Johannesburg

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Itinerary

• We drive through the Diepkloof extension and stop to view Diepkloof hostels and Family units, as we share information about the housing project which was initiated to move hostel dwellers to family units.nThe tour proceeds, and we pass Baragwanath Hospital, the biggest hospital in Southern Africa and the third biggest hospital in the world.

• Orlando towers are one of the distinctive landmarks in the neighborhoods of Soweto. The towers were cooling towers for the coal-run power station supplying electricity to Johannesburg over 50 years. nThe station was closed in 1998 and transformed into an entertainment and sporting center in 2008.nThe towers are always ncovered with bright colours since they are used by companies to advertise their products.

• Vilakazi Street is one of the Popular attractions with Historical significance.nIt is the only street in the world where two Nobel Prize winners once lived. nThe houses of the two Nobel Prize Winners are situated on this street.the late President Mandela and the late Arch-Bishop Emeritus Tutu's houses are situated on this street.nWe give you time to browse the flea market selling clothes, artifacts, and curios in case there is a need.nSakhumzi restaurant is situated on this Popular street close to Mandela house.nThe restaurant serves South African Cuisine buffet lunch in the form of dumplings, Rice, Pap, Samp, and Tripe.nOther meals served include Beef stew, Sausages, Chicken, Veggies, Salads and dessert.nLight lunch restaurants are also available.Lunch is Optional.

• Mandela Museum House in Vilakazi Street Soweto was built in 1945 by the Johannesburg City Council.nMandela lived in this house before his life imprisonment.nThis house provides an effective, efficient, and meaningful experience to all visitors, informing them of the former President Nelson Mandela's story in the context of his life as a whole, in a manner that promotes Human rights,Democracy, Reconciliation,Mutual respect and Tolerance amongst the people of South Africa and International community.nHave an opportunity to view the house and learn about former President Mandela.

• The structure of the museum outside is symbolic of the events of Apartheid, and how South Africa is getting ninto terms with what happened in the past. Outside the museum towards the entrance, you view the 7 pillars that are symbolic of the 7 fundamental values of the country's constitution: Democracy, Equality, reconciliation, diversity, responsibility, respect, and freedom.nAt the entrance, practically, one can see and learn how Apartheid policies affected the people of South Africa.nInside the museum, you do the tour of a series of 22 individual exhibitions nthat include film footage, Photographs, Text panels, and Artefacts.nThe museum is a beacon of hope, you learn how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past and working towards a future that all South Africans can call their own.nYou also do the tour of Mandela exhibition where Mandela's extraordinary life is explored through seven themes: CHARACTER, COMRADE, LEADER, PENSIONER, NEGOTIATOR, and STATESMAN.

Good to know

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Hector Pieterson museum is closed on Mondays and during festive seasons, from 25th December to the 06 January.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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