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Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tour: Relive the Journey from Apartheid to Democracy
Johannesburg
Experience the Apartheid Museum & Soweto Tour and immerse yourself in the journey from apartheid to democracy. Explore the history of South Africa, witness the brutality of the former government, and engage with the local community in Soweto.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Apartheid Museum - A must visit museum. The museum documents the history of South Africa, especially the brutality of the old government where people we segregated according to their skin color. But things have change now, we are now in democracy, also the museum does depict the new South Africa.
- FNB Stadium - This is the mega soccer stadium in Soweto. The stadium was upgraded from 40k capacity to 90k capacity. The stadium played a role during the apartheid times where most mass funeral will take place. The stadium is currently the biggest stadium in African and it was the host for opening game and closing game for South African Fifa 2010 soccer world cup
- Mandela House - This is the first house of Nelson Mandela where he stayed with his Wife Winnie Mandela in Soweto. The house became a target during the apartheid times, it has been patrolled bombed, shot at and today it is a museum which displayed some of many of Nelson Mandela special memories. The house is on the Vilakazi Street which became the only street in the world to have two Nobel Peace winners which is Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu
- Vilakazi Street - This is the famous street in Soweto where two Nobel winners Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu once lived. Today the street is buzzing with restaurant, curios shops, entertainment and many more
- Baragwanath - One of the largest hospital in the continent of Africa. this hospital was former British military hospital during the second world war, but today it caters for the community of Soweto
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Climate-controlled vehicles
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
During this excursion, we’ll revisit the era of apartheid and journey through to the establishment of democracy. We’ll commence at the Apartheid Museum, where you’ll receive an educational tour about South Africa’s historical narrative during its colonial period. Subsequently, we’ll proceed to the renowned Soweto township, where you will gain insight into the harsh regime of the past government and have the opportunity to engage with the community members.
Location
Apartheid Museum
Northern Park Way and Gold Reef Rd
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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