Full-Day Soweto Apartheid Museum & Johannesburg Tour
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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.
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FOUNDATION ONLY OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY Visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation where after his Presidency he continued to serve the people in need. Here we show you a short film of his life and you will get the opportunity to enter his office which has been left just as it was and see numerous hand written documents that he wrote from prison and many other artefacts.
You will be driven to Down Town Johannesburg that was once the Business Hub of Africa passing by Newtown and onto the City Centre.
The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. The exhibits have been assembled and organised by a multi-disciplinary team of curators, film-makers, historians and designers. They include provocative film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustrating the events and human stories that are part of the epic saga, known as apartheid. A series of 22 individual exhibition areas takes the visitor through a dramatic emotional journey that tells a story of a state-sanctioned system based on racial discrimination and the struggle of the majority to overthrow this tyranny. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past and working towards a future that all South Africans can call their own.
Visit a shanty town and get to meet and see just how humble the people are despite their living conditions.
After lunch at one of the local restaurants we get to walk down Vilakazi Street where you get numerous vendors sell their ware making it a shopping haven. You also get to see Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu residence. Clients may enter Nelson Mandela's house however this will be for your own account.
Also known as Freedom Square, this is the site of the 1955 gathering in Kliptown when thousands of people came together and hand in their ideas for a better South Africa. This was the beginning of our freedom Charter.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
We had a fantastic day. The tour gave us a great overview of Johannesburg and Soweto, we had a break for a very nice lunch at Sakhumzi (enough vegetarian options in the buffet to keep me happy) and then a visit to the Apartheid Museum. Mike is the perfect tour guide, highly recommended.
We loved the Soweto Tour with Tim. It was informative and impressing. He showed us the authentic heart of this place. Thank you.
hank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re so pleased to hear that you loved your Soweto tour with Tim. Soweto is such a special place, full of history and heart, and it’s always our goal to share an authentic experience with our guests. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful you chose us to be part of your journey. Warm regards, The Wildside Tours & Safaris Team 🐾🌍
Tim was an excellent guide! We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Time went out of his way to give us a feel of what it is like to live in Johannesburg and Soweto. ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great start to your African safari. Tim truly enjoys sharing not just the wildlife, but also the heart and culture of Johannesburg and Soweto. ❤️ It’s always our goal to create experiences that go beyond just sightseeing, and we’re so happy to know it made your day special. We hope the rest of your safari was just as unforgettable, and we’d be honored to host you again on your next visit! 🐾 Warm regards, The Wildside Tours & Safaris Team 🦁🌍
Tim picked me up from the airport, I had a full day of learning about South Africa, the history, culture, and wildlife. He is full of information and answered all my questions, and there were many. Highly recommend, I will be a repeat customer.
Thank you for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the beauty, history, and culture of South Africa. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience and asked such great questions — it made the day even more engaging! Looking forward to welcoming you back for your next adventure. Warmest regards, Tim Smith Wildside Tours & Safaris
Mike led this tour and was a great host. He had deep knowledge of Johannesburg and the history of South Africa, which he willingly shared. He was also very aware of my energy levels as I had just arrived in the prior day. Unfortunately the Apartheid Museum was unexpectedly closed, but Mike and Tim quickly pivoted to ensure I had a good historical perspective. Overall it was a great trip and a perfect introduction to South Africa!
Thank you for taking the time to do the review and the pleasure of taking you on the tour. We are very proud of our son Mike and he is a great assit to the family buisness. Thanks again and hope to see you soon. Cheers Wildside Tours Family
such a pleasure to work with Tim and Mike! They are consummate professionals and designed the perfect itinerary!! They constantly communicated with us, especially as there was a revision on the itinerary due to weather, and provided an exceptional first class experience throughout the 2 days we spent with them! Mike is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about South Africa and his job, and very kind and friendly. This was our second time using this company, and we look forward to many tours in the future with them!!!
Hi Mark, Thank you for the review and appreciate the great comments. We are very passionate about our family business and it does show in the passion Mike has for South Africa and our wildlife. It would be our pleasurer to take you on your next tour and as we always say "Once Africa is in your blood you will always Return". Look forward to the next trip and have a blessed day. Cheers Wildside Family.
We had an unforgettable experience with Tim as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. We had a great Safari tour and also experience the local neighborhood / Townships and the Apartheid museum. You can talk openly about everything. Highly recommended!!
Hi Mark, Thank you for taking the time to do the review and appreciate the kind words. It is always special to share what South Africa has to share. Look forward to seeing you again and have a magic rest of your break.
It was a great tour with Tim and he has a lot of humor. His knowledge of the Zulu language is helpful as he is in good contact with all the people we met! He knows Johannesburg and Soweto extremely well And we always felt very safe with him.
Hi Carsten, Thank you for taking the time to do the review. It was and Soweto with our South African Cultures is always amazing tour and its my pleasure that you allowed me to take you on the tour. Wish you all the best and hope to see you back in South Africa again soon.
