From the Dark Enters Light
Guided sightseeing includes a visit to Soweto (Southwestern Township) with a local community member. Along the way, see the neighborhood that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.
Visit Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived with his family from 1946 to around 1960, when he was forced underground to elude arrest. Also learn about the impact of his wife, Winnie Madikizela‑Mandela, known as the “Mother of the Nation” and a formidable anti‑apartheid activist.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Constitution Hill, a museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Local Favorite – A Beacon of Light
Soweto, the largest township in the country, is a part of South Africa’s turbulent past, but this multicultural area is also a reflection of today and hope for tomorrow. Your Local Guide shares insightful stories as you see the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the former neighborhoods of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, featuring the Mandela House—former home of the legendary human rights leader.
Start Time
Jul 12
Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa