GAUTENG & NORTH WEST 2021
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GAUTENG & NORTH WEST
2021
DAYS OF
TOUR DESCRIPTION OPERATION DURATION
Johannesburg City Tour Daily Half Day (am)
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, Departs from Sandton R655pp
with contrasts of every kind round every single corner. & Rosebank Hotels
from
The tour sets off for Constitution Hill, home of South Africa's 08:15-08:45
architectural marvel, the Constitutional Court and site of
Johannesburg's Old Fort Prison. Explore the inner city and the Fort Prison is closed R325 per child
influence the discovery of gold brought before proceeding for on Sundays (Under 12
a visit to the Top of Africa, at the 223m-high Carlton Centre, years)
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 Minimum 2
largest urban forests in the world! pax
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.
Soweto Tour Daily Half Day (pm)
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 Departs from Sandton R740pp
tangible sense of community. & Rosebank Hotels
from
Inside Soweto, visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, and 12:45-13:15
discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his death.
You will pass Mandela House, before your journey continues to Entrance tickets to R370 per child
Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret underground some sites are (Under 12
meetings of the then banned political parties. excluded years)
Finally, you will be taken past the largest stadium in Africa,
Soccer City (nicknamed ‘The Calabash’), and host of the 2010 Minimum 2
FIFA World Cup Final. pax
Journey to Freedom Tuesday, Thursday, Full Day
Many South Africans gave much; some gave all, to achieve a Saturday & Sunday
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 Departs from Sandton R1 275pp
momentous, tumultuous years have been so well documented. & Rosebank Hotels
from 08:30-09:10
The day begins at the Hector Pieterson Museum where you
will discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his Lunch and entrance R635 per child
death. You will pass Mandela House, before your journey tickets to some sites (Under 12
continues to Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret are excluded years)
underground meetings of the then banned political parties.
Lunch will be enjoyed in Soweto at a local restaurant before Minimum 2
visiting the legendary Apartheid Museum. This is an interactive pax
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.
Sun City & Pilanesberg Daily Full Day
National Park Tour
Wild and wonderful - the day begins early with a professionally Departs from Sandton R2 455pp
guided, closed vehicle game drive into Big Five country: the & Rosebank Hotels
Pilanesberg National Park. This fascinating reserve is rich in from
history and wildlife and can be enjoyed by young and old. 06:30-07:00
Close neighbour to this superb natural reserve, is Sun City, one Lunch and entrance R1 235 per
of South Africa's most popular theme resorts, and you'll have tickets to some sites child
full access to the casino for a little flutter or two. For the really are excluded (Under 12
curious, you'll want to visit the Valley of Waves, Swimming years)
Pools, and even enjoy a guided tour of the Lost City.
Minimum 2
pax
City Sightseeing Hop on-Hop off Tour Daily 1 Day Pass
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 Every 30 to 40 minutes R242pp
the city’s hottest spots such as Carlton Centre, The Apartheid
Museum, SAB World of Beer, Newtown, Braamfontein & R135 per child
Constitution Hill. (Under 12
years)
History of Humankind & Wednesday, Friday & Full Day
Sunday
Lesedi Cultural Village
You’re going right back to your beginnings, to the exceptional
World Heritage Site of The Cradle of Humankind. The superb Departs from Sandton R2 305pp
Maropeng Visitor Centre is truly an exciting, world class & Rosebank hotels from
exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our 07:00-07:30
ancestors over the past few million years. R1 155 per
child
From past to present, you’ll be exploring Five cultures at the (Under 12
Lesedi Cultural Village, heart and home to families of a range of years)
African tribes, all living harmoniously in true traditional
homesteads. You’ll be right there experiencing the warmth and Minimum 2
hospitality of people from the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and pax
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.Pretoria & Cullinan Diamond Tour Tuesday, Full Day
The Cullinan Diamond Mine is the site of the World’s oldest & Thursday & Saturday
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 Departs from Sandton R2 080pp
diamond, a massive 3106 carats, was discovered. This is where & Rosebank hotels from
the Great & Lesser Stars of Africa, the 2nd and 3rd largest 08:00-08:30
polished diamonds in the World which are now set in the
Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom originate from. Entrance tickets to R1 042 per
some sites are child
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue with the cultural excluded (under 12
journey of exploration through the Jacaranda City, so called for years)
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 Minimum 2
monuments, beginning with the legendary Voortrekker pax
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.
Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safari Daily 60 Minutes
(am)
Magaliesberg
Enjoy a Magalies River Valley scenic balloon safari. Hot coffee, Departs from R2 920pp
tea, biscuits and muffins are served as guests check in at the Skeerpoort Balloon
traditionally exquisite, well-appointed Clubhouse Pavilion at Field
sunrise.
Weather dependent Minimum 2
pax
Rate excludes
transfersSun City Segway Daily on request R495pp
Embark on an exciting and unique adventure on a Segway.
Segway Multi-terrain R375pp
Lake Glide (+/- 1 hour, Rate excludes
incl Learn to ride) transfers
08:00, 10:00, 12:00,
14:00 & 16:00
Arrive 30min before
departure at the Sun
City Welcome Centre
Pilanesberg National Park scheduled Game Daily 3 Hours
(am OR pm)
Drive
Enjoy a guided safari in the renowned Pilanesberg National Arrive 30min before R610pp
Park, a Big Five reserve situated within a 1,300 million-year-old departure at the Sun
extinct volcanic crater. Here the landscape is as much a feature City Welcome Centre
as the wildlife itself and you will be enthralled by the birds, R305 per child
reptiles and mammals of Africa in their natural habitat. (under 16
years)
Rate excludes
transfers
Magaliesberg Canopy Tour Daily 2 hours
The Magaliesberg Canopy Tour takes you on a journey through
the ecology and geology of one of the oldest mountain ranges R670pp
of the world.
Rate excludes
Eleven platforms have been built against the cliff and rock transfers
faces of the spectacular Ysterhout Kloof, a beautiful gorge
carved out of the mountainside, now joined by long steel Height and
cables that you slide along to reach the next platform. weight limits
apply
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.Helivate Helicopter Services Executive Flight & Dine: One hour Chopper time R4 890pp Wisk away to Casalinga or De Hoek County Hotel to enjoy a & 90 minutes dining fine dining experience. (Includes: R300 meal voucher per person) Joburg City Skyline Scenic: 35 minute flight R3 200pp 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: 35 minute flight R3 200pp 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: 35 minute flight R3 200pp Fun flight over Krugersdorp Game Reserve, Hartebeespoort Dam, over the dam wall, cable car & majestic Malgaliesburg mountain range. Heli Romantic Picnic: 20 minutes Chopper R3 400pp Arrive in style at a romantic picnic destination. time & 90 minutes (Includes: A bottle of Champagne & picnic basket) picnic time Heli Tour + Quad Bike & Bushveld Picnic: One hour Chopper R5 050pp The ultimate romantic adventure experience. Fly around time, 45 minutes quad Hartebeespoort Dam and land for a Quadbike and Champagne biking & a 45 minute Picnic. picnic (Includes: A bottle of Champagne) Return Sun City Day Trip: 90 minutes Chopper R7 250pp Helicopter transfer to Sun City to enjoy the day there. time Champagne Mountain Hop: 20 minutes Chopper R2 650pp Sip on a glass of bubbly while admiring the beautiful view of time & 90 minutes the Magaliesburg Mountain Range and part of the JGB Skyline picnic time from a mountain top. (Includes: A bottle of Champagne)
The Cradle 20 Minute Scenic Flight: 20 minute scenic flight R1 750pp
Zip-around the beautiful surroundings of where humankind
originated. One of South Africa's eight World Heritage Sites.
Mountain Top Picnic: 20 minute scenic flight R4 250pp
Land on a Mountain at Baboon’s Rest for a luxurious mountain & 90 minute picnic time
top picnic.
(Includes: Picnic basket)
Brewery & Distillery Tour: 30 minute scenic flight R3 300pp
Fly to Black Horse Brewery for lunch and an interactive session & 90 minutes tour
with either the distiller or Brew master and enjoy a gin and
beer tasting afterwards.
All flights depart from Minimum 2
Krugersdorp Airport pax for flights
to depart
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.
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