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Orlando Towers - The guided tour will take you through Diepkloof Extension and Diepkloof hostels as we share information about the township and, family units project at Diepkloof hostels.
We pass Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital the third largest hospital in the world after the two largest hospitals in China.
We stop at Orlando towers the distinctive landmark in the neighborhoods of Soweto. The towers were cooling towers for the coal run power station supplying electricity to Johannesburg after the second world war over 50 years.The station was closed in 1998, and transformed into entertainment and business center in 2008.
The towers are completely covered with brightly coloured murals,one tower depicts scenes and images from Soweto culture and the other one has corporate branding of South Africa’s vodacom mobile network.
- Guided tour of key attractions
- Complimentary address-based pickup/drop-off in AC vehicle
- Included ticket to Mandela House
- Lunch
- Entrance to Hector Pieterson museum.Entrance is optional.The museum is closed on Mondays.
- Entrance to Mandela house
- Items of personal interest
Our excursions are led by expert tour guides dedicated to ensuring complete customer satisfaction. You will witness how some parts of Soweto remain underdeveloped and impoverished, while others have blossomed into upscale suburbs. This trip provides a glimpse into the various facets of Soweto. We offer comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles for transportation. Our curated journey includes a visit to the largest hospital in Southern Africa, the Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital, and the iconic Orlando Towers enroute to the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum. The tour also encompasses the well-known tourist hotspot, Vilakazi Street, where Nelson Mandela’s house is located. We provide you with an opportunity to take a walkthrough of this historic residence to better understand the legacy of this revered statesman.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
