What to do and see in South Africa, South Africa: The Best Cultural Tours

We are descendants from the slaves brought to the Cape by the early Dutch settlers to Bo-Kaap, & feel connected to the rich history of the area. It's this deep love that fuels our desire to share with you this beautiful and intricately woven culture that is unmatched anywhere in the world. As residents and qualified tour guides with many years' experience, we will show you Bo-Kaap beyond the postcard pictures.

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Explore South Africa's most famous township with this half-day tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable local guide, born and raised in Soweto, for this unforgettable experience. Get personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality. Highlights 5-hour tour of Soweto from Johannesburg Visit this famous township with a guide who was born and raised there See the former homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu Learn about the 1976 Soweto Uprising Meet some of the residents of a Soweto shanty town

Inclusions: Driver/guide Local guide Hotel drop-off Hotel pickup, water , snacks , entrance fee to Museums, professional guide , round up transportation

Exclusions: Gratitudes, Soviniar (available for purchase)

Spend a day exploring the iconic Table Mountain and the famous Robben Island prison famed for hosting Nelson Mandela. African Xplora understands that the outbreak of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) raises many questions regarding travelling as well as planning travel in the near future and we recognise the uncertainty this may cause. Many countries have issued preventative responses to the Corona Virus, but that doesn’t mean you have to cut your trip short or cancel it altogether. Rest assured, we are monitoring the situation closely as it evolves and we are following Government travel advice. We will be providing as much assistance as possible. Your safety is our biggest concern.

Inclusions: Return Ferry Ride to Robben Island, Return Table Mountain Cableway Ride, Private Transportation to visits, Registered & Qualified Tourist Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Fees to optional visits

Johnny is a true Durbanite and knows the city and it's people like no other. Therefore, a city tour with Johnny shows the unique sides of Durban that you will never forget. The tour will take you through town to the markets and the beach by using the famous combi's to get from one place to another. Fun and adventure guaranteed!

Inclusions: Lunch, Local minibus combi from starting point and back to where the tour ends, Personal guide

Exclusions: No drinks included, Personal expenses, Pick-up from hotel

For those that are not so much into wine, or perhaps want to experience something a little different from just doing a wine tour! 3 Microbreweries and one distillery in and around Stellenbosch/Franschhoek/Paarl. Lunch is possible at a few venues (for own account), and usually includes casual light fare such as pizzas, burgers, nachos etc. Distilleries are not just restricted to brandy, as there are a few gin and grappa distilleries around as well!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 craft beer tastings and 1 spirit tasting (brandy, gin or grappa) included as part of the tour, Bottled water, Light lunch (e.g. burgers, pizzas, nachos, boerewors rolls or a braai) for own account

Exclusions: Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Soda/Pop

The tour will take you to the oldest and the biggest township in South Africa. Soweto was a dumping place where the apartheid government of South African allocated the area for Africans who used to work in the mines without their knowledge. it is home to Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Miriam Makeba and many more. your guide will take you to the old hostels which were build by the apartheid government for African miners and this hostels were same gender hostels, out of 10 hostels only one was women hostel. we are now on democracy and apartheid is dead, but some part of Soweto they still experience extreme poverty

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Robben island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Visitors can take advantage of return ferry boat trips to and from the V&A Waterfront; Experience a guided tour of Robben Island Maximum Security Prison with an ex-political prisoner and take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former president Nelson Mandela;

Inclusions: Shared Tour Guide/driver, vehicle and fuel, Robben island boat trip & museum tour ticket, Entrance into the Diamond Museum tour, Bottled water onboard the vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Meals, Drinks and Gratuities (optional), Items of personal nature

Explore the streets of Hillbrow and Berea and discover more about one of Johannesburg's most notorious and misunderstood districts.

Inclusions: Classic Hillbrow street fare - Pap & Chicken with a drink of your choice

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Robben Island boat trip and museum tour is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa and is likely to sell out in advance. Secure your shared boat trip and museum tour tickets and skip the ticketing line by booking this tour and receiving return transfers between your hotel and the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. Embark on a unique opportunity to take the Long March to Freedom in the historical footsteps of former President of South Africa - Nelson Mandela. See the prison cell that held Nelson Mandela incarcerated for 18 years of his 27 year imprisonment. Listen to the true life experiences on the island as told by ex-political prisoners who will give you a live guided tour of the island. This is one of the most enlightening tours you will ever experience in South Africa.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Entry/Admission to Robben Island.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

A history tour of Soweto where political Icons lived during Apartheid fighting against the regime. Walking you will get an idea about the everyday life in the township, local talents and nowadays youth culture. Starting at the Hector Pietersen Museum, we will talk first about the Soweto uprising, which was one the downfall of apartheid. I will then introduce you to the house of Nelson Mandela in Vilakazi Street, built in 1945 where he lived until his imprisonments for 27 years. We will then have a conversation about Arch bishop Desmond Tutu in the famous street in Vilakazi Street. Continueing through Orlando East the first formal settlement of Soweto & Orlando Stadium, Soweto football giants, the Orlando Pirate and making local by riding a minibus taxi to our last stop at the Orlando Towers. we will share many personal stories about my family's generations, how apartheid had an impact in each and everyone of us, and how Soweto has changed today. Lunch Included : Kota (Local burger)

Inclusions: Local Burger (Kota), Private transportation

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