Immerse yourself in South Africa’s vibrant history and traditions with a day tour of Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Experience the diversity of the people and learn about the impact of apartheid on different communities. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey!
- Mandela House - Mandela House is a world-class museum that showcases the history of Nelson Mandela and his family. Visitors can experience how Nelson Mandela lived before his arrest and life imprisonment, as well as his time at the house after his release from prison in 1990. The museum also highlights how his wife, Winnie Mandela, endured during the Apartheid era while Mandela was imprisoned.
- Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial - Visitors can see the memorial built to honor the students killed by Apartheid police during the 1976 Soweto uprising. The student uprising protested the use of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in South African schools. Travelers will gain insight into the lives of previously disadvantaged South Africans and the treatment of black, colored, and Indian students during Apartheid. The museum features numerous protest videos and showcases the lifestyle of Soweto residents during that era.
- Apartheid Museum - This museum chronicles the history of Apartheid in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. It was built to honor Nelson Mandela for his efforts to achieve a non-racial and non-violent society in South Africa. Travelers can learn about the racial segregation experienced by South African citizens during the challenging times of Apartheid.
- Soweto - A drive through the township offers plenty of sightseeing and photo opportunities at various Soweto attractions, such as the Orlando Towers (an old coal power station), Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (the largest hospital in South Africa), and Soccer City Stadium (the largest football stadium in South Africa). The tour also includes a drive through one of the wealthiest townships in Soweto.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Driver Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
The township of Soweto and the Apartheid museum is a must visit if travelers wants to experience and enjoy the history, culture, traditions of the people of South Africa. The travelers would see the diversity of people of South Africa and to experience how the blacks, coloured and Indian communities were treated during the Apartheid era. The township of Soweto have been established in the 1930 when the colonial Government began to separate blacks from white, started to create black township. The township is very rich in history and traditions as the migrant mine workers from neighboring countries started to migrate to Johannesburg for greener pastures and ended up residing in the Soweto township. A visit to the township will create an everlasting and unforgettable experience.
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