Half Day Johannesburg and Soweto Guided Tour

Nelson Mandela lived in neighborhood and he is most famous resident of Houghton Estate. A surprise house can be seen, the house of Nelson Mandela where he lived during his presidency and he died in this house on December 2013.

World War, The Munro Drive is overlooking the northern suburbs of Johannesburg with a beautiful scenic view of world's largest man made subtropical forest.

Johannesburg has been the New York of Africa a home to a huge population of immigrants, if not from foreign shores then from elsewhere in the continent or at least elsewhere in South Africa. As you drive through the different neighborhoods, the contrast makes you feel like you are driving from one country to another.

story and a home to the highest court in the land. Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past. Nelson Mandela Mahatma Gandhi, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and other political leaders where once incarcerated in this prison.

Nelson Mandela Bridge is a relatively new addition to the Johannesburg skyline that has already gained an iconic status. We drive on Nelson Mandela Bridge on the way to New Town. Your guide gives you an orientation tour of Johannesburg, pointing out historic sites and heritage buildings. Johannesburg CBD was once the epicenter of the gold rush era in the late 1800s and is rich in history. It lies atop the continental watershed in a highveld grassland environment, a cosmopolitan metropolis and a city of history of exclusion and segragation, a cosmopolitan resistance against apartheid, a centre of creativity and a thirsty city.

Old relics of the gold rush such as mining headgear and stamp mills and carts lining up the way, complemented by information boards detailing mining history.

One of the very first prospecting sites in the city. The long forgotten mine entrance was discovered during the construction of Standard Bank building and it has since been preserved as a small museum.

With a mix of restaurants, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries and retail and studio spaces, the Precinct draws the public to the inner city bringing life back into the city.

The stadium hosted the opening ceremony, other matches and the final of 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Diepkloof Extension is recognized as an upmarket part of Soweto with the most professionals living in the section. It is characterised by formal, owner-built, large Houses, owned by the Black lower and upper middle class. Presently, Diepkloof is characterised by higher than average House Prices as compared to the other Suburbs of Soweto.

hospital in the world, occupying around 173 acres (0.70 km2), with approximately 3200 beds and about 6'760 staff members. See the hospital view as we drive past and learn about interesting stories about the hospital.

Now used as an entertainment center housing a famous Bungee jump and a barbecue restaurant

While Vilakazi Street may be the only street in the world that can claim to have had two Nobel Laureates as residents - the late Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The true electricity of this street comes from those who now call it home, each with their own beautiful stories. Sakhumzi Restaurant is located on Vilakazi Street near the Mandela House Museum. Sakhumzi, which means “building a house”, is popular for its Soweto-style buffet - a variety of proudly South African traditional cuisine such as umngqusho (samp and beans), mogodu (tripe) and dombolo (steamed bread). Travellers can also feast on the range of self-styled signature dishes named after various Soweto locations.

ation's revered former president Nelson Mandela. This house been entrenched as one of South Africa's most significant heritage sites, it tells the tales and stories in sound, film, interpretive panels and guided tours.

named after one of its victims a thirteen year old boy. The museum today is a symbol of resistance against the brutality of the apartheid regime

arting point or your accommodation in Johannesburg