Pick up from your hotel confirmed 24hours before starting time. Therefore we will start our journey by leaving the green leafy suburb, we proceed passing Johannesburg CBD. We will drive past the industrial side of Booysens, Booysens is located southwest of Johannesburg.

On arrival at the Apartheid Museum, guests will be approached by the seven fundamental (democracy, equality, reconciliation, diversity, responsibility, respect, and freedom) which are reprinted by the pillars in the first courtyard. The museum elaborates on the struggles that South Africa faces during the apartheid and the victory that fall in place in 1994. The museum houses exhibition of the struggle, journey, and Nelson Mandela exhibition. 

We proceed with the tour to Gold Reef City, where you will an option of a Goldrush tour on the surface or underground - no children under the age of 6. We will learn about the struggles and challenges that the mineworkers went through during the old days. During the underground tour, one will be provided with a hard hat and torch going down on an ancient  Mining shaft 14. We proceed to level 5, 226 meters below the surface and we get to visit the mining manager's office. This tour is not ideal for the claustrophobic.

After your historic and thrill experience, you will be dropped off at the same hotel.  

<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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<h1><b>Welcome to Pretoria (Tshwane), South Africa:</b></h1><div style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">The city of Pretoria is located north of Johannesburg & Pretoria is also known for representing the countries stability, it is rich with Jacaranda trees along streets, gardens & parks. Pretoria has a large white ethnic group known as the Afrikaners & apartheid days, however, at present, there are different races & communities. The Union Building which was built during the period of 1910 to 1913 & designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The building's main purpose is to house the president of South Africa & the official South African government, the building has a wing representing English & Afrikannes languages & the unity cultures. The Pretoria National Botanical Garden is the most famous National Botanical Garden in SA, it also has large green suburbs &lush surroundings & home to Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary as well as the National Zoological Gardens. In addition, the city is also surrounded by the hills of the Magaliesberg range along with warm, protected & fertile valley.</div>

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Pretoria, South Africa

Explore Constitutional Hill during our 1-hour tour and highlight tour with a professional sharing the history behind the former prison complex that housed South Africa's Soweto Uprising students 

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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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The Gold Reef City Theme Park is located in Johannesburg one of the largest Theme parks in Africa an authentic picture of a turn-of-the-century mining town 

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Gold Reef City Theme Park, Ormonde 99-Ir, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Carlton Centre is a shopping Centre, business offices, and 50 story skyscraper in downtown Johannesburg at 223 meters. The building offers the best views of Johannesburg surroundings from the top of Africa’s tallest building 

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Carlton Centre, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, South Africa

<p>Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg:</p><p><br></p>

Mabneng Precinct offers the culture, art, and diversity of Johannesburg City. The area has a large number of youth people influence creating skills and business opportunities from art galleries, restaurants, open markets, and culinary school.

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Maboneng Precinct, Kruger Street, City and Suburban, Johannesburg, South Africa

<h1><b>Newtown, Johannesburg:</b></h1><p><br></p>

Newtown situated in the heart of Johannesburg CBD offering MuseuMAfricA, M Fitzgerald Square, graffiti art, a shopping center known as Newtown Junction, and Market Theatre

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Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

Mandela Bridge is located at the heart of Johannesburg linking up with two business areas - Braamfontein and Newtown. The bridge also stands as the fourth of five bridges crossing the railway line. 

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Nelson Mandela Bridge, Johannesburg, South Africa

Explore the history & heritage of Johannesburg, guests will visit Gold Reef City and the apartheid Museum discovering the history of South Africa during the old years

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<h1><span style="color:#008489"><b>Quick Info:</b></span></h1><h2><b></b></h2><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-size-adjust: auto;">Intrigued by South African history? Be sure to embark on a journey to explore the  Apartheid Museum and Gold Reef City tour </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">combination</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. The Apartheid Museum aims to create a clear and conscious understanding of how the apartheid policy was adopted back in the 1940s until the time it came to an end in 1994; which led South Africa to become a Democratic country. In the years 1994 and 1996, the South African new government drew up a Constitution that entailed equality amongst all, Human Rights, and Freedom of Expression to name a few; this led South Africa to be labeled as one of the progressive countries in the world. Gold Reef City has since been themed “gold rush” because of the discovery of gold in 1886, this gold was discovered in the 1800s in Johannesburg. The buildings and style try to portray those moments where people around South Africa and the world at large rushed into Johannesburg. Gold Reef City is a world-class theme park and casino boasting various activities that cater to adults and children. You will go on a guided underground tour of the mine and then be introduced to the exciting side of this tour.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#008489"><b><i>N.B. Gold Reef City is opened
Saturday and Sunday. Apartheid Museum is closed due to COVID-19</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style="color:#008489"><b>Do This Because:</b></span></h2><p>We get to explore the Apartheid Museum sharing more about the apartheid era on this fun-filled and historical tour. Upon entrance, you will encounter seven fundamentals which are represented by pillars (democracy, equality, reconciliation, diversity, responsibility, respect, and freedom). We proceed to Gold Reef City for a Gold Rush tour. Here we will take an ancient down to Mining Shaft 14 with safety hard hats and torches. We will learn about the conditions miners went through during the olden days. The tour will take 2 hours, no child under the age of 6 is permitted to join the underground and the claustrophobic. </p>

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