The Itinerary

Soweto Township

After collection from your hotel, travel to Soweto - a sprawling cluster of townships on the south-western flank of Johannesburg which gets its name from the English syllabic abbreviation of South Western Township. The township emerged when over 100 000 people of all races and nationalities flocked to the area in search of riches after the discovery of gold in the area. The government at the time, sought to maintain the developing cities for whites while the remainder of the races were forced to develop their own urban settlements. Today, Soweto is one of the largest urban settlements in South Africa. The township is also home to the largest hospital on the continent (and the third largest in the world), Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. From the footbridge of the hospital, enjoy a panoramic view over Soweto.

Hector Pieterson Memorial

Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Orlando West, built in memory of the people who died during the Soweto Youth Uprising on the 16th of June 1976. The museum was the first of its kind in Soweto having been opened in the 16th of June 2002 and named in memory of Hector Pieterson, a young boy who was shot by the Apartheid Police during the political uprising of the youth in Soweto against Bantu education systems. The museum convers the events leading up to and during the Soweto Uprising.

Mandela House Museum

Stop at Mandela House Museum, Nelson Mandelas former humble house in Orlando West. The museum contains an assortment of memorabilia, paintings and photographs of the Mandela family and honorary doctorates bestowed on Nelson Mandela. You can also have a glimpse of the mansion belonging to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in an affluent part of Orlando West. Archbishop Desmond Tutus house and the Sisulu residences are in the same neighbourhood. After a stop for lunch (to own account) you shall proceed to the Apartheid Museum.

Apartheid Museum

Here you will embark on a tour with your ILIOS Travel guide on hand to assist you with insight and information relating to the exhibits. Illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid, the exhibits have been assembled and organised by a multi-disciplinary team of curators, film-makers, historians and designers. They include graphic film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts depicting the events and stories of apartheid. The tour ends with drop off at hotel in the early evening.