- Apartheid Museum - A detailed 2hr self-reading experience through the well-curated Apartheid Museum for the 1st part of the morning from 9 am.
A true sense of what life was like during the racial segregation era was skillfully put together by Historians, Journalists, Filmmakers & various other organisations who had access to the relevant materials & real artefacts.
NB: Please be advised that the tour operator (Explore Joburg) is NOT liable for any operational closures of the Apartheid Museum should the museum be closed without notice.
An alternative 2hr Museum experience is “The Constitution Hill”, home of the Constitution Court of South Africa, Men’s Prison #4, and Women’s Jail which detained political & activists like Winnie & Nelson Mandela, Robert Sobukwe & Gandhi. It is also home to the Old Fort built by the Boer President Paul Kruger in the late 1800s to fend off the British Soldiers.
- FNB Stadium - An outside photo opportunity at this massive historical stadium that boasts a 95 000 seated fan capacity was home to the World Cup 2010 Soccer tournament.
- Baragwanath Medical Centre - A look at the 3rd largest hospital in the world and brief narration on the role it plays for the Soweto residents & international medical research academics.
- Orlando Towers - The old electricity power station was converted into a bungee jumping, entertainment facility & restaurant.
- Hector Pieterson Memorial - An overview summary briefing of the historical site from a local Sowetan site guide. A breakdown of the symbolic structures & what they represent & what life is like today for the average Sowetan.
- Mandela House - The Soweto Mandela House bears a lot of the struggle era stories that shed light on his life with his first wife Evelyne & then Winnie. Detailed information is shared by the enthusiastic site guides who will walk you through the different parts of the house.
- Soweto - Nomzamo Shanty Town Informal Settlement with the guidance of the local residents who curate a 10min walking presentation with an opportunity for questions and answers.
See how the challenging unemployment situation is affecting real people on the ground. Learn how they survive and make ends meet on a daily basis & feel free to bring any form of gift to assist them directly.
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Peruse articles, view video segments, examine artifacts & hear sound clips of comprehensive summary illustrating the timeline of the Apartheid Era in the thoroughly chronicled Apartheid Museum.
Tour & pause at renowned landmarks in Soweto traversing the township residences such as the Orlando Towers, Klip Town Square Freedom Charter, Nelson Mandela House Museum, Desmond Tutu House & the Hector Pieterson Memorial.
The Vilakazi street craft market presents a plethora of vendors showcasing a diverse array of gifts for selection.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.