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Min 2 people - for up to 7 people in a micro bus
Groups of 8 or more will be quoted separately
Departure & Drop off Points:
- Our standard tours depart from and return
to the Rosebank Mall - located in Johannesburg Central-Northern
Suburbs.
- Pick up and drop offs from alternate venue’s carry the following supplements. Rates as follows:
Areas within 15 minutes drive of Rosebank (eg Melville / Parkview / Greenside / Parkhurst / Illovo / Sandton) - No additional charge
NOTE - These supplements are negotiable for private tours of 5 or more people
This collection charge is not per person, but per collection, and is on a return basis
  Diepkloof:
Enter Soweto via the up-market area called Diepkloof Ext where some of the houses can cost in the millions.
In complete contrast we visit a large hostel in the area, in days gone by the notorious hostel system was used as single gender accommodation for migrant labourers, it is now used as informal lodgings for family units.
Ekhukhanyeni Crèche:
We visit some of the local families as well as the Ekhukhanyeni Crèche, which is a shipping container transformed into a functional “edutainer “, a Soweto.co.za project and a beacon of hope for the young pre-school children growing up under these very trying conditions. We meet Sylvia the teacher and the little kids who will entertain with some of their songs.
Please note the crèche is unfortunately closed during school & public holidays and over weekends, but we will still show you the facility. |
 Baragwanath:
Into the Baragwanath area and stop at the huge taxi rank for a walk about. Soak up the sites, sounds and "smells" of Africa at close quarters - informal open-air butcher shop, herbalists, barbers and market etc. Enjoy a ‘Smilies’ breakfast (the meat of a cow or sheep’s head) and sip on an Omqombothi (traditional beer) at on of our local shebeens.
We pass Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in the southern hemisphere.
Rotsos Shebeen:
This is one of the most typical shebeens in Soweto. Here guests are able to mingle with the friendly locals.
Rotsos Shebeen is opposite the Baragwanath Hospital, the biggest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere.
Soweto Towers Power Swing:
Orlando Towers offers you the first ever wing between2 cooling towers, a whooping 100m from the ground.
And they're not just any towers! These two cooling towers are the largest landmark in historical Soweto, now one of South Africa's biggest tourist attractions
Lunch:
A highlight of a visit to Soweto is a delicious lunch at one of the well run restaurantspatronized by both tourists and locals alike, offering typical "township"  fare including dom bolo (steamed bread), moro ga (spinach), Umqhusho (Khosa samp and beans-Nelson Mandela's favourite dish), Mogodu (tripe-not for the faint hearted!) and a variety of meats, salads and vegetables. Desserts and drinks are not included.
Hector Peterson museum:
After lunch the trip continues to the neighbouring suburb of Orlando West & the Hector Peterson Memorial. Here clients can spend some time wandering through the museum, learning about the student uprising of 1976.
Visit the fascinating museum which is a state of the art multi media centre depicting scenes leading up to the student uprising of 1976 and the eventual transition to democracy in South Africa.
Vilakazi Street:
The tour bus will drive through Vilakazi Street, which is the only street in the world where two Nobel Prize winners lived: Nelson Mandela & Desmond Tutu. Unfortunate we won’t be able to enter as the Mandela Family Museum has been closed for renovations.
Regina Mundi & Thokoza Park:
Our last stop will be Regina Mundi Church. This is one of the biggest Catholic churches in South Africa. The Reginal Mundi Church is the focal point of much of the struggle in the 70's and 80's and home to the famous Black Madonna and Child painting.
This church is also known as “The Parliament of Soweto”
 Kliptown Squatter Camp:
Clients get a chance to walk around the Kliptown Squatter Camp, as Thulani gives a tour about the area.
The squatter camp was developed in 1903, but still today, the residents are living in a poverty stricken environment.
Included in the rate:
Please note - we reserve the right to change the itinerary if we feel
different venues or
options may be better on the day.
Tour formats can change dependant on guides, supplier availability
and time constraints. |
Full Day Soweto Tour & Power Swing Enquiry Form
Please Note:
Prices based on max of 7 people. For larger
groups we will give you a separate quote
phone
+27 (0)11 315 1534
fax
086 697 8562
e-mail:
tou...@soweto.co.za
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