The guests will be collected by our guide by the hotel communal area at 09:00 am, embark on this amazing tour filled with fun historical culture & safari in one basket.

Our first stop will be at FNB Soccer Stadium referred as the “Calabash or African Pot” located in Nasrec out of Soweto, the iconic stadium is the largest venue in South Africa & hosted the biggest sports & music events, as well as the opening & closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 

We will proceed to the heart of Soweto, driving pass Baragwanath Hospital the largest hospital located in Diepkloof & was built in 1942 for convalescing British & Commonwealth soldiers. Our first stop in Soweto is at Motsoaledi informal settlement formally known as Mandela Village, we will take a walk with our representative for a tour around the area & meet the locals.

We then continue through Orland West passing through the Freedom Square to Regina Mundi Church, the church played 2 important roles including the meetings of the Soweto Uprising & Archbishop Desmond Tutu took over the Truth & Reconciliation Commission hearing from 1995 to 1998 where held at the church.

Thereafter we visit Hector Pieterson Museum located on Khumalo Street in Orlando West, guests will look at the important scenes & watch footage of the uprising struggle that took place on 16 June 1976.

Proceed down to Vilakazi Street home to two iconic Nobel-Prize winners Nelson Mandela & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, visit the Nelson Mandela House where he spent his first nights upon his release after 27 years imprisonment & enjoy leisure time shopping, & the entertainment from the locals. Thereafter enjoy lunch at the local restaurant best recommended by your guide.

After this fun-filled experience of Soweto, we will make way to Lion & Safari Park located within the historic Cradle of Humankind north of Johannesburg. The park is home to wildlife & bird species, upon arrival guests will embark on a shared 1-hour safari game experience in an open 4x4 vehicle. After the game drive, return to the Cub World & spend time with the young cubs as well as other animals at the center.

After this full-day cultural history & safari experience, your guide will drop you off at your hotel in Johannesburg.

<h1><b>Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa:</b></h1><div style="text-size-adjust: auto;"><p style="text-size-adjust: auto;">Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. It is popularly known as Jozi, Joburg, or City of Gold by locals. Within this city, the Constitutional Court is based; and is the highest egalitarianism Institute inland. There is a rich wild range of economic centers of gold and diamond trade, which were established in the 1800s. The City of Johannesburg had the opportunity of hosting the first kick-off of the world tournament known as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. In Joburg, the most spoken languages are Zulu and English<br></p></div>

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<h1><b>Welcome to Soweto, South Africa:</b></h1><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Soweto is a township in Johannesburg and Soweto was created in 1930, when the White government started to separate the Blacks from Whites. Soweto then came to the largest Black cities in South Africa, it also had an experience of the struggle against the apartheid regime being in the 1976 Soweto Uprising. The first residence of Soweto was located in the area called Kliptown in 1905. Kliptown is known as the Congress of the People, where 3000 people gathered in 1995 to write The Freedom Charter, a statement of Core Values which were used as a foundation of the current South Africa Constitution regarded by many as the most progressive in the world. </span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The culture of Hip Hop, Kwaito, and Kasi Rap originated&nbsp;</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">in Soweto</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, however, Soweto has their own television channel Soweto Tv and a media platform Jozi Fm. To this day Soweto has been a developed township that opened Soweto Theatre in Jabulani showcasing new artistic talent, hosting Soweto Wine Festival, and social events such as Seven Colour Sunday putting together the craft and art. This beautiful township is home to Kaizer Cheifs and the host of the Soweto Derby football match. Discover Soweto filled with welcoming and friendly people.&nbsp;</span></p><h2><b>Why go to Soweto:</b></h2><ul><li>Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum established in honor of the students who were shot by police during the Soweto Uprising on 16 June 1976</li><li>June 16 Memorial Acre honor the lives lost while protesting during 16 June 1976 and was officially opened on the 38th anniversary located in Soweto</li><li>Mandela House Museum learn about Nelson Mandela's history before and after prison</li><li>Kliptown and Walter Sisulu Square is known as Congress of the People, where 3000 people gathered in 1955 to write The Freedom Charter</li><li>Regina Mundi Church the largest Roman Catholic Church in South Africa and opened doors to protesting students during 1976</li><li>Visit Motsoaledi Soweto informal settlement known as Mandela Village, take a walk with our representative to visit one of the community households</li><li>Chis Hani Baragwanath hospital the third largest hospital in the world</li><li>Vilakazi Street home to the Mandela House and Archbishop Desmond Tutu House, with restaurants along the street and artwork. Vilakazi Street is also home to the best affordable bed and breakfast accommodation</li><li>Adventure at Soweto Towers the worlds first bungee jump between the two cooling towers&nbsp;</li><li>Soweto Shebeen Tour informal meeting place where the people of Soweto meet to discuss politics and listen to Jazz music drinking the African traditional beer</li><li>Credo Mutwa Cultural Village an outdoor exhibition of a traditional healer who predicted the future with the sculptures created </li><li>Oppenheimer Tower built using bricks from demolished houses, the tower offers panoramic views of the township</li><li>Explore Soweto on a bicycle or a tuk-tuk tour&nbsp;</li><li>Visit Lebo's Backpackers for Storytelling taking place every last Thursday evening of the month sharing stories of Soweto</li><li>Johannesburg Gold Rush mine and Soweto tour&nbsp;</li><li>A combination of Soweto and Lion Park tour&nbsp;</li></ul><h2><b>Best of Soweto:</b></h2><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discover Soweto and visit the world's famous Vilakazi street, it is home to 2 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Nelson Mandela House, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The Mandela House welcomes visitors from all over the world while Desmond Tutu still has a home in Vilakazi Street. The street holds the memory of Hector Peterson who was shot by the police during the Student Uprising in 1976. The image of Hector Pieterson was taken by Sam Nzima which led to 12-year-old Hector an icon in the struggling fight again the apartheid government. However, today the street is an iconic landmark for tourists all over the world with authentic restaurants, backpacker hostels.</span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Credo Mutwa Cultura Village is a unique representation of African mythology, built in the 1970s by a traditional healer and sculptor Credo Mutwa. View the entire incredible township by climbing the nearby Oppenheimer Tower built by Ernest Oppenheimer, it is 49 steps made by bricks using ashes. The Soweto Towers used to be Orlando power station dated back to the 1930s, you can now bungee-jump from the bridge that has been installed between the 2 cooling towers. Explore Soweto with a bicycle ride or tuk-tuk experience at Lebo's Backpackers, or be part of the Outdoor Kitchen experience where you are being thought how to cook the traditional way in potijes - cast iron pots. However, you can join the last Thursday evening experience of the month listening to amazing stories around the fire.</span></p><h2><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Highlights:</b></span></h2><ul><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discover the history of Soweto during the apartheid&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Vilakzi Street tour home to the world's 2 noble peace prize</span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Guided tour to&nbsp;</span>Motsoaledi Soweto informal settlement</li><li>Regina Mundi Church played 2 important roles including opening doors to Soweto Uprising and Archbishop Desmond Tutu took over the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing</li><li>Explore Soweto on a bicycle or a tuk-tuk tour&nbsp;</li><li>Safari combination to Lion Park</li><li>Johannesburg and Soweto Tour&nbsp;</li><li>Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour</li><li>Local Shebeen experience&nbsp;</li><li>Panoramic view of the township at Oppenheimer Tower</li><li>Adventure lovers at Soweto Towers&nbsp;</li><li>Gold Rush mine to Hector Pieterson Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Local restaurant lunch at Vilakzi Street&nbsp;</li></ul>

Welcome to Soweto within the heart of Johannesburg, the world-famous township home to the 2 noble peace prize Nelson Mandela & Desmond Tutu in Vilakazi Street. Visit the memorial of Hector Pieterson who was shot by the police from 16 June 1976 Soweto Upri

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Visit Apartheid Museum acknowledged as a pre-eminent museum illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. Enjoy a self-guided tour in the museum with a guide 

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Within the heart of Vilkazai Street Orland West where the Mandela House Museum is located the house shares research of the heritage and Mandela family legacy 

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Mandela House, Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa

Cradle of Humankind is one of the 8th World Heritage Site in South Africa and located northwest of Johannesburg, experienced a guided tour of Sterkfontein Caves and self-guided Maropeng Centre 

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Cradle of Humankind, South Africa

Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial situated in Soweto Orland West, the memorial commemorates the role of the countries students during the Soweto Uprising struggle

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Hector Pieterson Memorial, Khumalo Rd, Orlando West, Johannesburg, South Africa

Experience safari game just an hour away from Johannesburg at Lion and Safari Park offering Wetlands Restaurant and Bar as well as game drives and giraffe feeding

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Vilakazi Street is located right within the heart of  Johannesburg largest and world-famous township, Vilakazi is home to the two Nobel prize winners Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu

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Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa

<h1><b>Lesedi Cultural Village, Cradle of Humankind </b></h1><p><br></p>

Lesedi Cultural Village upholds five South African cultures and heritage, located in the heart of Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site in the African bushveld rocky hills 

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aha Lesedi Cultural Village, R512, Lanseria, South Africa

Experience day trip to Hartbeespoort Dam stretching 1620 hectares offering the best boat cruise, drive through the day with a combination of safari at Lion & Safari Park and Elephant Sanctuary

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Hartbeespoort, South Africa

Discover the culture & wildlife experience offered in South Africa on our Soweto & Lion Park tour, tailor-made for couples traveling with families 

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<h2><b>Quick Info:</b></h2><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><p style=""><span style="text-align: justify;">A Township situated in the Gauteng province, holding great history and popularly known to be a home for many iconic South Africans. Soweto is abbreviated for South Western Townships, it is formerly a separate municipality; which now is incorporated in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. </span>Experience the combination of historical culture & safari with our full-day guided Soweto & Lion Park tour. Discover the history & culture of Soweto township the heart & soul of Johannesburg. However, Soweto is home to former President Nelson Mandela, the Hector Peterson Memorial & restaurants. Visit Vilkazi Street well-known for the two Nobel-Prize winners, the late Nelson Mandela & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, visit the Nelson Mandela House where he spent a couple of nights upon his release after 27 years of imprisonment with his late former wife Winnie Mandela. Thereafter proceed to family-friendly wildlife conservation The Lion & Safari Park, was formerly a wildlife conservation enclosure for lions now located in the Cradle of Humankind in North West. The park offers safari game drives, bush walks & feeding tours of the lion & giraffe. Lion & safari park is home to the best cuisine at Bull & Buck Grill, explore the amazing curio shop at the Dome offering the local African arts & crafts, jewelry, clothing & home-ware.</p><div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue; font-size: 12px;"><br></div></div><h2><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Do This Because:</b></span></h2><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">Discover the history behind the struggles & how people today live, visit the iconic attractions that have a great impact on the apartheid era. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum & view the struggles that took place during 16 June 1967. Escape to Lion & Safari Park for a safari game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle & spend time with the young cubs as well as other wild animals close up. </span></p>

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