Kelly South Africa

Soweto: On the south-western outskirts of Johannesburg, Soweto was developed as a township for black people under the Apartheid system. Soweto is a city with a population of 3 million, consisting of about 50 suburbs and several squatter camps. Most of the struggle against apartheid was fought in and from Soweto. Places to visit include the, Sharpeville Memorial Site and former president Nelson Mandela’s home, as well as…..

Regina Mundi Church: a central meeting point for many anti-apartheid organizations during the struggle.
Wandie’s Place: Soweto’s coolest ‘shebeen’ (tavern/bar) where high rollers, dignitaries and tourists hang out.
The Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum: This museum offers a detailed account of the 1976 uprising which spread throughout South Africa and eventually led to the fall of Apartheid.
Vilikazi Street: This is the only street in the world to house two Nobel Peace Prize winners – Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.

City of Pretoria/Tshwane: The ‘jacaranda city’ and the administrative capital of South Africa. Tshwane hosts many museums, memorials and old buildings. Some places to visit include…

The National Zoological Gardens: This is the largest zoo in the country and boasts an aquarium and reptile park as well as many species of animal and plant life, picnic spots, restaurants and a train and cable car to get you from one side of the 6km long zoo to the other.
www.zoo.ac.za
The Union Buildings: This is the administrative headquarters of the South African Presidency and is a masterpiece of colonial architecture.
www.virtualtourguide.co.za/union-buildings-in-pretoria
The Voortrekker Monument and Nature Reserve: This is an impressive architectural landmark, a memorial to the Great Trek and a shrine to Afrikaanerdom.
www.voortrekkermon.org.za

There are also various museum ‘houses’ where you can get a glimpse of old colonial architecture and lifestyle of former presidents or pioneers of the Voortrekker era:

www.tshwanetoursim.com
www.tshwane.gov.za/tourism

The Cradle of Humankind: Take a tour to the Cradle of Humankind, in Sterkfontein, Gauteng’s famous World Heritage Site - where caves have produced nearly half of the world’s hominid fossil discoveries. Close to the Cradle is the Kromdraai Wonder Cave, as well as the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.
www.sterkfontein.co.za

The Apartheid Museum: An extraordinarily powerful museum dedicated to South Africa’s darkest days. It documents the struggle for freedom, to ensure that younger South Africans don't forget the sacrifices which were made on their behalf.
www.apartheidmuseum.org

Constitution Hill: The Constitutional Court of South Africa is a historical landmark and a unique architectural symbol of South Africa’s democracy. On this site, once the Old Fort Prison Complex, commonly known as Number Four, political prisoners and common criminals awaited their trials.
www.constitutionhill.org.za

Top of Africa: Get a wonderful view of the City of Gold from the 50th floor of the Carlton Centre in downtown Johannesburg.
Tel: +27 11 308 1331

The Johannesburg Zoo: Get up close to the big five and more. Moonlight tours also available.
www.jhbzoo.org.za

Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens: One of the great escapes of Johannesburg, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort, is almost 300 hectares of landscaped and natural veld that is a haven for birds and a popular picnic spot for Gautengers.
www.sanbi.org/sisulu/mainpage.htm

Croc City Crocodile Farm: Croc City Crocodile Farm provides the opportunity for the public to observe one of the world's most spectacular predators at close range. Croc City is home to more than 800 crocodiles, ranging from hatchlings, to large adults of over four metres in length.
www.croccity.co.za

Gold Reef City: Still one of the pillars of our economy, a visit to the recreated 19th century gold mining town of Johannesburg (Gold Reef City) is not to be missed.
www.goldreefcity.co.za