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Drive towards Jo’burg city, we make a stop at Mueller stadium; from there we have a perfect bird’s eye view of the skylines and the fascinating story of how and when Jo’burg started in 1886 with a brief history up to the present day.

We proceed for our lunch at Oriental Plaza, an Indian shopping complex; this is an opportunity to witness our Indian counterparts and to sample their cuisine.

Visit the city centre to get the feel of the city and view important historical buildings such our Diamond Building,National Library, Corner House, Anglo-American,Chamber of Mines etc.

We also visit the newly established Maboneng/Arts on Main Precinct www.maboneng.co.za
Proceed towards Soweto the biggest township in Africa housing ca. 4 million people.

This tour is for people who have not visited Johannesburg before or have been or not been to South Africa. Our city of Johannesburg receives a lot of negative Press, so most people are reluctant to come visit.

This tour takes away all the reservation a client might have had about my country/city because we (Atamela Tour) take care of the client from day one on arrival till the last day. Clients can decide what they want to do thereafter, they can either take a flight to Cape Town or any other destination of their choice.

We give you an opportunity to learn about the liberation struggle in South Africa and the culture of blacks 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 Popular attractions-Vilakazi Street and Mandela House.

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 the Mandela exhibition where Mandela's extraordinary life is explored through seven themes: CHARACTER, COMRADE, LEADER, PENSIONER, NEGOTIATOR, and STATESMAN.

Soweto is an iconic township located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Here are some factors that make our Soweto tour unique:
Soweto is steeped in history, from the Soweto Uprising of 1976 to the lives of the many famous residents who have lived there, including Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Soweto is known for its vibrant culture, with a mix of traditional and modern influences. A tour of Soweto can include visits to museums, markets, and local restaurants to experience the vibrant music, art, and food scenes that are unique to the township.
A Soweto tour offers a chance to experience township life and gain insights into the daily struggles and triumphs of the people who live there
Opportunities to engage with the local community and allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the township's social and economic issues and the efforts being made to address them.

Learn more about South Africa's history, the past and present. Apartheid Museum is illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid. We share our knowledge and information, then follow the footsteps of Nelson Mandela by visit Soweto.

Please note that Apartheid Museum opens from Wednesday to Sunday.

This museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. Visitors walk through the 22 individual exhibition areas, which contain film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustrating the events and human stories behind apartheid. At the end you’ll have a far deeper understanding of the why and how of apartheid and the new South Africa of today. The tour is self-guided, but our tour guide will be available to answer any questions.

Johannesburg(New York of Africa) in South Africa is the second largest city in Africa, in 2016 there were 4.94 million people living in the City of Johannesburg. Joburg, or Jozi as some prefer to call it, offers visitors an experience as unique and diverse as the city itself. Whether you are on business, in search of a cultural encounter, an adrenaline rush or simply want to relax and unwind for a few days, the city of Johannesburg has everything you’re looking for and more!

History. Settlement of Johannesburg began in 1886 when gold was discovered in the Witwatersrand by an Australian prospector named George Harrison. The discovery spurred a feverish gold rush as fortune hunters from all over the world descended on the area.
Establishment of Soweto and the history of forced removal
Soweto uprising 1976

This is a private full day Cultural Tour so there will not be any other passengers in the vehicle with you. Although there will be other customers present on the guided tours.

This tour takes you deep inside the dark Apartheid past, giving you a first hand account of how it was to live under the old Apartheid Government, and then gives you a glimpse into the future under the new South African Constitution.

You will experience the old and the new business centre’s, we will drive into SOWETO and experience a local restaurant with locals. You will visit Nelson Mandela’s house (South African iconic President) to see where and how he lived and then you will drive by the 2010 Soccer World Cup Stadium where the soccer World Cup final was held, before being dropped off back at your hotel.

Get a taste of Johannesburg on our 4 Days 3 Nights the Real Johannesburg Package with Pre - Booked Accommodation at Radisson Blu Sandton Hotel. Enjoy the highlights of Johannesburg and meet locals and chance to do a historic tour with transfers all included. The City of Gold awaits you on this tour.

Get the best of Johannesburg and the best of Kruger National Park in our 5 Days Tour and Safari. Visit Soweto and Apartheid Museum before making you to the home of the BIG 5 Kruger National Park. We explore the city of Gold Deep History of Apartheid and then embark on the Maiden BIG 5 Kruger National Park Safari

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)

Why the travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid. We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June 1976 uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to the core Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives - working and commuting, celebrating and grieving, see the poverty of an informal settlement shack and hostels in contrast with upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto. this tour promises a warm experience of this fascinating place.

why should travelers book this tour because the constitution Hill tell the story of South Africa journey to democracy. the site is a former prison and military fort and Apartheid Museum was in the new period that visitors will experience a lot of reading, pictures and videos, a political system that divided a nation for more than 48 years

Get to know the history and landmarks of Johannesburg, also known as the City of Gold, in a full-day tour. Visit Soweto, the hometown of Nelson Mandela, as well as a full city tour and a visit to the Apartheid

Plan your day at the Gold Reef Theme Park ahead of time with a prepaid admission ticket and round-trip transportation from your Johannesburg hotel. Avoid the disappointment of sold-out days by reserving your admission in advance, and relax on the rides there and back instead of fighting traffic and searching for parking. Once there, explore the recreated turn-of-the-century mining time at your leisure and get your thrills on the selection of rides before heading back to town.

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.

Why should travelers book this tour because Soweto represents the hard-fought struggle against apartheid . We look beyond the bloody legend of the 16 June uprising and behind the hardened face of resistance politics, to core of Soweto- its people. Soweto is about people leading their lives- working and commuting, celebrating and grieving. See the poverty of informal settlement shack and hostel in contrast with the upper class suburbs of Diepkloof in Soweto.

This full day tour includes both Soweto townhip and the Apartheid Museum that illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid.

In 2 days you will cover the sightseeing and history of the town of Johannesburg and the township of Soweto , the culture of 5 ethical groups of South Africa and you will be in contact with the local people.
By visiting on the first day, Conhill, Johannesburg CBD, apartheid museum Soweto, FNB Stadium, Chris Hani baragwanath hospital, Orlando towers, Mandela's house, Passing Desmond house, Hector pieterson square.

Second day
Maropeng visitor center (cradle of Humankind)
Lesedi Cultural Village.

An incredible full-day tour covering the most important historical sites in Johannesburg! An absolute must for anyone interested in the history and foundations of South Africa.

Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, accounting for only 1.5% of the land area. Nevertheless, it is highly urbanised, containing the major highways and the country's largest city, Johannesburg, its administrative capital, Pretoria and the historical Soweto.
We have combined the most popular attractions in the province in a day tour – if you only have one day to see it all, this is the tour for you:

An incredible full-day tour covering the most important historical sites in Johannesburg! An absolute must for anyone interested in the history and foundations of South Africa.

This museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. Visitors walk through the 22 individual exhibition areas, which contain film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustrating the events and human stories behind apartheid. At the end you’ll have a far deeper understanding of the why and how of apartheid and the new South Africa of today. The tour is self-guided, but our tour guide will be available to answer any questions.

This tour is ideal for the tourists who would like to know about the turbulent past of South Africa and transition to democracy and how the democracy is protected. You will get to know the old days of South Africa and also how the various law processes have shaped the current society. Apartheid Museum combines the oppression of the black people by the minority and what really transpired during the harsh apartheid era.

Our tours are run by by well trained and well experienced tourist who are registered with accredited tourism authority(THETA)tourism,hospitality,sports,education and training authority.

our guides are very knowledgeable,love working with people,always smiling and very welcoming.

Enjoy this full day Pretoria, Johannesburg, Soweto and Apartheid Tour that will get you to know the history of South Africa. You will visit the Voortrekker Museum in Pretoria which have the history of the Afrikaaners people of South Africa Get to know about the Great Trek . You will also get to see the Union buildings of South Africa which houses the office of the president. You will also make your way to Soweto to get a full glimpse of the South Africa history and pass through the Apartheid Museum to know more the history in detail. Finish off things in Johannesburg Town passing through the famous Mandela bridge and get a taste of down town Johannesburg City.

Tour Highlights
• Visit Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria
• Visit Union Building in Pretoria
• Visit Soweto and Hector Pieterson Museum
• Visit Mandela House In Soweto   
• Visit Apartheid Museum in Soweto

Read articles, watch video clips, look at artifacts & listen sound clips of detailed summary showcasing the Apartheid Era timeline in the well documented Apartheid Museum.

Drive & stop past iconic landmarks in Soweto through the township houses including the Orlando Towers, Klip Town Square Freedom Charter, Nelson Mandela House Museum, Desmond Tutu House & the Hector Pieterson Memorial.

The Vilakazi street craft market has a variety of vendors with different gifts to choose from.

The package or itinerary combined all the most travelled destinations while in Johannesburg into single booking. Johannesburg City route include a drive through the downtown, Soweto and Apartheid Museum. Ideal for time saving and at an affordable rate. Our experts Tourist Guides really there to make it more memorable.

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Our full-day tour offers a great opportunity to explore the city of Gold,learning about the history,township life,culture and the heritege.
.Experience the city life
.Explore the biggest township in Africa
.Enjoy the local cuisine,dance,culture and tradition

Join our Signature Mandela Legacy Day Tour for the best history on Nelson Mandela . Our tour will take us to Lilies farm in Rivonia and learn his underground movements during the Apartheid days. We will also visit his house at Houghton and even get to see his office which he occupied up to the year 2010 before passing on. We will also visit constitutional hill where he was once Jailed and also his law offices in downtown Johannesburg which he use to practice during Apartheid days. We will also find time and visit his famous house in Soweto that he occupied before he was jailed. Our final destination will be the Apartheid Museum where we will see his exhibition on his life and times of Mandela

Enjoy a non-commercialized tour of Soweto. The tour is led by locals. All the attractions are where the community will benefit from your support. We take you into the heart of this fascinating township. Your guides name is Lebo. Borne and bred in Soweto, Lebo will take you to some of the best non touristy places. He will also tell you his honest opinion about what living in Soweto is really like.

Johannesburg offers African curnivore meat to enjoy with the family especially the African bush meat. The dinner or lunch to satisfy the taste of African meat is no hastle to find with us at South African culinary culture and experience the wild meat.

We offer variety of game meats, all local to South Africa, and eat your fill with this buffet dinner. Round-trip transportation from your hotel in Johannesburg makes for a stress-free evening.

Explore the city of Johannesburg and the history of gold with us. this tour will cover the history of south Africa via the world class visit to the apartheid museum where you will learn about the brutality, segregation, racism and other inhumane conditions black people were put under. then later visit the vibrant city of Johannesburg with amazing skyscrapers and colonial buildings

In this tour will be taken back to apartheid and to democracy. the tour will start at the apartheid museum where you will be guided about the history of south Africa during colonization and then make another stop to the famous township of Soweto where you will be exposed to the brutality of the former government and meet and interact with the local

Your tour starts with a drive around the city of Pretoria and the office of the president, through church square to the Voortrekker Monument where you will get to learn about the rich history of the Afrikaner and the British colonization. We will then travel back to the southern side of Pretoria on the national highway to Soweto where you will indulge in local cuisine at the famous Vilakazi Street. From there we will head to the Nelson Mandela house and Hector Peterson Memorial. Your tour guide will explain the history of Soweto, and you will witness the life of the township first hand.

To conclude the day, we will drive to Johannesburg, and experience one of the most congested cities in the world! Along the way, you will get to see the Mahatma Gandhi square, travel on the Nelson Mandela Bridge and see the city at its best. We will then depart from Soweto to get to the Apartheid Museum where you will learn more about South Africa in the apartheid era

The Ultimate Johannesburg Tour takes you to top heritage sites in Johannesburg CBD and Soweto; showcasing South Africa’s turbulent history and promising future. It’s an opportunity to learn more about events that shaped the country’s past and discover the dynamic cultural diversity of two of the most prominent cities in the country.

This tour seamlessly combines the Soweto township, the biggest urban settlement in Africa established in the 1930s with a rich political history, and The Apartheid Museum which illustrates the story of a nation’s resistance, courage and fortitude.

Spend a time absorbing “kasi” life in Soweto before heading to the famous Apartheid Museum.

By visiting famous areas and viewing historic sites, Stephenson Adventures immerses you in the culture of Soweto – South Africa’s largest township. End off the day watching the rise and fall of apartheid at the Apartheid Museum, where you’ll experience the highs and lows of segregation and liberation.

A full day tour that you can proudly tick off your bucket list!

Situated within the Gold Reef City complex, the Apartheid Museum takes visitors into the dark heart of South Africa’s past.

Opened in 2001, this one-of-a-kind museum documents the rise and fall of Apartheid. Exhibits including film footage, photographs and artefacts take visitors on a dramatic and emotionally charged journey from devastating racial segregation to the liberation of the oppressed.

Discover how South Africa has shed the tyranny of its past and created a future as bright as the African sun itself.

This 4-country tour of South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique and Lesotho is ideal for travellers interested in a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to see parts Southern Africa. It offers a full glimpse of many attractions covering aspects of African heritage, culture, history and geography. For instance, the visit to Soweto, Mandela house, the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill fills the traveller with South Africa's history of the past and how the future has been impacted by what happened in the past. The visit to Eswatini offers the traveller a glimpse of the cultural and traditional heritage that is intertwined in the country's so-called monarchical democracy. The visit to Mozambique is full of Portuguese colonial history and the legacy left by the colonizer in the form of art, architecture, The visit to St. Lucia, Sani Pass and Durban compliments the visitors overall experience in term of natural landscapes mountains, rivers and the Indian ocean on the shores of Durban city.

The Wild Coast is a stunning section of Eastern Cape coastline stretching from East London in the south to the border of KwaZulu-Natal in the north. It is the home of the Xhosa people and incorporates estuaries, sandy beaches, natural heritage sites, craggy cliffs, waterfalls, and rolling hills, providing spectacular scenery and real authentic traditional experiences... Have a 2 day tour of Cape Town where the best of the area will be showed to you, then the Garden Route where you visit the Cango Caves, Bungee Jump (optional), Addo Elephant Park game drive and night game drive, Eastern Cape Wild Coast, “The Hole in the Wall” Coffee Bay, sleep in a rural rondawel (hut) of a traditional Xhosa village, 4x4 via Sani Pass tour through Lesotho, traditional Basotho village, Nelson Mandela capture site at Howick etc.

Please book this tour at least 60 days in advance.
Travel ave 400 km/day.
Itinerary is subjected to changes according to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances

Enjoy a full day ( 8 hours) private tour of Soweto and the apartheid museum with our guide. The tour is totally flexible and dependent on your requirements. The tour activities will include a tour to some of the major attractions like the Apartheid Museum, Oppenheimer Tower, the soweto cultural village, a drive though the suburbs of Soweto and a visit to Mandelas old house as well as the Hector Pieterson memorial.

Explore our city of gold, from the suburbs to its heart with stops at historical sites and places of significance with an experienced local Guide.

Explore the vibrant and historical township of Soweto.

Conclude your day at the renowned Apartheid Museum, where you will be taken back in time to the days of Apartheid and South Africa's 20th century history.

Lets us take you on a Apartheid History Journey with our top tour guides and get to the real history. We will start things with Constitutional hill before driving on the streets of Johannesburg before making our way into Apartheid Museum for a thrilling 2 hours affair where the Apartheid Scars Live. We will also visit Soweto and pass and explore all the famous landmarks that are fundamental in the Apartheid history. Vilakazi Street will be our final lap where Mandela House and Desmond Tutu Houses are located. These is a history filled tour that not to be missed by anyone.

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Our Tours are not just a trip, but a journey that will make your heart skip, designed to be different, extraordinary, an experience that's beyond the ordinary.
Soweto played a leading and indeed a pivotal role in the struggle against Apartheid. You can visit many sites throughout the Township that tell part of the tragic, but ultimately triumphant story. You will experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on this trip. Meet friendly locals, learn about the vibrant history, and immerse yourself in the colourful atmosphere of these fascinating communities.
We then take you on a guided tour
of the Apartheid Museum. We will unpack the story of the rise and fall of South Africa's era of segregation and oppression.
Afterwards, allow yourself time to contemplate brutality you witnessed inside, process your shock and walk away with relief – knowing you are on the terrain where truth spoke to power and won.

Join a 2-hour small group tour of the township of Soweto, described as the “New York of Africa", guided by a Soweto resident guide. Take in the sights of the city where Mandela once lived and Mahatma Gandhi started his legal career.

Complete the day and see the sights of Johannesburg at your own pace with a trip on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Learn the history of Johannesburg from the audio commentary on board the double decker sightseeing bus. Ride through the city's historic neighbourhoods and see fascinating attractions, many related to the struggle against apartheid. Get on and off as much as you like.

Reconnect with Nelson Mandela's past, and get an understanding of where he started his fight against apartheid at his family home in Soweto, 8115 Vilakazi street. A short distance up the road is Tutu House, the home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Soweto is home to thousands of South Africans and the site of some of the most iconic events in the nation’s history.

Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg, bordering the city’s mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa’s Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in this township. On this tour we will discover Soweto and the surrounding area, driving past a hostel in Diepkloof, the well known Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Orlando Power Station, Mandela House Museum, Desmond Tutu’s House, the Hector Pieterson Memorial & Museum, a quick stop at a well known restaurant, a shebeen, the Regina Mundi Church, Maponya Shopping Mall, Kliptown, Walter Sisulu Freedom Square and Aldorado Park. Afterwards we will head towards the Apartheid Museum. Once there you will have the opportunity to discover the history of the Apartheid era on your own.

Discover the city center of Johannesburg; whose geometrical design and high skyscrapers irresistibly bring Manhattan Island to mind. Continue towards  Soweto (Johannesburg’s South Western Township) a symbol of the fight for freedom. Finally, we visit the Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

This tour will begin by discoverying Johannesburg's beauty and wealth by discovering its urban environment. You will then visit the inspiring Apartheid Museum dedicated to recounting the history of the rise and fall of Apartheid in 20th century South Africa. The exhibits are from film footage, photographs, text panels and artifacts illustrating the events and human stories of Apartheid. Thereafter you will get the opportunity to discover the former south-african president's house, in which you will hear about the Mandela family's history and times spent in Soweto.

We promise outstanding cultural travel experiences for people.

Experience the rich cultural heritage of South Africa's townships on a day trip. Meet friendly locals, learn about the city's vibrant historic past, and immerse yourself in the colorful atmosphere of these fascinating communities.

South Africa is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, traditions, and experiences. This diverse nation offers a unique cultural landscape. You will indulge in traditional culinary delights, and witness the energy of music and dance. You will discover a land of contrasts and encounters that will leave you inspired and enriched. Our experienced guides will lead you on this journey of discovery, introducing you to diverse communities. We invite you to join us for an enriching adventure and expand your horizons.

Dive into South African History in this Cape Town and Johannesburg 10 Days Tour. Enjoy the best tour that combines all the best attractions in these 2 Cities. We will start the tour in Johannesburg where we will learn about the history of Apartheid and also get a taste of a Safari before taking a flight and heading to Cape Town for the remainder of the Tour.

The tour offers a great opportunity to explore the citys history, culture and heritage,Johannesburg is a well class city with over eight million inhabitants,it is also the largest city in the African continent.
.Explore and learn the great history of the city of gold
.Visit one of great museums
.walk in the famous township

Soweto is an urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg; with a population of approximately 1.3 million.

Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg.

Knowledgeable,fun,smile,reliable,afordable and unique.

Our tours are offered by qualified tourist who live in township who understands the culture,history of township.

Soweto is an urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg; with a population of approximately 1.3 million.

Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg.

This tour starts at your hotel and then we'll head to the city center of Johannesburg.

We will visit Constitution Hill where we will appreciate the Constitutional Court building whose design is unique in the world. This building is built on the site and with the bricks of an old prison where Gandhi and Mandela were imprisoned.

We will visit the Apartheid Museum, known as the "Essence of the Nation". Its walls represent the tragedy, destruction, brutality and the struggle of a people for democracy.

Later we will go to Soweto, passing first by the football stadium, site of the 2010 World Cup.

Once in Soweto, we will walk through its streets immersing ourselves in the events of 1976 that influenced the struggle for freedom, and we will walk in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. We will go through Vilakazi street where we will visit the house where he and his family lived.

Then we will visit Nelson Mandela Square.

One Day in Johannesburg tour is a great choice for travelers with limited time in the city of gold. Enjoy a private guided tour that reveals more about the city’s history, and ticks off multiple famous sights in a day—such as the township of Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Maboneng Precinct, and the Nelson Mandela House.
No need to worry about sharing the trip with other travelers, as you’ll have a private driver for just your group in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

All entrance fees, lunch, and bottled water included. Pickup and drop-off at your Johannesburg hotel.

The township of Soweto and the Apartheid museum is a must visit if travelers wants to experience and enjoy the history, culture, traditions of the people of South Africa. The travelers would see the diversity of people of South Africa and to experience how the blacks, coloured and Indian communities were treated during the Apartheid era. The township of Soweto have been established in the 1930 when the colonial Government began to separate blacks from white, started to create black township. The township is very rich in history and traditions as the migrant mine workers from neighboring countries started to migrate to Johannesburg for greener pastures and ended up residing in the Soweto township. A visit to the township will create an everlasting and unforgettable experience.

We have qualified guides that have expert knowledge, they will give you an insight into the history of Johannesburg and Soweto. Your Guide will also give you reflections on the current state of the city and will answer your questions on a range of topics. We will pick you up at your hotel and drive past Nelson Mandela's house in Houghton, then we will proceed to go get a view the Northern suburbs up on of Johannesburg up Munro Drive. The we visit Constitutional Hill where Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and many activists that shaped the course of South African history were once imprisoned. This is also the site of the highest Court in the Land is located. We will drive you through Braamfontein and over the Nelson Mandela Bridge to the Central Business District of Johannesburg and explore what makes this thriving city unique. Then we head to Soweto to discover this amazing township which is home to two Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and the site of the June 16, Soweto Uprising.

For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid museum is fundamental. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past.

If you want to understand life of the people of South Africa, this is the where you have to start from. Doing the tour with local guide gives you more knowledge and deeper understanding. This is a must do tour if you want to go back home knowing South Africa.

This museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. Visitors walk through the 22 individual exhibition areas, which contain film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustrating the events and human stories behind apartheid. At the end you’ll have a far deeper understanding of the why and how of apartheid and the new South Africa of today. The tour is self-guided, but our tour guide will be available to answer any questions.

Covering 3 of greater Johannesburg’s most famous places, the Ultimate Johannesburg Tour is a deep dive into the city’s turbulent history and the strides it has taken since.

This intense tour takes you around the City of Johannesburg, South Africa’s financial capital; Soweto, the country’s largest township; and the Apartheid Museum, a ground-breaking museum illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid.

Revealing its history one story at a time, Stephenson Adventures gets you up-close to the vibrant streets of Jo’burg.

SOWETO Being the largest township of South Africa with the population estimated to 3 million and being the birthplace of the struggle icons,political movements and activists make it unique not forgetting the culture within Soweto.With Hector Peterson Museum included,Learn more about the rise & fall of the apartheid.

Travelling in South Africa means many miles of driving with our vast land and area. Book with us and have that taken care of. With my in depth knowledge of Johannesburg let me take you on an unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Watch real south africans living and breathing Johannesburg, yes you will see the good and bad parts of Johannesburg, but that's what a tour of the city is all about. Not only will I personally guide you in the city, I also hope to build a great friendship with you and group.

This tour is unique because you will get to see the beautiful city called the city of gold and have full experience of historical and city sightseeing of Soweto and Johannesburg. See some of the most important locations in South Africa
along with an informative friendly guide to take you on this experience you will never forget in an hurry.

Our guide was born and raised in the area and is fully certified and qualified. This is the perfect opportunity to visit Africa's most powerful museum and combine it with a visit to Johannesburg. We collect from any Johannesburg or surrounding area hotel.

The Apartheid Museum is a museum complex in Johannesburg, South Africa dedicated to illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa.
People also book Soweto Township Tour, Lesedi Cultural Village, Elephant Sanctuary tour, Pretoria City Tour and Cradle of Humankind.

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era, and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

Johannesburg is the world's largest city not built on a coastline, or on a lake or river. That's why Joburg is also called the world's biggest 'dry port'. More than half of the cargo that arrives through the ports of Durban and Cape Town arrives at the container terminal at City Deep. Even though Johannesburg is well over 120 years old (founded on 4 October 1886 during the gold rush), it is still one of the youngest major cities in the world.
There is only one other city on the continent that is bigger than Joburg, and that is the bustling metropolis of Cairo in Egypt. Johannesburg is the second biggest city on Africa.

Enjoy 3 Days in Johannesburg, South Africa and 3 days in Kruger National Park and get to mix history and Safari on this history and Safari combined tour. We will visit Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi Cultural Village, Pretoria, Soweto and Apartheid Museum to Wrap up all that is needed to know about Johannesburg or the City of Gold as famously known. From there we will head to Kruger National Park to have a date with the big 5 for 3 Days and get to soak in the wonderful and all famous Kruger National Park home to a variety of animal and birds. I wonderful Tour and Safari awaits on this epic South Africa finest combined Tour.

Soweto is a township of the city of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality in Gauteng,South Africa where you will have experience of our dark history South Africa Apartheid museum is a museum that you will have experience what South Africa pass through 20th century.

Where you will have opportunity to see Nelson Mandela house, Desmond tutu house in Soweto and you will have experience of walking tour in Vilakazi street in Soweto,only one street in the world that you can see the house of two noble price.

Highlights

Combine Johannesburg city tour, Soweto, and Apartheid Museum in one tour

Learn through your guide's commentary

All entrance fees included

Lunch, snacks, bottled water

Round-trip hotel transportation

Get to know the history and landmarks of Johannesburg, also known as the City of Gold, in a full-day tour. Visit Soweto, the hometown of Nelson Mandela, as well as a full city tour and a visit to the Apartheid Museum. All entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and bottled water included. Pickup and drop-off at your Johannesburg hotel.

this tour gives you history of the apartheid era and takes you through some of the places which could no be seen during that period, due to the atrocities committed by the apartheid government, you learn some of the activist against the apartheid.

Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa's Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly Black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in the township.

The tour will give you an in depth look into South African History and How Democracy was finally achieved for all of our people.
Nelson Mandela Foundation. (Week Days Only) Here you get to see the amazing achievements that Nelson Mandela has done for the under privileged and as you stand in his office you can still feel his presence. Drive through down town city to the Apartheid Museum and witnessing the tragic past of the apartheid era. We then drive you past Soccer City where the opening and closing soccer games were held during the 2010 world cup and onto Soweto. Hear you will get the opportunity to be guided on foot through one of the oldest Shanty Town in Soweto called Kliptown to witness just how some people are forced to live and survive. We then stop for lunch and after take a leisurely stroll down Vilakazi Street where Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu lived visiting numerous stalls on the way where you get the chance to buy something typical African to take home.

Join this 9-hour guided tour of Soweto with a small-group of no more than 11 guest. Tour the Apartheid Museum, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, and local shanty towns. Enjoy a delicious traditional buffet lunch along with complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off. Learn from your guide, the historical background and cultural of this great town. Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.

The 8 hours tours of Johannesburg, apartheid museum and Soweto take you back to the apartheid time. The service and the attention given to my clients. Unforgettable memories, the enthusiasm of our guide it from the pick to the drop off time save time, save money, and more experience.your question are welcome and well answered We are good on this.

On this full day tour your guide, who was born and raised in Soweto, will take you past all the hotspots in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and sites in Johannesburg. The tour will take you deep into the township culture, so you can enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively this part of Johannesburg really is! Support the local community. R50 per guest booking will be donated to a Local Care Centre.

Join us for the Johannesburg tour as we explore the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold.
This tour will give you an overall about South Africa’s history as we visit various attractions in both Johannesburg.

Enjoy a full packed day in Johannesburg in this exciting tour day from history to culture and then get a glimpse to the cultural lifestyle of South Africa. The tour is good for those who want to keep their day busy and really grab the best of the city all in a days' work.

We assess each customer's unique needs, preferences, and budget to ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible.

We tell you everything you need to know before you go and give you good advice so that you can have a good time.

We are locals ourselves, wishing to share with all our visitors the beauty of our homeland.

All the members of our team have intimate knowledge of this region and can share their firsthand knowledge and experience with you.

We focus on saving our customers time and effort by taking care of and organizing all the bookings through planning, so you don't have to.

Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best travel experience possible, from before you book tours to after your journey has ended.

This is a private tour designed to make the most of your day and enjoy day without having time pressure from other travelers.

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 by going through the Rich history that Soweto boasts, as we also top it up by having lunch at a local restaurant for a Sowetan lunch.

We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

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Get to understand the influence of the walls inside the highest court in South Africa, The Constitutional court, it is a deeply significant and symbolic site. Learn about the history of the country under the apartheid era at The Apartheid Museum. During this tour you will drive passed the well-known bridge named after the former first black president Nelson Mandela.Indulge in an African Cuisine in Soweto after having walked in the only street that have produced two Novel Price winners.Learn about the shack lifestyle of the poor people,then the 1976 student uprising.

Highlights:
• Begin your African dream with a drive from the legendary streets of Johannesburg with the tall buildings influenced by the British Empire.
• Go to The Constitutional Hill
• Go to Apartheid Museum,then Soweto

Our Johannesburg city tour and Soweto package takes one back to the period whereby South Africa famous shift to the new economical and political era happened in a short pace of time. Multitudes quickly flocked into the city for the slice of cake came from various corners of the world.
The Gold conglomerate that spread from east to west for about 500 km made everyone making their hard way to the city. From that moment South Africa tasted a new season in life and to be never be the same again.
This led to the birth of Soweto in a very humble beginning. Both Soweto and Johannesburg played winning part to the future of our economic and politics employed all the good and the bad tactics.
A destinations not to look down while in Johannesburg.

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

Get to know South Africa's largest city Johannesburg, get to know its history and its importance in the economy of the country.

A day tour of Soweto township offers you the chance to experience the heart and soul of a busy city within a city. Learn the history culture and the vibrant lifestyle of Soweto. Soweto was created in the 1930s, with Orlando the first township established. In the 1950s, more black people were relocated there from black spots in the inner city- black neighbourhoods which the apartheid government had reserved for whites. Soweto's growth was phenomenal - but unplanned.

Travelers will get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, 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. You will get the full pictures of the remarkable fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs Ples, as well as access to the exhibit at Maropeng visitors center.

You also have the chance of wildlife sightseeing in their natural environment. The travelers will travel through the reserve in an open top 4x4 Safari vehicle and see the famous 'Big Five' as well as many other species. See the majesty of South African wildlife with a tour of the Pilanesberg natural reserve from Johannesburg. Come along with your cameras for unforgettable shots.

Starting your Tour with a visit to the World famous Apartheid Museum. The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid: The racially prejudiced system that blighted much of its progress and the triumph of reason which crowned half a century of struggle. The Museum has been assembled and organized by a multi-disciplinary team of curators, film-makers, historians and designers.

In Soweto - South Western Township , you will catch a glimpse of the lives of its estimated 4 millions residents. This popular tour includes a visit to attractions such as : Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, Mandela House Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial Site, Vilakazi Street - One of South Africa's most famous streets.
The tour is concluded with a drive past: Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Taxi Rank.
The Soweto Campus of the University of Johannesburg.
Soccer City , home to the opening and closing functions of the soccer World Cup 2010.

Our 10-day tour is an extraordinary journey that seamlessly connects two of Africa's most iconic game reserves—Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. This unparalleled expedition offers an immersive experience that captures the essence of the wild, beauty of diverse landscapes, and the spirit of volunteering.

We visit the St. Lucia Beach and the Durban Beach, where you relax by the ocean and indulge in the city's culinary delights. We also volunteer at a children's center, creating a perfect balance between wildlife and coastal experiences.

Our meticulously planned itinerary ensures a smooth transition between destinations, comfortable accommodations, and a well-rounded experience that maximizes your time in each park.
It's an exploration that leaves you with memories etched in your heart. Witnessing wildlife in their natural habitats, learning about conservation efforts, and immersing yourself in the culture of South Africa by volunteering at a children's center in Durban

Thist tour is travelled by few. You guide is not only a qualified white water and adventure guide but also has organized many trail runs and tripped most of the rivers in this area. He will fill you in with many stories of wild South Africa and experiences during your five days. This is a private tour max 3 people - I have not included meals other than breakfast to give us opportunities to do local meals when we can. We can also change certain excursions if required. This is your tour and I want to make it fun and interesting.
On an interesting note i will be joining a friend also over 60 years of age to paddle the Tugela River from source to sea in March 2024.

The experience will be a fun and informative one. Your guide has extensive experience in tours, entertainment and loves communication with people. The tour gives you a very good background to South Africa and the Apartheid History. Your guide will tell you personal stories of his experiences in South Africa that will fill in all the blanks that wont be seen at museums. This is an educational tour of a 3rd generation South African. The Apartheid museum is a world class museum. The Constitutional Court is a unique opportunity to visit the highest court in our country. The prison will round off your SA experience

The Zula SoweTour takes you the heartbeat of Soweto and the surrounding Joburg city. You experience the contrasting locations created by the previous order. Interact with locals taste the local flavours and see the colours that make it uniquely Soweto.

Go back in history and relive the stories of triumph and overcoming, gaze into the future that makes this place uniquely South African

South Africa has the two 2 major vibrant cities which is Johannesburg and Cape Town, indulge in this city through Cultural, Historic and Natural in 10 days all arranged for you.

Spend two days exploring the hidden history of Johannesburg with a guide. You'll be able to go in-depth into the city's history and culture by spending an extensive amount of time uncovering the truth of the past. Listen to guided commentary on the Afrikaneers, the discover of gold in the area, and the Apartheid era. Finish up with a visit to the Cradle of Human Kind and the Lesedi Cultural Village.

The private tour takes a maximum of three guests and you visit the 3 main tourist venues in South Africa in one day. "The BIG 3"
Your Guide is a Local and grew up in a mining village . His Father and Grandfather both worked on a Gold Mine. He will also give you a personal chat on the history of South Africa.
A visit to a Gold mine village and to go underground is a unique adventure for our International Tourists .
Apartheid museum gives you a historical tour that will make you think about the atrocities for days afterwards. This is a very professional museum and you are guarantied a exceptional experience.
Soweto is the place to visit to see how the people live, it is also the city of Mr Mandela and we visit his house as well as his friends Desmond Tutu. T
Please note this tour is only available Thursday to Sunday

Did you know Soweto is the largest township in South Africa? Ever wondered
where Nelson Mandela grew up or what Apartheid is or even what makes Soweto Township to be internationally acclaimed? Well, here's tour that will teach & touch you! Your visit  to South Africa will never be complete without a taste of the culturally-rich Soweto Cultural Township. This popular half-day (5hrs) Soweto Tour covers visits to the following heritage sites:
• Apartheid Museum (entry fees excluded)
• Nelson Mandela House on Vilakazi Street 
• Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum
• Orlando Twin Towers and Bungee Jumping (own expense)
• Soweto slums/shacks

Requests to include or exclude certain sites or routes will be accepted within reasonable limits. A private tour guide can be hired for an additional fee. Driver is not a professional tour guide but will share his deep local knowledge and experiences of Soweto with you.

This is a popular tour that has a combination of a short Johannesburg city tour and a Soweto tour. Soweto is a vibrant city with diverse cultures and plenty of entertainment and rich history. You will learn about and see the iconic heritage sites that have significance of their existence today and get to enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants.

This is the ultimate (all in one) tour when visiting Johannesburg or Pretoria. 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, his national duty in the Police force as a detective, and his life as a Sportsman, CEO of national sport body and a businessman.

Though it is rubber stamped to never take place again but we still look back how it is started and the way it came to an end. A very remarkable moment in South Africa history perfectly witnessed on this tour. Never again shall the people of South Africa suffer any form of racial oppression, either direct or indirect.

Apartheid Museum brings more insight about the architectures of the system, anti Apartheid campaigns, the end and the new dawn of a democratic state in the republic. Soweto, in the South West of Johannisburg, became the first place to host gathering in search of an answer for the South Africans against the Apartheid rulings. Traveling Soweto streets you still hear that voice calling for the end of racial injustice. Again the massacre of 16th June 1976 define an uncompromising approach for human justice in all forms. Gain more insight on the tour.

The package tailored to cover the most visited or touristic destinations in Johannesburg. Taking into account valuable of time one's limited time in this economic hub of South Africa we completely devoting this long day to make it more possible to explore Johannesburg downtown, Soweto and Apartheid Museum in a unique exciting and informative method. Again if one is heading for the Airport after we finish we also offer a free drop off.
On this tour we always advise our guests to stick to the briefed time wherever we stop to cover everything put on the itinerary.

From your hotel, your guide will take you on a journey of discovering and understanding the lives and times in the City of gold , Soweto Township pas and present. We shall witness the story of Africa;s largest , most vibrant and mythical township called Soweto. A visit to the Apartheid Museum , where the will illustrate the rise and fall of apartheid, visitors will walk through the 22 individual exhibition areas, which contain film footage, photographs, text panels and artifacts illustrating the events and human stories behind apartheid. This is a 7 to 8 hours Full Day Tour.

The long walk to freedom was a painful journey with great achievement at the end,this tour takes you to the heart of Johannesburg where we guide you through the painful history of south Africa during apartheid.
.Visit to the iconic constitutional hill and constitutional court
.A long walk to freedom
.Apartheid museum experience.
.Johannesburg overview

Our tours are unique and flexible,our guides are qualified and well trained,knowledgeable,fun,welcoming.Our company is reliable and professional.