Page Text Content
Johannesburg & Beyond
Johannesburg is Southern Africa's largest city and the starting point for many an African adventure. Johannesburg, or `Joburg', is the cultural heartland of South Africa. Here, you will get to see the multifaceted `Rainbow Nation' at its most proud. This city is a great introduction to South Africa and will complete any journey to this fascinating country. A short 30minute drive away, Pretoria is the starting point for fabulous railway adventures on board the Blue Train or Rovos Rail. Situated in beautiful African bushveld, the `Big 5' private game reserves of Entabeni, Marataba and Madikwe are all within driving distance of Johannesburg and are a perfect complement to this fascinating region. The extraordinary Sun City resort (page 61) is also close to Joburg.
Blyde River Canyon
Limpopo
Madikwe Game Reserve Pilanesberg Game Reserve
JOHANNESBURG
Morningside Sandton
2 1
4
Sun City
Melrose Rosebank Pretoria
3 Westcliff 5
Johannesburg International Airport
Melville Johannesburg Central
North West Johannesburg Riverlea
Gauteng
Soweto
Essential Johannesburg
2 Nights from £215
Rise To Freedom Tour
Departures Daily Duration 9 hours This full-day tour starts with a fascinating insight into the bustling neighbourhoods of Soweto, the more common name for the Southwestern Townships, and includes visits to the previous residences of two Nobel Prize winners - Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Soweto Desmond Tutu. After Soweto you will have a guided tour of the Apartheid Museum where you will embark on a journey of discovery of the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans just over a decade ago. The Soweto Uprising, the history of the ANC and the remarkable birth of a new democratic country are detailed. This tour will give you an absorbing introduction to South Africa and real understanding of this interesting country and its fascinating 20th Century history. 01Jan08-31Mar09, £45 per person, excluding lunch.
Day 1: Arrive Johannesburg On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will have the chance to unpack and relax. In the afternoon you will be taken on an afternoon city tour of Johannesburg, where highlights include a bird's eye view from the 50th floor of the Carlton Tower, Nelson Mandela Bridge in the suburb of Newtown, and a fullyguided tour of Constitution Hill home of South Africa's new constitutional Court and the site of Johannesburg's Old Fort Prison. Overnight: Protea Balalaika Day 2: Soweto & Shopping Today, you will get a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life in the cultural heart of South Africa. Visit two Nobel Prize winners' previous residences; the Hector Peterson Memorial; Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and various community development projects. Explanations of the Soweto uprising and the history of the ANC is all included in this humbling experience. In the afternoon, explore the many shops of Sandton, or sit back and people watch in Nelson Mandela Square.
Day 3: Depart Johannesburg Enjoy some last-minute shopping before your transfer back to the airport.
Prices Include
· Return private airport/hotel transfers · Two nights' accommodation, including breakfast, at your hotel · One half-day city tour and one half-day Soweto tour
Rebirth of a Nation
Departures Daily Duration 4 hours Highlights of this afternoon tour are the historic downtown area, the Carlton Tower for a bird's eye view of the city and a guided tour of South Africa's new Constitutional Court. 01Jan08-31Mar09, £30 per person.
Tour Prices
Price per person, in £'s from
Midweek (Mon-Thu) Weekend (Fri-Sun) Protea Balalaika Standard Twin Single Twin Single 01Jan08-30Apr08 215 397 215 397 01May08-30Sep08 218 405 206 377 01Oct08-30Nov08 245 488 230 453 01Dec08-31Mar09 255 499 240 466 Supplements and special conditions may apply over peak periods. Please enquire for details
62
|
inbro