More about  Soweto & Gold Reef City Tour

This is a must Full Day Tour to add, when you excited about exploring Johannesburg, Soweto, and Bonus visiting Gold Reef City.

An orientation of the city which hosts high skyscrapers and the daily buzz of the city, followed by a visit to Soweto – home of historically significant sites of the struggle. Ending the day with Gold Reef City Theme Park & Museum which hosts the widest range of features and attractions in Africa and alive with excitement (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Some detailed on the Itinerary of the Full Day Tour

Soweto Orientation Soweto is considered the biggest township in South Africa. It has been estimated that 40% of Johannesburg’s residents live in Soweto. However, the 2008 Census put its population at 1,3 million. Nelson Mandela lived in Soweto from 1946 until 1961.

Hector Pieterson Museum The Hector Pieterson Museum, situated in Soweto, commemorate the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid. The commemorative site is just a few blocks from where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot in 1976.

Gold Reef City Theme Park Gold Reef City is a large amusement park in Johannesburg. There are many attractions at Gold Reef City like water rides and roller coasters. Adrenaline junkies will enjoy the thrill rides such as Anaconda or Jozi Express but there are also plenty of rides for those a little less brave! (closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Gold Mine Tour Descend into the depths of the earth and discover the riches of South Africa’s history.

Experience the heart-stopping feeling of traveling deep below the surface. Feel the cold air and touch the rough rock that holds the wealth of a nation. Joburg City Orientation Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, by population and is also known as Jozi or Joburg. There are plenty of historic and attractive sites in Joburg like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill or the Hector Pieterson Museum.