Johannesburg – City of Gold – is South Africa’s largest city and the largest commercial centre on the African continent. Johannesburg is vibrant and competitive but it is also steeped in history and close to nature experiences. For those stopping over in Johannesburg, let us suggest: The city is large and has many different areas – a convenient area for a visitor is the up market and stylish Sandton – close to Mandela Square, shopping and most business headquarters. The bustling Johannesburg city centre is best visited on a guided tour – and of course a visit to Johannesburg is not complete without seeing Soweto!
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and just north of Johannesburg. Visit the Union Buildings where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as the first black president. The history of the Afrikaners’ and the Boer wars are presented at The Voortrekker Monument. In spring Pretoria turns purple – over 70 000 Jacarandas burst into bloom. We can recommend the area Hatfield – a vibrant and happening part of town with many restaurants, also close to the University.
Johannesburg 3 days-2 nights Stop Over Package:
Sandton, Hotel Balalaika - A modern hotel with private gardens and swimming pools, lending a distinctive atmosphere of luxurious tranquility to the hectic schedule of business people and tourists alike. 2 nights incl ½ city tour from ZAR per person sharing (car hire and/or transfers on request).
There are of course numerous other options from small guest houses and other hotels in all price regions – ask us for recommendations.
Half Day Johannesburg Tour includes the highlights:
Drive through the upmarket suburb of Houghton
View the jarring contrast of Hillbrow and its downtown living conditions – Johannesburg city centre
Visit Constitution Hill – home of South Africa’s constitutional court and site of Johannesburg
Old Fort prison
See evidence of many urban regeneration schemes underway.
Discover the symbolism of Gandhi Square.
Half Day Soweto Tour includes:
Drive the sprawling streets of Soweto – scenes of tragic riots in 1976
Visit the Hector Peterson Museum - discovering the cause of the riots
Continue past Mandela House, giving you the option to visit this small museum
We take a short visit to Regina Mondi Church, site of many underground meetings of the then banned political parties.
Guided Day Tour of Pretoria includes the Vortrekker Monument, Kruger Museum, Church Square, City Hall and Opera House and the Union Building.
You can also visit Sun City for a day or why not stay over at this famous theme resort and enjoy the wave and swimming pools and the casinos. The Big 5 Pilanesberg National Park is conveniently close and you combine it with a safari.
