Departure Point
Lebo Soweto Backpackers (10823A Pooe St Orlando West)
* This tour does not include hotel pickup. Please meet us at the location above.
Overview
This 2-hour guided cultural excursion provides a unique way to experience the hustle and bustle of Soweto. Traveling by Tuk Tuk allows for an intimate look at the city rich history and its exciting future. The tour traverses the famous Vilakazi Street which was once home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners and visits the colorful Orlando Towers. Guests learn about the turbulent past of the apartheid era and have the opportunity to interact with local residents. The experience includes a traditional South African lunch where dishes like potjiekos and bunny chow are prepared over an open fire for an authentic taste of the township
Included
- ✔ Guided culture tour of Soweto on a popular Tuk Tuk
- ✔ Services of a knowledgeable local guide
- ✔ Traditional South African lunch at the Outdoor Restaurant
- ✔ Bunny chow or potjiekos meal options
Not Included
- ✖ Transport to and from the meeting point in Soweto
- ✖ Entrance fees to the Mandela House or Hector Pieterson Museum
- ✖ Beverages and bottled water
- ✖ Purchases of a personal nature
- ✖ Optional activities such as bungee jumping off Orlando Towers
- ✖ Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Vilakazi Street
Visit the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners
Orlando Towers
Stop at the iconic cooling towers for photos and to watch the bungee jumpers
Traditional Lunch
Enjoy a cultural meal prepared on an open fire at the Boma and Outdoor Restaurant
Important Information
- Meeting Point Tours depart from the office on Pooe Street in Orlando West
- Self Drive Guests must arrange their own transport to the start location in Soweto
- Time Slots Morning (10h00) and Afternoon (13h00) and Late Afternoon (15h00)
- Lunch Schedule Served after the 10h00 tour or before the 13h00 tour
- Bungee Jumping Available at Orlando Towers at own cost and time permitting
- Cancellation Policy 30-day notice forfeits 25% and 20-day notice forfeits 50% and 7-day notice forfeits 100%