GAUTENG & NORTH WEST 2021

TOUR DESCRIPTION DAYS OF

OPERATION DURATION

Johannesburg City Tour South Africa's largest city - this fast-paced metropolis is where the country's radical political and social transformation is most evident, the 'Rainbow Nation' at work. It's a heady experience, with contrasts of every kind round every single corner.

The tour sets off for Constitution Hill, home of South Africa's architectural marvel, the Constitutional Court and site of Johannesburg's Old Fort Prison. Explore the inner city and the influence the discovery of gold brought before proceeding for a visit to the Top of Africa, at the 223m-high Carlton Centre, Africa's tallest building with magnificent views. On a clear day - you can see as far as the capital city of Pretoria and you'll be amazed at the number of trees you'll see, easily one of the largest urban forests in the world!

You will visit and explore the Maboneng Precinct, a wonderful example of the urban regeneration of the eastside of the Johannesburg CBD which is now home to several independent retail, restaurant, art and entertainment venues - fresh and unique lifestyle offerings of this new exciting area.

Daily

Departs from Sandton &

Rosebank Hotels from

08:15-08:45 Fort Prison is closed

on Sundays

Half Day (am)

R655pp

R325 per child

(Under 12 years)

Minimum 2 pax

Soweto Tour The legendary township of Soweto, acronym for South Western Township, is home to over 2 million people, who, despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, have a tangible sense of community.

Inside Soweto, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, and discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his death. You will pass Mandela House, before your journey continues to Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret underground meetings of the then banned political parties.

Finally, you will be taken past the largest stadium in Africa, Soccer City (nicknamed ‘The Calabash’), and host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final.

Daily

Departs from Sandton &

Rosebank Hotels from

12:45-13:15

Entrance tickets to some sites are

excluded

Half Day (pm)

R740pp

R370 per child

(Under 12 years)

Minimum 2 pax

Journey to Freedom Many South Africans gave much; some gave all, to achieve a truly democratic South Africa. This full day tour shares some of the journey, pain and struggle of those heroes; witness the places, experience the diverse museums where these momentous, tumultuous years have been so well documented.

The day begins at the Hector Pieterson Museum where you will discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his death. You will pass Mandela House, before your journey continues to Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret underground meetings of the then banned political parties.

Lunch will be enjoyed in Soweto at a local restaurant before visiting the legendary Apartheid Museum. This is an interactive voyage of discovery, one which takes you from the dark days of ‘whites only’ privilege, through to Nelson Mandela’s historic release. The Apartheid Museum is a multimedia experience, with documentary film snippets, texts, sound clips and live accounts, recapturing life in the dark days of South Africa.

Tuesday,

Thursday, Saturday &

Sunday

Departs from Sandton &

Rosebank Hotels from

08:30-09:10 Lunch and entrance tickets to some sites

are excluded

Full Day

R1 275pp

R635 per child (Under 12 years)

Minimum 2 pax

Sun City & Pilanesberg National Park Tour Wild and wonderful - the day begins early with a professionally guided, closed vehicle game drive into Big Five country: the Pilanesberg National Park. This fascinating reserve is rich in history and wildlife and can be enjoyed by young and old.

Close neighbour to this superb natural reserve, is Sun City, one of South Africa's most popular theme resorts, and you'll have full access to the casino for a little flutter or two. For the really curious, you'll want to visit the Valley of Waves, Swimming Pools, and even enjoy a guided tour of the Lost City.

Daily

Departs from Sandton &

Rosebank Hotels from

06:30-07:00 Lunch and entrance tickets to some sites

are excluded

Full Day

R2 455pp

R1 235 per

child (Under 12 years)

Minimum 2 pax

City Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off Tour Discover Johannesburg in an informative, safe, convenient and fun way – aboard the big red bus. City Sightseeing's tour shows you the city like you've never seen it before and takes you to the city’s hottest spots such as Carlton Centre, The Apartheid Museum, SAB World of Beer, Newtown, Braamfontein & Constitution Hill.

Daily

Every 30 to 40

minutes

1 Day Pass

R242pp

R135 per child (Under 12 years)

History of Humankind & Lesedi Cultural Village You’re going right back to your beginnings, to the exceptional World Heritage Site of The Cradle of Humankind. The superb Maropeng Visitor Centre is truly an exciting, world class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years.

From past to present, you’ll be exploring Five cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village, heart and home to families of a range of African tribes, all living harmoniously in true traditional homesteads. You’ll be right there experiencing the warmth and hospitality of people from the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Pedi cultures.

The multilingual, multi-visual orientation depicts the history of South Africa, and will deepen your understanding of the complexity of our multicultural community.

Wednesday,

Friday & Sunday

Departs from Sandton & Rosebank

hotels from 07:00-07:30

Full Day

R2 305pp

R1 155 per child (Under

12 years)

Minimum 2 pax

Pretoria & Cullinan Diamond Tour The Cullinan Diamond Mine is the site of the World’s oldest & South Africa’s third richest diamond mine which opened in 1902 and together with it founded the Victorian village of Cullinan. It is here that the world’s largest gem quality diamond, a massive 3106 carats, was discovered. This is where the Great & Lesser Stars of Africa, the 2nd and 3rd largest polished diamonds in the World which are now set in the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom originate from.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with the cultural journey of exploration through the Jacaranda City, so called for its breath-taking purple-lined streets when the jacaranda trees are in full bloom. You’re ready and set to trace South Africa's extraordinary history via a range of intriguing museums and monuments, beginning with the legendary Voortrekker Monument, a memorial to the early settlers.

Travel to the Kruger Museum, the private residence of President Paul Kruger of the old Transvaal Republic. End this City Tour with the Union Buildings, a site of the emotionally charged scene which played out at Nelson Mandela's joyful inauguration as president in 1994.

Tuesday,

Thursday & Saturday

Departs from Sandton &

Rosebank hotels from 08:00-08:30

Entrance tickets to

some sites are excluded

Full Day

R2 080pp

R1 042 per child (under

12 years)

Minimum 2 pax

Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safari Magaliesberg Enjoy a Magalies River Valley scenic balloon safari. Hot coffee, tea, biscuits and muffins are served as guests check in at the traditionally exquisite, well-appointed Clubhouse Pavilion at sunrise.

Daily

Departs from Skeerpoort

Balloon Field Weather dependent

60 Minutes (am)

R2 920pp

Minimum 2 pax

Rate excludes transfers

Sun City Segway Embark on an exciting and unique adventure on a Segway.

Daily on request

Segway

Multi-terrain

Lake Glide (+/- 1 hour, incl Learn to ride)

08:00, 10:00,

12:00, 14:00 & 16:00

Arrive 30min before departure at the Sun City Welcome Centre

R495pp

R375pp

Rate excludes

transfers

Pilanesberg National Park scheduled Game Drive

Enjoy a guided safari in the renowned Pilanesberg National Park, a Big Five reserve situated within a 1,300 million-year-old extinct volcanic crater. Here the landscape is as much a feature as the wildlife itself and you will be enthralled by the birds, reptiles and mammals of Africa in their natural habitat.

Daily

Arrive 30min before departure at the Sun City Welcome Centre

3 Hours

(am OR pm)

R610pp

R305 per child (under 16 years)

Rate excludes

transfers

Magaliesberg Canopy Tour The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour takes you on a journey through the ecology and geology of one of the oldest mountain ranges of the world.

Eleven platforms have been built against the cliff and rock faces of the spectacular Ysterhout Kloof, a beautiful gorge carved out of the mountainside, now joined by long steel cables that you slide along to reach the next platform.

Zigzag down the kloof while stopping at each platform to admire the expansive views and surrounding ecology. The Magaliesberg Mountains are home to a wide variety of plant, animal and birdlife watch out for the shy klipspringer jumps from rock to rock below you or look up to spot an endangered black eagle circling above.

Daily

2 hours

R670pp

Rate excludes transfers

Height and weight

limits apply

Helivate Helicopter Services

Executive Flight & Dine: Wisk away to Casalinga or De Hoek County Hotel to enjoy a fine dining experience. (Includes: R300 meal voucher per person)

Joburg City Skyline Scenic: Enjoy the City of Gold's skyline up close. Fly around the Johannesburg CBD, Ellis Park, Gold Reef City, Soccer City and the Johannesburg Zoo.

Sandton Skyline Scenic: A direct flight to Sandton with an en-route view of the Botanical Gardens. See Joburg, Rosebank, Melrose, Randburg, Alexandra, and Monte Casino in the backdrop whilst you get a view of Sandton CBD.

Hartebeespoort Dam Scenic: Fun flight over Krugersdorp Game Reserve, Hartebeespoort Dam, over the dam wall, cable car & majestic Malgaliesburg mountain range.

Heli Romantic Picnic: Arrive in style at a romantic picnic destination. (Includes: A bottle of Champagne & picnic basket)

Heli Tour + Quad Bike & Bushveld Picnic: The ultimate romantic adventure experience. Fly around Hartebeespoort Dam and land for a Quadbike and Champagne Picnic. (Includes: A bottle of Champagne)

Return Sun City Day Trip: Helicopter transfer to Sun City to enjoy the day there.

One hour

Chopper time & 90 minutes dining

35 minute flight

35 minute flight

35 minute flight

20 minutes

Chopper time & 90 minutes picnic time

One hour

Chopper time, 45 minutes

quad biking & a 45 minute

picnic

R4 890pp

R3 200pp

R3 200pp

R3 200pp

R3 400pp

R5 050pp

R7 250pp

Champagne Mountain Hop: Sip on a glass of bubbly while admiring the beautiful view of the Magaliesburg Mountain Range and part of the JGB Skyline from a mountain top. (Includes: A bottle of Champagne)

90 minutes Chopper time

20 minutes Chopper

time & 90 minutes picnic time

R2 650pp

The Cradle 20 Minute Scenic Flight: Zip-around the beautiful surroundings of where humankind originated. One of South Africa's eight World Heritage Sites.

Mountain Top Picnic: Land on a Mountain at Baboon’s Rest for a luxurious mountain top picnic. (Includes: Picnic basket)

Brewery & Distillery Tour: Fly to Black Horse Brewery for lunch and an interactive session with either the distiller or Brew master and enjoy a gin and beer tasting afterwards.

20 minute

scenic flight

20 minute scenic flight &

90 minute picnic time

30 minute

scenic flight & 90 minutes tour

All flights depart

from Krugersdorp Airport

R1 750pp

R4 250pp

R3 300pp

Minimum 2 pax for flights to depart

Groenkloof e-biking:

An exhilarating half-day experience in nature for first-time

e-bikers. All tours are guided at a leisurely pace, offering a soft

adventure nature experience. Public roads are avoided by

starting the cycle at the attraction. Each experience is

accompanied by a professional guide and a support vehicle

allowing for total peace of mind whilst you're exploring. e-Bikes

effectively make the world flat and are exhilarating to drive uphill.

They eat up the steeper hills with minimal effort (depending on

your level of fitness). The views make everything worth it! The

guide and support staff are with you every step of the way,

offering well-timed view stops and water breaks. This e-biking

experience takes you off the well-surfaced roads and onto the

gravel 'jeep' tracks. This is where the real adventure

begins. Participants can expect to see some of the dozen varieties

of animal species including giraffes, ostriches, zebra, and several

varieties of buck. Groenkloof Nature Reserve is a time capsule

that was proclaimed some 125 years ago. The guide will share

interesting things about the birds, the history (including the iron

age caves), and the warring tribes and settlers who made this

paradise, with its abundant water from underground springs,

their home.

Tuesdays,

Thursday &

Saturdays

09:00 OR 12:30

Arrive 30 minutes

prior to tour

departure

Half-Day

R1 460 pp

Minimum 2 pax for

tour to take place

Sightseeing options are to be used as a guideline only. Certain guided tours depart from central points and additional charges may apply for pick up points located outside of the central

points. Important! Due to COVID-19 protocols, numbers are restricted on tours. Please take note that there may be tours that are currently not operating or where days or times may have

changed. Please enquire directly with Thompsons for pricing and additional information. Standard terms & conditions apply