.
Pretoria and Cullinan Mine
Depart from Johannesburg for an excursion of Pretoria, SA's administrative capital, visiting all the historical sites and places of interest. The highlights are the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, Church Square, the City Hall, State Theatre/Opera House and the Union Buildings. After lunch an excursion is made to the working Diamond mine at Cullinan, original source of the famous diamond in the British Crown Jewels.
