We head to the bustling city of Johannesburg, the hub of South African business.
Entering Jozi affectionately named by the locals, our first stop is the highest building in Africa. The Carlton centre was built in the 1960s and is 50 stories high. From the viewing deck at the top of the building we are able to get our bearings of this vast city.
Our next stop is the Apartheid museum. The one of its kind museum depicts the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa.
We make our way to Soweto in time for lunch and try the local cuisine. After lunch we get together at the starting point of the Soweto bike tour. You will be introduced to Soweto; its history and its people. More than three million people are living here speaking all the of 11 official languages of South Africa, you will be taught some of the most common phrases to be able to greet people as you are cycling along the streets.
Speaking and interacting with the locals at a real level and not from the comfort of a closed vehicle. Learning about the different cultures and history of this famous city. Go to places such as a former migrant workers hostel for men. Here you will be introduced to the culture and life today by our local guide. Continue to Meadowlands, famous for the forced removals from Sophiatown in the 1950's.
Cycle through historical landmarks of the 1976 student uprisings and visit the memorial site of Hector Pieterson. You will also cycle down Vilakazi Street where Nelson Mandela used to live and where Bishop Desmond Tutu has his home.
Finish the tour off at the local shebeen, have a drink, play pool and dance to kwaito music. This tour gives you insight about Soweto's many different faces, the Soweto uprisings and the resistance against Apartheid. You will also see and learn how the communities have changed and developed to what it is today.
Includes:
English speaking guide, Entrance fees and transportation as indicated, Lunch.
Highlights
Carlton Centre, Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Museum, Hector Pietersen Memorial, visit to a local shebeen and eating house.
Visit the bustling city of Johannesburg, view the Apartheid Museum, taste a traditional Soweto meal, meet the locals and experience buzzing Soweto on a bicycle and jive to Kwaito (music) in a local shebeen (local bar).
Tour Info
Times: Tuesday - Sunday
Pick-up Time: 9.00am
Drop up Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Running Time: 7 - 8 hours
Please contact the local supplier to confirm your trip & pickup 24 hours prior to departure. Call +011 471 7400, 8am-5pm daily.
Pickup from Amadwala Lodge.
Present the voucher to the local guide at the beggining of the tour.
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusive.
Dress standards are conservative throughout Africa. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing.
This means covering shoulders and no short shorts. We recommend a mixture of loose, lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings. Shorts should be knee-length. Singlets and tank tops are not suitable.
We head to the bustling city of Johannesburg, the hub of South African business.
Entering Jozi affectionately named by the locals, our first stop is the highest building in Africa. The Carlton centre was built in the 1960s and is 50 stories high. From the viewing deck at the top of the building we are able to get our bearings of this vast city.
Our next stop is the Apartheid museum. The one of its kind museum depicts the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa.
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