Experiences

Heritage and nature excursions

half day R2100 / Full Day R4200

Head to the exquisite Pilansberg mountains for a guided game drive, a day of hiking or a picnic. The mountain range is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo), while the Mankwe Dam is an excellent spot for bird-watching or watching wildlife visit the watering hole.

Visit the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This paleoanthropological marvel is home of the world-famous “Mrs Ples” – a 2.05-million-year-old fossil of an early human ancestor.

Experience a warm, traditional welcome at the Lesedi Cultural Village for a taste of Africa’s tribal history. Enjoy dancing, ethnic food and drink and local curios.

Inner city tours

half day R2100 / Full Day R4200

Explore Johannesburg’s historic CBD with visits to the Rand Club, established in 1887, and Chancellor House, the first black-run law firm where titans Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo practised. Highlights include James Finley’s bookshop with rare African maps, art celebrating the gold rush era and modern exhibits at Standard Bank Gallery. Finish your trip with a unique South-African “kota” lunch.

Experience the ultimate artistic and culinary experience in Maboneng, one of Forbes’ 12 coolest neighborhoods globally. Start with a tour highlighting public art and murals that redefine the city’s image, visit Arts on Main, home to William Kendridge, and the Kwa mai mai traditional healers market, known for its street food culture. Optional: make a reservation for dinner at the Marabi Club, a premier jazz venue.

Celebrate South Africa’s recent history by visiting some of the defining sites of our young democracy. Take in the world-famous Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill and Mandela House.

Visit Soweto, notable for its significant role in the anti-apartheid movement and the home of Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. The tour includes the Hector Peterson Memorial Museum, a walk through historical Vilakazi Street – home to two Nobel Prize winners – and a traditional beer tasting, “umqombothi”. Finish up at Orlando Power Station, an adventure hub offering unique activities like the world’s only bungee jump between two towers.