What tours are available in Johannesburg?
There are plenty of tours to choose from when visiting Johannesburg and many tour operators to choose from as well. But Moafrika Tours seems to be the best one you can choose. They offer all kind of excursions in and around Johannesburg and to decide which ones to book is very hard to do. MoAfrika Tours is based in Johannesburg to give its clients the most authentic experience.
Here is a list of possible tours you could choose from when booking through MoAfrika Tours.
This is one of our top sellers! Come with us on this full day tour to Pilanesberg & Sun City, packed with adventure and wildlife.
Early morning departure to Pilanesberg National Park. South Africa’s fourth largest game park is situated in a crater in the Bojanala Region of the North West Province. This crater is the product of a volcano that erupted many millions of years ago. This extinct volcano has evolved to become one of the most fascinating landscapes for you to visit. By the flever Genesis project the majority of South Africa’s wildlife is now found in the Pilanesberg game reserve.
The park covers an area of 55 000 hectares. More than 7000 animals live here in a free and unhindered environment. Pilanesberg is home to all of the BIG 5 (elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo and lion) and we guarantee that you will be able to tick off most on your list of game sightings! Other animals that you may encounter are zebra, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, hippo, crocodile, jackal, wild cat, various antelope as well as over 300 bird species…the list is endless.
Pilanesberg offers over 200 km of roads for guided or self-drive game viewing. On our tour you enjoy an extensive game drive conducted by an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide who will answer all your questions about the fascinating wildlife and environment. Bring your camera to have a permanent record of all the wild animals and the spectacular landscape this National Park has to offer.
After our wildlife adventure we head out to the Palace of the Lost City. It is part of the Sun City complex. The Palace of the Lost City is known as one of the most extraordinary hotels in the world.
We will take you on a tour through the Palace during which your guide will share some cool facts with you about the architecture of this impressive complex. The building has a unique interior boasting impressive sculptures and handmade furniture. We won’t tell you right now, you just have to see for yourself!
After this full day adventure we head back to Johannesburg in the late afternoon. One thing is for sure: you will have plenty to talk about on the way back!
Is Soweto an area that intrigues you? Would you like to experience as much of Soweto as you can during your time in Johannesburg? Then book this tour! In two days we show you all around Soweto. You’ll learn a lot about the culture and history on day one, when we take you on our Soweto Tour and on day two you will have great fun on a bicycle tour through Kliptown, a suburb of Soweto.
On our way to Soweto we pass by the National Football Stadium City, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the World Cup 2010. We enter the Diepkloof area, where we will take a walk past vendors selling just about anything.
In Orlando West we visit Vilakazi Street- drive past the former home of Nelson Mandela and past the home of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will have an opportunity to relive a part of the Soweto uprising on 16 June 1976. On that tragic day an innocent little boy called Hector Pieterson gave up his life and kick-started the liberation of South Africa.
We continue our trip with a tour of the Regina Mundi Church. The church was a meeting point during the early times of the anti-apartheid movement. We continue our tour driving into one of the shanty towns where you get to interact with some of the locals.
By now you have seen the good, the bad and the ugly facets of Soweto. We drive past the Soweto Campus of the Johannesburg University and end our tour with a stop at the largest hospital in the world: Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Let hospitality and holiday vibe overwhelm you at Lebo Backpackers, a colourful and atmospheric accommodation establishment in a suburb of Soweto. Spend the night in a comfortable double room. ‘Hot’ breakfast is included.
The following morning you’ll explore Kliptown by bike! On the bicycle tour you will cycle through the area of Kliptown accompanied by a guide who lives in the area. Learn more about Kliptown’s history, meet people from the area and learn about life in Kliptown today. You will also have the opportunity to meet leaders and youth members of SKY (Soweto Kliptown Youth) and be introduced to their work and activities. During this tour you will experience daily Soweto life real close-up and personal. Your experienced guides will make sure you have a great time during this tour!
Note: A minimum of two people is required for this tour.
This tour can start at 09:00 or at 14:00.
Are you looking for good fun? Do you enjoy thrilling rides? Then Gold Reef City is the answer! This half day activity is great fun for everybody.
Just outside the centre of Johannesburg lies the famous theme park Gold Reef City. This theme park offers a fantastic range of attractions, amongst the best in Africa. Experience the excitement, buzz and energy of Gold Reef City. This is where Jozi comes to play!
Visitors keep returning to experience the world class facilities of this theme park. Whether it’s indulging in one of the many restaurants, watching a show at the Theatre, the excitement of gaming, experiencing a 4-D movie or the thrill of the rides or the anticipation of a big win at the casino, Gold Reef City has it all!
There are plenty of other tours that Moafrika Tours offers so why not check out their website at http://www.moafrikatours.com
South Africa Tours and Travel
South Africa is a country rich in culture and heritage, fast-paced, dynamic and cosmopolitan. It is renowned for its array of natural attractions – from the stretches of untouched beaches, to the rolling mountains and game reserves teeming with some of the world’s most magnificent bird and wildlife species. It is also known for gold mining and cities that bustle with life and activity.
It is recommended that a tour of South Africa should last at least 2 weeks – as this is the ideal amount of time to experience the diversity of the country and soak up the magic of this Rainbow Nation. With the FIFA 2010 World Cup™ drawing closer, South Africa is gearing up for a year of excitement and bubbling with anticipation to welcome visitors from all over the world!
You could spend an entire lifetime in South Africa and still not manage to experience all the wonders the country has to offer. That said, if you are embarking on a South Africa tour, be sure to add these world-famous destinations and activities to your itinerary. Bring your binoculars, your camera, an open heart and a spirit of adventure!
Cape Agulhas in the Cape Overberg marks the southern most tip of the African continent and a must-visit destination on your South African tour. This quaint seaside town boasts homely bed and breakfasts and a pristine stretch of coastline. Visit the lighthouse, one of the oldest in South Africa and witness a panoramic view of the ocean. Be sure to keep an eye out for Southern Right whales and bottlenose dolphins – the area’s local aquatic residents. Take a quiet stroll to the official Cape Agulhas plaque, a landmark of the place where the warm waters of the Indian Ocean meet the icy waters of the Atlantic.
Another location not to be missed on your tour of South Africa is the De Hoop Nature Reserve, one of the largest areas that has been well maintained and cared for by the Cape Nature Conservation. In this gorgeous area, you’ll drive past fields littered with colourful flowering fynbos, the dominant vegetation group of this area. The terrestrial nature of the reserve is an ideal habitat for a number of animals, so be sure to keep an eye out for mountain zebra, the rare bontebok and the ever-present baboons of the area. De Hoop Nature reserve is a birders paradise – so keep your bird book at hand to tick off all the resident species you may come across.
Wind your way along the scenic Garden Route Accommodation on your South Africa tour – a must visit, beautiful stretch of land. Along this route, you will have the opportunity to explore many costal towns like Knysna, the picturesque seaside town situated on a lagoon. If you are looking for adventure on your tour of South Africa, then be sure to stop by Bloukrans bridge – one of the world’s highest and most exhilarating bungee jumps! Surfing enthusiasts should carry on along the Garden Route to Jeffrey’s Bay – where some of the world’s most famous surfing events take place. It’s a magical place to relax and observe the famed “tube” waves. While in this area, a great idea is to experience the Addo Elephant National Park, where you will have the chance to see the Big 5!
The South African Wild Coast is a rugged stretch of pristine coastline and an ideal spot for anglers and nature lovers to visit. Book a Pilanesberg Tours when visiting the country. Whether you are looking for a rustic tented beach hut or the excitement of a casino, the Wild Coast will surpass all of your expectations. Braaied fish, boogie boarding and lounging under the sun is mandatory, at least once, on any tour of South Africa!
Another breathtaking place to snap magnificent shots of the wild flowers or merely marvel at the rock formations is the Golden Gate National Park. This park is set on the edge of the Drakensburg Mountains, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. When you visit, you will see why this majestic natural mountain range is internationally acclaimed. KwaZulu-Natal boasts many hiking trails, including one to the Tugela Falls – this is not only good for the body, but when you witness the water cascading down over the famed “amphitheatre”, you will realise it is truly good for the soul. A hike, whether it be in a forest, on a mountain, or even in a game park is also a must on a South African tour.
The city lights will inspire you when you visit the buzzing cities of Cape Town or Johannesburg Tours. Given its rich history derived from the famous gold rush, Johannesburg Airport Accommodation is worth a few days visit on your South African tour. Not only is it a shopping Mecca, there are also various museums that document the cultural and historical journey of people though the eras. In Johannesburg, you can also go on a township tour of the vibrant Soweto, world-famous for the coverage it received during the apartheid era and now famous for its music and jovial shebeens (local bars). You can even visit the former home of former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela, not to mention taking the plunge and taking a tour of the old goldmines, 700ft underground at Gold Reef City. Cape Town is another must visit city – with Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the vibrant V&A Waterfront, you will be in awe for the duration of your stay.
A South African tour is sure to awaken your senses, talk to your soul and leave you with memories of a well-lived adventure. The diversity, the culture and the landscape of the country allow any traveller to find what they are looking for. Before you leave experience a Soweto Tours, you will not regret it.
