Itinerary

1. Pick-Up

   • Depart from Melrose Arch in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
   • Enjoy a brief introduction to the apartheid era from your guide during the 30-minute drive to the first site.

2. Arrival at the Apartheid History Tour

   • Begin your journey with a deep dive into the history of apartheid at the Apartheid Museum.
   • Spend 1.5 to 2 hours exploring thought-provoking exhibits, multimedia displays, and personal stories of the struggle for freedom.

   Mid-Morning

   10:30 AM – Travel to Soweto

   • Depart for Soweto, South Africa’s most famous township, a hub of resistance during the apartheid era.

   11:00 AM – Hector Pieterson Memorial

   • Visit the poignant memorial and museum dedicated to Hector Pieterson, a 12-year-old victim of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
   • Learn about the courage and sacrifices of the youth during the struggle against apartheid.

   11:45 AM – Vilakazi Street and Mandela House

   • Walk along Vilakazi Street, a historical landmark and the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, once lived.
   • Tour Mandela House is now a museum that preserves the legacy of Nelson Mandela.

   Lunch Break

   12:30 PM – Lunch at a Local Soweto Restaurant

   • Savour traditional South African cuisine at a popular eatery in Soweto. Enjoy dishes like bunny chow, braai meat, or pap and stew.

   Afternoon

   01:30 PM – Visit Kliptown or Regina Mundi Church (Optional):

   Depending on the schedule, explore Regina Mundi Church, a pivotal meeting place during the resistance, or visit Kliptown, home to the signing of the Freedom Charter.

3. Departure

   • Depart Soweto and reflect on the day’s experiences during the journey back.

   03:00 PM – Drop-Off at Melrose Arch

   • Tour concludes, leaving you with a deeper understanding of South Africa’s history and its journey to democracy.