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South Africa - Johannesburg Day Tours
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It is not an exaggeration to say that Johannesburg and its surrounding suburbs are the economic engine that drives much of the industry in Southern Africa, as well as being the major hub for travel into Southern Africa. However, the city offers far more... a cosmopolitan city for cuisine, culture and sport. Hop onboard one of our day tours and find out more of what Jo'burg, or Jozi as it is more affectionately known has to offer. For a historical perspective on South Africa, visit Pretoria, the legislative capital of the country, visit the Apartheid Museum for an evocative glimpse into the apartheid era, or travel to the glittering 'fantasy land' of Sun City.

WE SHOWCASE THE BEST OF AFRICA - MEMORIES TO TREASURE!


 
Johannesburg City Tour Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary
  • Visit Constitution Hill - home of South Africa's Constitutional Court and site of the Johannesburg Old Fort Prison (closed Sat & Sun).
  • Scenic drive through the newly renovated quaint suburb of Melville.
  • Stop at Newtown Market where a unique variety of African arts and craft are for sale.
  • Visit MuseuMAfrica: the innercity's soul reminiscent of a 1950's shebeen - Johannesburg's premier cultural history museum.
  • Return to your hotel via the leafy and upmarket suburb of lower Houghton.
South Africa's largest city remains it's financial and commercial heart. It's in this fast paced city that the country's radical political and social - formation is most evident - this is the 'Rainbow Nation' at work.
Duration Half-Day
Departs Daily at 13h00
Prices ZAR 345 -00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09)
Soweto Tour Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary
  • Visit the Hector Peterson Museum - discovering the cause of the riots.
  • Pass the Mandela House, with the option to visit this small museum (own account).
  • Visit Regina Mondi Church, site of many underground meetings for the then banned political parties.
Soweto - acronym for South Western Township, is home to over 2 million people who, despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, have a tangible sense of community, which the ordered walled northern suburbs lack.
Duration Half-Day
Departs Daily at 08h30
Prices ZAR 420-00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09)
Gold Reef City Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary

A reconstruction of Johannesburg during the Gold Rush era, Gold Reef City is designed to replicate an era of the Gold Rush experience and is also home to a Victorian fun fare.

  • An organised tour 'Jozi's Story of Gold', takes you through the many attractions on offer.
  • Enjoy a performance of gumboot dancing routines, devised decades ago by mine workers.
  • Take a trip down an old mine shaft and get a sense of the tough working conditions miners had to endure.
  • Watch molten gold being poured - all that earth moved for such little return!
Duration Half-Day
Departs Tuesdays to Sundays at 08h15
Prices ZAR 560 -00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09)
City Ranger Tour Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary

Our fully-guided luxury excursions are designed to provide an off-the-beaten-track tour beyond the city, thus the itinerary is totally flexible. 

  • Choose to explore the natural area of the Magaliesberg Nature Area, or the 'Cradle of Mankind'.
  • Or possibly the Hartebeespoort Dam and it's various restaurants and flea market.
  • You'll have the use of our luxury vehicle and the services of a highly competent guide at your disposal.
  • Mercedes-Benz or similar.  
Duration Full-Day
Departs Daily on request at 08h30 (max 3 adults)
Prices ZAR 3 260-00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09) - Per vehicle & excludes entrance fees
The Apartheid Museum Tour Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary

Apartheid was dismantled a decade ago, but its horror lives on, in a stark white building in Johannes-burg. It is the Apartheid Museum, and it takes visitors on a journey you're unlikely to forget in a hurry.

  • Inspiring journey from the dark days of 'whites only' privilege, through to Nelson Mandela's historic release.
  • Documentary film snippets, texts, sound clips and live accounts recapture life in the old South Africa.  
Duration Half-Day
Departs Tuesdays - Fridays at 13h00
Prices ZAR 420 -00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09)
Pretoria City Tour Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary

An exploration of imposing museums and monuments, dedicated to tracing South Africa's extraordinary history. Pretoria is also known as the 'Jacaranda City', for it's beautiful purple lined streets when the jacaranda trees are in full bloom.

  • A visit to the Voortrekker Monument, a memorial to the early settlers.
  • Kruger Museum - private residence of president Paul Kruger of the old Transvaal Republic.
  • Visit Church Square, surrounded by buildings dating back to the turn-of-the-century.
  • The Union Buildings - an architectural masterpiece and scene of Nelson Mandela's emotional inauguration as president in 1994.
Duration Half-Day
Departs Daily at 13h00
Prices ZAR 595 -00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09)
Lesedi Cultural Village Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary

An afternoon / evening tour of discovery at the Lesedi Cultural Village, home to families of various African tribes, living in traditional homesteads. 

  • Discover the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Pedi cultures.
  • Multilingual, multi visual orientation depicting the history of South Africa.
  • Enjoy a traditional African meal.
Duration Half-Day
Departs Daily at 15h30
Prices ZAR 1 260 -00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09)
Sun City & the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Make an Inquiry / Add to My Itinerary

A visit to the Pilansberg National Park in search of the 'Big Five' and other animals, before continuing to one of South Africa's most popular theme resorts - Sun City.

  • Guided closed vehicle game drive within the Pilanesberg National Park, in search of the 'Big Five' and other animal species.
  • Visit Sun City Resort, with access to the casino. 
  • Access to the wave and swimming pools and a guided tour of 'The Lost City' is available but for your own account.
Duration Full-Day
Departs Daily at 07h00 (time to be confirmed)
Prices ZAR 1 335 -00 (01 Nov 08 - 31 Oct 09)
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