Soweto Township and Cape Town Tours

The best-known township in South Africa is Soweto- an acronym for SOuth WEstern TOwnships - scene of the 1976 student uprising and a powerful symbol for democracy in South Africa. Situated 15 minutes or so from Johannesburg, with over 1000 visitors a day , it is one of the countries top 20 tourist destinations.

Possibly a surprise to tourists, Soweto boasts some upmarket suburbs as well as more basic homes. On Vilakazi Street you'll find the former homes of two Nobal prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Tutu, while Kliptown is where the Freedom Charter was signed. There are shopping malls, craft markets, museums and art galleries. the Soweto Shebeen Route offers a unique experience.

Optional Private Cape Town Tours

Peninsula Tour: PRIVATE Tour includes:

• Drive through Seapoint, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay
• Hout Bay
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point
• Visit to Penguins at Boulders Bay
• Simon’s Town historical naval base
• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Excludes: Lunch

Winelands Tour: PRIVATE Tour includes:

• Cellar tour
• Stunning Mountain Scenery
• Wine tasting.
• Stellenbosch, tree lined streets, historical architecture, alfresco cafes and good shopping.
• Franschhoek Valley with its endless mountain vistas and white washed Cape Dutch buildings.
• Paarl, the “pearl of the Cape” and home of the Afrikaans language.
• Boschcendal’s acclaimed manor house

Includes: Lunch Half Day

Table Mountain & City Tour: PRIVATE Tour includes:

• Ascent of Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting)
• The Castle, restored fort of Cape Town
• Flower Market
• Muslim (Malay) Quarter
• Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Excludes: Table Mountain Cable Car ticket

Half Day Township Tour: SCHEDULED Tour includes:

• Historic District Six Museum
• Langa, the oldest “township” in Cape Town
• Guguletu
• Traditional Healer
• Xhosa community centre
• Excellent African Crafts

Half Day Robben Island Tour: SCHEDULED Tour includes:

• Transfers to and from Hotel
• Ferry to Robben Island and return
• Bus tour of Robben Island
• Robben Island Prison
• President Mandela’s cell