Johannesburg, Soweto & Gold Reef City Full Day Tour

Description

Ending the day with Gold Reef City Theme Park & Museum which hosts the widest range of features and attractions in Africa and alive with excitement (closed Mondays & Tuesdays). 

Highlights

• Soweto Orientation
• Gold Reef City Theme Park
• Joburg City Orientation

Itinerary

• Soweto Orientation
  Soweto is considered the biggest township in South Africa. It has been estimated that 40% of Johannesburg's residents live in Soweto. However, the 2008 Census put its population at 1,3 million. Nelson Mandela lived in Soweto from 1946 until 1961.

• Hector Pieterson Museum
  The Hector Pieterson Museum, situated in Soweto, commemorates the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid. The commemorative site is just a few blocks from where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot in 1976.

• Gold Reef City Theme Park
  Gold Reef City is a large amusement park in Johannesburg. There are many attractions at Gold Reef City like water rides and roller coasters. Adrenaline junkies will enjoy the thrill rides such as Anaconda or Jozi Express but there are also plenty of rides for those a little less brave! (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)

• Gold Mine Tour
  Descend into the depths of the earth and discover the riches of South Africa’s history. Experience the heart-stopping feeling of traveling deep below the surface. Feel the cold air and touch the rough rock that holds the wealth of a nation.

• Joburg City Orientation
  Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, by population and is also known as Jozi or Joburg. There are plenty of historic and attractive sites in Joburg like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill or the Hector Pieterson Museum.

Important information

Operated by: African Eagle Johannesburg