2 Day Best of Johannesburg Pre-Booked Tour

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Our tailor-made Johannesburg tour package experience covering all the major attractions and sightseeing that can be enjoyed in 2 days while on a holiday or vacation in South Africa's beautiful lands. The tour will be conducted by our best and top-notch private driver/guide representative and a private air-conditioned vehicle for you and your party. This tour is inclusive of entrance fees and pre-booked tickets for Constitutional Hill, Harties Cableway, and Lion Park.  

Itinerary:

Day 1: Soweto City Safe Tour with Apartheid Museum

After pick-up, we depart on a journey to discover Soweto and Johannesburg with our experienced local guide offering sightings at Hector Peterson Museum, Vilkakazi Street, Kliptown, Apartheid Museum. During our sightings, we view FNB Stadium also known as Soccer City in Nasrec built carrying a great element of “Calabash or African Pot” located in Nasrec out of Soweto. We continue to stop for a photo opportunity at the “Welcome to Soweto” sign in Diepkloof. As we proceed through Diepkloof expensive houses known by the locals as “Diepkloof Expensive”, we encounter a hostel build for Black Men mostly populated by the Zulu tribe. The hostels still keep the old bricks that were used to build houses in Soweto and pit latrines used by 5 families or more. We continue driving past Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital was later renamed in 1997 in honor of a hero struggle who fought alongside Nelson Mandela for democratic change in South Africa. We head to Kliptown for a tour at Walter Sisulu Square and have a view at the Informal Settlement conducted by a local resident guide.

Day 2: Harties Panorama Views and Lion Park Safari Drive

After pick-up, we travel to Hartbeespoort Dam with your driver-guide to explore the panorama views and a house built upside down, finally a safari drive. We drive on the famous Hartbeespoort Dam was built in 1921 and was the largest dam in the Southern Hemisphere in that era. The dam wall stands 149.5 meters long and 59.4 meters high, built cutting through Magaliesberg. Our first stop will be at Harties Cableway where guests will have an overview of Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort, and surrounding areas. As you travel to the top, you will encounter a nature reserve from your bird’s eye view and spot giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Upon reach choose to dine at a number of restaurants or have a drink at the Lookout Bar offering a view of the eastern region. However, take a stroll along “The Dassie Walk” a 1200-meter walkway. After the amazing experience takes the cable car back down. We proceed to the Upside Down House, with all the furniture inside above your head. Explore the house as guests are allowed to take images and spend some leisure time in the house. Finally, we stop at Lion Park, for a 3-hour safari drive in a 4x4 vehicle conducted by an experienced park ranger/guide. After the game drive, guests can opt for Giraffe Feeding or purchase local African art, crafts, jewelry as well as clothes. 

Highlights

  • Enjoy trips to Soweto, Harties Cableway, and Lion Park safari tour
  • Explore the local settlement at Kliptown
  • Panoramic view at Harties Cableway
  • Private guide and air-conditioned vehicle  
  • Visit Mandela House and Hector Pieterson
  • Receive tickets via e-mail or WhatsApp

Inclusions and Exclusions

What's Included:

  • English speaking guide
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Mineral bottled water

What's Excluded:

  • All meals and drinks
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Other entrance fees
  • Items of personal nature

Additional Info

Know Before You Go:

  • All children should be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants seats are available - Write in the notes how many seats and age(s) of kids.
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible at certain attractions
  • Near public transport
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Harties Aerial Cableway - 09:00 - 16:00 (Wednesday to Sunday)
  • Your ticket will be e-mailed, SMS or WhatsApp to you by one of our representatives 24 to 48 hours before the commencement of the experience.

What to Bring:

  • A jacket or a jersey as the weather can change at any time
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Cash - South African currency (ZAR) and all major credits cards are accepted at places of interests
  • Sunscreen and a hat or a small umbrella
  • Camera or a full charged cellphone to capture memorable moments
English
Language(s) Spoken
Cut off: 12 hours
Booking in advance
Basic
Experience endurance level
2 Days
Tour Duration
Sightseeing Tour
Tour Type
Minimum Number of passengers is: 2
Know before you go
100% refund when canceling 7 days prior to the tour starting time
Easy Cancellation Policy

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