Johannesburg and Environs Day Tours

Some call it Jo'burg or Jozi while the Nguni people call it iGoli or “city of gold”.

The name refers to Johannesburg's beginnings as a 19th century gold rush town and today it is the country's commercial center.

Economic strength (the largest and wealthiest city in South Africa), energy, a beautiful climate and a commercial edge make Johannesburg a fascinating destination an exciting city that offers great cultural, leisure, sporting, fashion and lifestyle activities together with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters, nature & game reserves and visits to historical sites.

Johannesburg City Tour

Panoramic view from The Top of Africa, travel past Supreme Court, visit Museum Afrika and cross the new Johannesburg landmark, the Nelson Mandela Bridge.

Gold Reef City Tour

1890’s recreated mining village, sightseeing train, descend down Gold Mine shaft to Level 5 (220m) below the surface) see gold pour, and African Dancers.

Half Day Soweto Tour

Informal settlements, affluent suburbs, Mandela House, Hector Petersen Memorial, celebrity houses, visit a “shebeen” (tavern) for refreshments

Pretoria City Tour

Visit Sir Herbet Baker designed Union Buildings – the President’s office, church Square, Paul Kruger House/Melrose House, Voortrekker Monument

Rise to Freedom Tour

Visit Soweto’s informal settlements, affluent suburbs, Mandela House, Hector Petersen Memorial, celebrity houses, a shebeen, for refreshments. Then view history of racial segregation..

Cradle of Mankind (Sterkfontein and Wonder Caves)

Visit the Sterkfontein Caves, which have proved to be one of the richest and most productive palaeo-anthropolgical sites in the world. Amongst the most remarkable findings are the famous Mrs Ples the first complete Australopithecus skull found. The whole area is now a World Heritage Site.

Full day Sun City & Pilanesberg Nature Reserve

Travel to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve near Sun City. Guided game drive in search of Big five and other animals. Visit Sun City. Enjoy casino, wave and swimming pools, and the Lost City.