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Discover one of Johannesburg’s most energetic and fascinating townships on a half-day visit to Soweto, an area known for its rich political history and vibrant trendsetting culture. Soweto is home to anti-apartheid activists, Nobel Prize winners and social protest that shook the world. Witness the disparities between rich and poor while learning about how the township came to be and its fight agai..
Read More >Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city and capital of Gauteng province, began as a 19th-century gold-mining settlement and is now considered both the economic and cultural centre of South Africa. This morning tour takes in the streets of Newtown, a cool inner-city district housing theatres, art galleries, museums, restaurants, book shops, craft markets, clubs and cafés. Enjoy fabulous views fro..
Read More >This tour takes us on a 2,5-hr drive to the heart of the Anglo-Zulu battlefields of January 1879, made famous by Michael Caine in the film "Zulu". Isandlwana was the first-ever defeat of a British regiment by an African army. The British force of 1837 men at Isandlwana was eventually routed by the Zulu Army of almost 15000 Impis (soldiers). A breakaway group of approx 4000 Zulu warriors then march..
Read More >An early-morning drive of approx 2,5 hrs takes us to the foot of Sani Pass in the Drakensberg Mountains, gateway to the landlocked independent country of Lesotho, often referred to as "the mountain kingdom". Passports are required for the border crossing. We then travel in 4x4 vehicles up the steep & winding road to the top of Sani Pass, where we have spectacular views into South Africa. Enjoy..
Read More >We leave Knysna and travel via George over the breathtaking Outeniqua Pass to the town of Oudsthoorn, where we enjoy a visit to an Ostrich Farm including lunch. At the Ostrich Farm, you’ll have the opportunity to view these fascinating creatures at close quarters and even feed them! From there we head into the picturesque Cango Valley, wherein lies the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein K..
Read More >In recent years, South Africa wines have rightly become world famous for their exceptional quality and value. The Cape Winelands day tour takes you to some of the finest vineyards of South Africa, on a journey through stunningly scenic landscapes. Just an hour’s travelling time out of Cape Town, we will pass through the wine regions of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Deep within the Cape Wine..
Read More >This morning tour gives an opportunity to gain insight into the lives of residents of areas of Cape Town not generally seen. You will have the opportunity to meet the people and experience the warmth of local hospitality. The tour involves a coach journey around various townships in Cape Town and the emphasis will be on job creation, skills development and community-based initiatives. The morning..
Read More >Often described as “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice”, Robben Island is best known as home to Nelson Mandela for 18 of his 27 years in captivity. Declared a World Heritage Site, a tour of Robben Island takes approximately 3 and a half hours, but lasts a lifetime in your mind. Today it has become a symbol of freedom, the transformative power of forgiveness and..
Read More >Macau, a former Portuguese enclave, mixes colonial charm with modern Chinese zest and is just a short hour-long ferry ride from Hong Kong. Sometimes called the Las Vegas of the East, for its many glitzy casinos and nightlife, Macau is also home to several UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites. This full day tour will show you every side of Macau as it takes in the most popular attractions including t..
Read More >Hong Kong’s largest outlying island, Lantau Island seems a world away from the high rise modernity of Hong Kong Island. It offers unspoilt countryside, lush green valleys, pristine beaches, reflective monasteries and giant statues. On the Lantau Island tour, you’ll visit Cheung Sha Beach with its beautiful white sands, the historical fishing village of Tai O, the famous Po Lin Monastery and the wo..
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