Things to Do in
Johannesburg

We offer immersive journeys into the soul of South Africa, specifically crafted around Johannesburg and Pretoria's profound historical and cultural landmarks. What sets us apart isn't just where we go, but how we take you there and who guides you:

This tour offers guests a unique Hot Air Balloon experience in Johannesburg with Bill Harrops "Original" Balloon Safaris Tour hailed as Southern Africa's best value, best quality tour operator since 1981. We offer safe reliable transportation and an all inclusive tour, including pick-up and drop-off service.

This experience is done through a combination of skateboarding and walking i.e. we skate where we can skate and walk where we need to walk! Anyone who is looking to try something new OR to experience Johannesburg from the ground in a fun and informative way should definitely book this experience: you don't need any skateboarding experience to join, we start with a Skate Lesson for Beginners! Johannesburg and South Africa both have very complicated histories so this is also a great way to hear about these from our perspective! Skateboarding is fun and Joburg is cool...come have a fun and engaging time with us in the City! TIPS! Some common slang you may here along the way... Shap Shap - Used to say "Hello" OR "Goodbye" or to indicate that something is good i.e. the food/movie/experience was "Shap Shap"! Ekse, Hola - Also used as common greetings i.e. "Hello"! Sawubona (singular)/Sanibonani (group) - "Hello" in Zulu...one of the most spoken native languages in the City!

Fun day out exploring the history, architecture, the culture and museums of the vibrant City of Gold (Johannesburg). This tour will give you an overall history about South Africa’s history. We will visit various attractions in both Johannesburg and Soweto. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

Your friendly guide will pick you up directly from your hotel and transport you to the Elephant Sanctuary. As you look forward to seeing these majestic creatures, there is a tangible sense of anticipation in the air. You are welcomed by the sound of trumpeting elephants as you enter the sanctuary. Your tour guide takes you to an expansive area where numerous elephants are free to roam. You watch in astonishment as they interact with one another, pushing and swinging their trunks. You meet the elephant herd at the sanctuary and get to know each one's distinct character and background. You are touched by the staff's devotion to, love for, and efforts on behalf of these gentle giants. You go on a guided tour of the sanctuary, where you discover more about the origins of elephants in Africa and the difficulties they encounter in the wild. Your tour guide shares their love for these creatures, and you leave feeling motivated to do your part to contribute to their preservation.

Come and spend four luxurious days in the wilderness with us for an unforgettable adventure. Visit the famous Kruger National Park, the beautiful Blue Canyon Reserve, and the exclusive Moditlo Private Game Reserve on an incredible journey into the romantic safari world of Africa. If you're looking for the full African safari experience, look no further than the luxurious Raddison Hotel Safari package, in the charming town of Hoedspruit, where you'll receive personalised service and gourmet cuisine, while each day holds a new encounter with the wildness of Africa.

Explore one of the world's largest conservation areas and witness all that Africa has to offer with the 4-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg. Spend 3 nights in a fantastic bush lodge of your choice and taste some of the most authentic foods of South African cuisine.

The Exclusive balloon flight offers a unique personal hot air balloon experience in one of our smaller balloons, restricted to the use of two passengers only. This exclusive balloon ride hire adds to the romance of the flight, as you are able to enjoy the experience of drifting silently across the beautiful African landscape, while sipping on champagne, in complete privacy with your partner, watching a spectacular sun rise. You may feel free to interact with one of our experienced pilots, or you may chose to drift in silence with your loved one, giving the flight a very personal touch, and leaving you with fond memories. These balloon flights are perfect for engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, romantic getaways or any other special occasion that you would like to make an unforgettable experience

Embark on the exciting tour of Johannesburg, Soweto and apartheid museum with an expert. this tour is design for people who don't mind joining a small group and share their experiences while learning and exploring the beauty of south African with the locals. Sites be visited -Constitutional hill and constitutional court -Houghton estate-Mandela residence -Hill brow -Mandela bridge -Mandela bridge -New town and street arts experience -Downtown Johannesburg -Chancellor's house -Mining district -Ghandi square -Fnb Stadium-Soccer city -Three classes of soweto-upper,middle,lower class -Hostel of Soweto -Baragwanath hospital -Orlando towers -informal settlement -Vilakazi street- Mandela house and Tutu house -Lunch stop-guest expense -Hector Pieterson memorial sites -Apartheid museum experience

Historical Significance: Soweto played a crucial role during the apartheid era, and its history is intricately linked with the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa. The township was a hotbed of political activism and home to prominent anti-apartheid activists, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

On this 4-day glamping budget adventure in the Kruger National Park, you’ll get to experience the best of what Africa has to offer at an unbelievable rate. The Dumela Tented Camp in the Motlala Reserve offers affordable glamping alongside Kruger’s finest, with game drives led by our knowledgeable guides in comfortable open-air game viewing vehicles. Leopards, hyenas, and buffalos are just some of the animals that may be found at the Motlala Reserve. Glamping is a great way to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can spend your days exploring the bush and your nights stargazing under the African sky.

Soweto is an urban area of the city of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name, an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships, refers to its origins as a Black township under South Africa's Apartheid government. The population has historically been overwhelmingly Black and some of the watershed events in the struggle against Apartheid occurred in the township.

For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid museum is fundamental. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past.

Johannesburg is the second largest city in africa with eight million population,the city famous for Gold mining,museums and Art galleries. Highlights -The journey to the city of Gold-Johannesburg -Maboneng the street arts District -Constitutional hill and constitutional experience -Soweto township experience -Mandela house and Tutu house experience -Township walking experience (optional) -Long walk to freedom -Apartheid museum experience.

Clients often anticipate going on game drives to explore the park and spot wildlife. These drives are typically led by experienced guides who know the best areas to find animals. Game drives can be conducted in open safari vehicles, allowing clients to get closer to the wildlife while maintaining their safety.Pilanesberg National Park is located in a volcanic crater, which creates a unique and beautiful landscape. Clients expect to see stunning vistas, rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and picturesque valleys. The park also has a variety of vegetation, including grasslands, woodlands, and wetlands, which contribute to its scenic beauty.

This tour will take you through the most historic places in Africa from the richest city in Africa ''the city of gold'' ''Johannesburg'' to one of the most famous townships Soweto. Johannesburg city is so full of tales to tell from the gold rush of 1886 to the dark era of Apartheid to the democratic South Africa that is rich in cultural diversity. Now the township of Soweto was once home to heroes like Nelson Mandela, Desmond tutu, Winnie Mandela, James Mpanza, Yvonne Chaka Chaka the list is endless. This township really comes alive and it's so rich in African culture and heritage.

Pressed for time but still want an authentic wildlife experience? The Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve Half-Day Tour offers an exciting safari adventure just a short drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Set within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage area, this privately owned reserve is home to over 30 species of animals, including four of the Big Five. Travel through open bushveld on a guided game drive and encounter white rhinos, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and a wide variety of birdlife in their natural habitat. With expert guides providing fascinating insights into animal behavior and conservation, this tour is both educational and thrilling. Multiple daily departure times make it easy to fit into your schedule, while comfortable transport ensures a relaxed experience from start to finish. Ideal for families, first-time safari guests, and wildlife lovers, this half-day tour delivers a memorable African safari without the commitment of a full day.

For the wildlife enthusiast, with 2 full day Kruger Park open vehicle safari's, you will see a multitude of wildlife. A private safari experience. Enjoy a unique boat cruise in the largest green canyon in the world, and possibly see hippo's, crocodiles, primates, antelope and birds, within the scenery. Enjoy a sundowner drink at sunset on a sunset safari, in the wild. Visit a renowned wildlife sanctuary and learn about conservation efforts. Enjoy the tranquility of nature on a guided nature walk. Enjoy small group tours that focuses on quality friendly service and care. Experience safari par excellence and the surrounding beauty in one scoop Feel at home next to the camp fire as we listen to lions roaring into the night. Make it an experience to remember by meeting and making new friends, and share an experience that will remain in your memory forever.

Explore the fascinating Cradle of Humankind on this custom tour that takes you through the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Centre. Marvel at ancient fossils and learn about the history of human evolution with an expert guide. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a hassle-free experience. This 3-hour adventure offers a perfect blend of education and adventure, ideal for families, solo travelers, and groups alike.

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. This 4 day safari is an excellent choice for people who want to enjoy spectacular scenery, combined with game drives to see the renowned big five (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo). The Panorama Route are also to be visited and the following highlights can be seen: Sunset game drive (into the night), Game drives to see the renowned big five (elephant, rhinoceros, lion, leopard and buffalo) Game boat ride, Very good opportunities to spot the Big Five, Chances to have encounters with elephant, giraffe, hippo, and antelope, History of the discovery of gold in Pilgrim's Rest, See Pinnacle Rock, God’s Window, Berlin Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, a Boat trip on the Blyde Canyon Dam. 6 and more adults get 20% discount  Please make your booking 60 days in advance.

LocalPlaces is renowned for its exceptional storytelling experiences which are not merely tours. In Johannesburg, Charlie Moyo personally guides you, while narrating the city's astonishing history along the way. We recommend this tour as a first introduction to the city, since it provides the best insight into the history and contemporary culture of the city. Starting off with a storytelling on the opening history of the city, we explore the ‘Wiser West’, the oldest district of Joburg inner-city. Marvel at the architecture and stories of the gold rush, the plush Edwardian era (early 1900s) and all the way to the diverse and energetic current-day Joburg. Admire the Shadow Boxer sculpture where Mandela & Tambo once had offices. Be astonished by the square where Gandhi once worked as a lawyer in the court. This tour tells the full story of Joburg – from pre-gold rush days to its ‘glory days’, spectacular urban decline and current-day city regeneration. You will leave astonished!

This tour starts at your hotel and then we'll head to the city center of Johannesburg. We will visit Constitution Hill where we will appreciate the Constitutional Court building whose design is unique in the world. This building is built on the site and with the bricks of an old prison where Gandhi and Mandela were imprisoned. We will visit the Apartheid Museum, known as the "Essence of the Nation". Its walls represent the tragedy, destruction, brutality and the struggle of a people for democracy. Later we will go to Soweto, passing first by the football stadium, site of the 2010 World Cup. Once in Soweto, we will walk through its streets immersing ourselves in the events of 1976 that influenced the struggle for freedom, and we will walk in the footsteps of the Father of the Nation, Nelson Mandela. We will go through Vilakazi street where we will visit the house where he and his family lived. Then we will visit Nelson Mandela Square.

We offer door-to-door shuttle services to and from Johannesburg and Pretoria to OR Tambo and Lanseria Airports. Our pricing is reasonable and affordable. We take pride in ensuring you are comfortable and arrive at your destination in the most efficient manner possible, taking the stress out of your travel and peace of mind. Meet and greet with help with your belongings. Point-to-point services are also offered within Gauteng. Great for corporate functions, leisure, wedding parties, sporting events, church groups, casinos Shuttles and Tours can be arranged to and from Sun City, the Pilanesberg, Madikwe, Hoedspruit, Nelspruit, KNP, country wide. Call or email us for a quote! We also offer day tours around Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto. Tours of Soweto, Constitutional Hill, Cullinan (Diamond Tour) The Voortrekker Monument, The Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Caves are on offer. Fascinating and fun.

This tour gives the visitor a good introduction to South Africa as it travels back in time during the dark ages of the country and gives the background and establishment of the city of Johannesburg, the history of the country, and the current or present situation of the country. One will learn where South Africa comes from during the days of apartheid when the country experienced the worst times of Apartheid years, taking you through the transition when Apartheid ended and the birth of a new Democratic South Africa in 1994 and how we managed to overcome the dark times and achieved freedom without a terrible civil war.

This transportation service offers guests a unique transfer experience in Johannesburg to your destination of choice. The vehicle has air-conditioning for your comfort and a built in DVD-player for your entertainment. You can sit back and relax and enjoy a movie whilst in-transit to your destination. We offer safe, reliable transportation and a professional service to various Game Lodges and Hotels around Gauteng, Limpopo and North West Province.

There are no real safari venues near Cape Town as it is climatically unsuitable to support a free-roaming wildlife area with large predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. There are some places that are more like zoos . The Pilanesberg is a National Reserve and has free roaming over 80 lion 1000+ elephant 100's of rhino, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and over 10,000 various antelope and other animals. This is a private safari with our highly experienced wildlife guide. We use a large high seated vehicle with opening large windows which is perfect for animal viewing and photography but still very comfortable for getting you from and back to the airport. If you want to add an open safari vehicle (OSV) then we can arrange this too. Spend at least 5 hours on a safari, reaching distant parts of the reserve. You will see many wild animals, perhaps the Big 5, and eat lunch at a Bakubung safari lodge, with wild animals close by in view. It will complete your real African experience!

Explore one of the world's largest conservation areas and witness all that Africa has to offer with the 4-Day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg. Spend 3 nights in a fantastic bush lodge and taste some of the most authentic foods of South African cuisine. Enjoy safari drives, with your own personal guide, according to your time frame. As well as night drives and early morning safari's. Also get to see the incredible Blyde river canyon, again with your own personal guide to show you around.

This tour provides a unique and thought-provoking experience, offering insights into South Africa's history, its commitment to democracy and human rights, and its ongoing journey towards a more equity. The Inner City covers the city’s establishment and Soweto cover the Apartheid history. This is tour is Johannesburg all in one.

Be taken on a tour in the 4th largest reserve in South Africa the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and feel the excitement as you enter into the wilderness and witness our Wildlife face to face in their own habitat and know you have connected with Mother Nature in a very special way and never to be forgotten. Witness the Monkey Sanctuary where rescued primates have been released back into their own habitat and given a new lease on life.

Our tours are run by well trained and experience guides with a well knowledge of South Africa and Africa as a whole. We are reliable, safe, welcoming, trustworthy and friendly.