Soweto Apartheid Museum and African Meal

Soweto Apartheid Museum and African Meal

Soweto is the oldest township in South Africa, it was created for the resettlement of Black people.

A full day tour takes you on a journey with our guide who was born and raised in Soweto, it highlights all historical sites in Soweto including the apartheid museum.

After a day of learning and exploring, you enjoy a traditional meal in a perfect chill spot in a shebeen, mingling with the locals and learning the Soweto slang.

It’s an experience you want to tick off your bucket list.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa

Homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Drive past Mandela and Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu house at Vilakazi street (which is the only street to host two the Nobel peace prize winners).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: FNB Stadium, Nasrec, Johannesburg South 2147, Johannesburg South Africa

The township of dreams is ready for you. On your way to Soweto you will pass through the largest stadium FNB which hosted the opening and closing ceremony of the 2010 World Cup. Attributing to the fact that soccer in South Africa is not just a game but a way of life.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Hector Pieterson Museum, 8287 Khumalo St, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa

The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West, Soweto, commemorates the school students that we shot by the police during the Apartheid

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Regina Mundi, 1 Mkhize Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1863 South Africa

Regina Mundi is the largest Roman Catholic Church in Soweto. The Latin 'Reginae Mundi'. means "Queen of the World" and refer to the Virgin Mary. The church forms part of the rich history of Soweto and is the largest Catholic church in South Africa. The church played a major role in the struggle for freedom. During the 1976 student uprisings in Soweto many protesting students fled to Regina Mundi to escape the police bullets and teargas canisters. The police followed the students into the church, firing live ammunition and damaging the marble altar and crucifix. These bullet holes can still be seen today.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Orlando Towers, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa

Originally the site of a coal fired power station, the Orlando Towers have become one of the most distinctive landmarks in the neighbourhood of Soweto and the site of the world's first bungee jump between two cooling towers, as well as other thrilling adventure sports such as abseiling and SCAD (suspended catch air device) falling.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Apartheid Museum, Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd, Johannesburg 2001 South Africa

The Apartheid Museum is a museum in Johannesburg, South Africa illustrating apartheid and the 20th century history of South Africa. The museum, part of the Gold Reef City complex, was opened in November 2001

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sakhumzi Restaurant, 6980 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa

Enjoy delicious Traditional Meal at Sakhumzi Restaurant OR any similar local shebeen

Duration: 45 minutes