FULL DAY – SOWETO & APARTHEID MUSEUM
Cost
Price: R1 555.00 (per person sharing with others)
Price: R1 950.00 (per single supplement)
Price: R900.00 (per child under 12 years of age)
Overview:
Come and explore the “city within a city” with us and get your boots dirty as we take a walk through the dusty streets of the Motsoaledi informal settlement and experience the buzz of the cultural hub of Vilakazi street and take a trip back in time as we walk the sombre halls of the Apartheid museum. This tour aims to give you a true taste of the atmosphere and soul of Soweto and the historical events that shook and shaped South Africa’s fight for Freedom and Equality. Soweto homes approximately 2 million people. It was the forefront of the struggle for freedom & equality during some of South Africa’s most thundery years. But today, it is the heartbeat and funk of Johannesburg. The unique one-of-a-kind Apartheid museum takes you back through history step-by-step showcasing the struggles of the apartheid era.
TOUR ITINERARY
Highlights:
- FNB Soccer Stadium
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and taxi rank
- Diepkloof
- Orlando West
- Motsoaledi informal settlement
- Freedom Square
- Regina Mundi Church
- Hector Pieterson Museum
- Mandela House Museum
- Vilakazi Street
- Orlando Towers
- Apartheid Museum
After pick-ups, we make our way towards the famous FNB Soccer stadium, Africa’s largest soccer stadium. Situated on the outskirts of Soweto. Where we will meet our local tour guide and have an opportunity to learn about the history of one of Africa’s most iconic soccer stadiums and the role this stadium played in shaping Soweto’s history.
From the stadium, we will make our way towards the beating heart of Soweto, passing by the Baragwaneth hospital, a massive local taxi rank and the significant suburb of Diepkloof. From here, we will make our way to Motsoaledi informal settlement. We will take a leisurely stroll through the dusty streets passing street vendors, cafes and craft markets, catching a glimpse into the everyday life of the people in Motsoaledi. Our journey then takes us through Orlando West, to the hub of Soweto where one can feel the electric buzz of this little city.
Our first stop here, will be outside the Regina Mundi Church and freedom square for a quick chat and a chance for photos (optional to go inside at own expense) from here we make our way to the historic Hector Pieterson Museum for an educational formal tour. Then it’s time to soak up the vibrancy of Vilkazai Street. We pass iconic monuments and the homes of the late Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Winnie Mandela.
If time permits, you will have the extra option of entering the Nelson Mandela museum (own expense). Our morning comes to end at a local restaurant beneath the brightly painted Soweto towers. Tantalise your taste buds and delve into the local cuisine and have a “Shisa nyama” (local Sowetan dish) and take a walk through the craft markets for some souvenir shopping. For the adrenaline junkies, there is the option of doing the bungee jump from the Soweto towers (own expense and if time permits).
After lunch, we make our way back to Johannesburg city centre or as the locals call it the “CBD”, for a visit to the apartheid museum. Listen to a short explanation of the museum exhibits, you will have a chance to explore the museum at your leisure until it is time to depart.
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Why choose Rush Adventures
Collection & Drop off
Any accommodation address in Johannesburg
Collect: Between 08h00 – 09h30
Drop-off: Between 16:00 – 17:00
Duration: Full Day 7.5 to 8 hours
Included:
- Collection and drop off from any address in Johannesburg
- Transfer in an air-conditioned tour vehicle
- Hector Pieterson Museum entrance fee
- Apartheid Museum entrance fee
- Lunch at a Soweto restaurant (excludes beverages)
- Free on-board Wi-Fi for transfers
Excluded:
- Lunch and beverages
- Purchases of a personal nature
Tour Price:
FULL DAY – SOWETO & APARTHEID MUSEUM
Cost
Price: R1 555.00 (per person sharing with others)
Price: R1 950.00 (per single supplement)
Price: R900.00 (per child under 12 years of age)
Collection & Drop off
Any accommodation address in Johannesburg
Collect: Between 08h00 – 09h30
Drop-off: Between 16h00 – 17h00
Duration: Full Day 7.5 to 8 hours
How to Book:
Four easy ways to reserve your safari:
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