7 Days South Africa tour
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7 Days South Africa tour
By Atamela Tours
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This tour is for people who have not visited Johannesburg before or have been or not been to South Africa. Our city of Johannesburg receives a lot of negative Press, so most people are reluctant to come visit.
This tour takes away all the reservation a client might have had about my country/city because we (Atamela Tour) take care of the client from day one on arrival till the last day. Clients can decide what they want to do thereafter, they can either take a flight to Cape Town or any other destination of their choice.
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 18-49
Duration: 7 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, French
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Alcoholic Beverages
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- O. R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18403P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18403P5
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- Laurasmoss0 contributionsSoweto and Jo’burg half day tourAmazing tour! Thuli is very knowledgeable and knows exactly where to take you for an authentic tour of Joburg and Soweto. We only had time for a half day tour but she was able to show us so much which included cool local areas and restaurants. Thuli took us to a project in Soweto where we had a separate guide walk us around (very interesting!). Highly recommend!!Written 8 January 2019
- Celeste T0 contributionsBreadth and depthWe had just shy of 48 hours in Johannesburg and wanted to see as much as possible. On our only full day, we engaged Thuli for an all day Contrast tour. The tour covered a LOT of ground, both literally and figuratively, including townships, suburbs, central business district and up-and-coming arts areas. From Sandton to Alexandra, downtown to Soweto, Melville to Maboneng (it was Sunday!). We drove, got out and walked as appropriate, shopped, lunched. We are still, a month later talking about and unpacking the amount of information, observations and experiences. Born and raised in Jo'burg, Thuli lived in Germany for 6 years and has a unique insider/outsider perspective into her hometown. Highly recommended.Written 25 March 2018
- toomanyteddybears0 contributionsTwo-day tour of JohannesburgWe arranged with Thuli for her two-day tour of Johannesburg. It was a thorough and at many times sobering view of a city that has come a long way since the end of Apartheid, but still faces many challenges. We visited the poorest and richest neighborhoods, the Apartheid Museum, sites relevant to Nelson Mandela's life and career, and both older and revitalized parts of the downtown. Thuli and her staff were always prompt, friendly, and very willing to discuss both the difficult and triumphant past (and present) of the city and its residents. Thuli always made sure that we were well taken care of. Even if you're not a big fan of jazz, consider arranging with Thuli for the evening at a Johannesburg jazz club. The venue, food and music made for a great evening!Written 26 August 2017
- Desmond M0 contributionsWell done!My family of 4 spent 2 days with Thuli on the Contrast and Soweto tours. Although the schedule was tight, Thuli squeezed in all the sights that we wanted to see. We really enjoyed our tour with Thuli. Thuli's love and passion for SA is clear and sincere.Written 15 July 2017
- Friederike A0 contributionsA great experience which everyone should makeMy boyfriend and I spent one day with Thuli which was the perfect start to get to know Johannesburg and its people. We combined the Contrast Tour with the Johannesburg and Soweto Tour. The visits of the different parts of the city (e.g. Sandton, Melville, Alexandra, the Apartheid Museum, Soweto etc.) help us now to better understand Johannesburg and its history. We are already planning on flying back to Johannesburg - especially to feel the warm-hearted and welcoming atmosphere again!Written 4 December 2016
- TheresaTrump0 contributionsA tour buzzing with surprize experiencesThank you, Thuli, for making our Johannesburg-Soweto trip one of our great memories! We had a mixed group, which included our two teenage children, our daughter's exchange student friend from Germany and 2 business friends. A true mix of cultures. All of us, from me growing up in Johannesburg, to our European guest and a girl that comes from a village in the Freestate, learnt something new and intetesting. We loved the vibe at the art markets in Maboneng and the old history of inner Jo'burg. Having drinks in Soweto at a Shabeen was fun, and the meal at Vilekazi Restaurant was excellent. En experience highly recommended for all.Written 14 September 2016
- Dirk F0 contributionsUnique and excellent!We did a three-hour-tour around Johannesburg with Atamela. It was our first experience in South Africa and a great one, it could not have been better at all. Thuli, our guide, is so passionate and really driven by the desire to bring her guests straight to the people and the heart of her country. We got in touch with two families, had a trip around Soweto and an African market. We felt absolutely safe in Atamela's Volkswagen van and, listening to Thuli and her likeable driver while driving, we learnt a lot more about the history of South Africa than we could have read in a dozen travel books.Written 5 September 2016
- mario130 contributionsTour of Johannesburg and SowetoMy wife and I contacted Atamela Tours after noticing her high ratings on Tripadvisor. We were not disappointed. Thuli treated us as long lost family members. She accommodated us on short notice for a 6 hour tour. We visied areas of Johannesburg which we later discovered were best visited with a trusted guide. Thuli was very knowledgeable with her history of South Africa and the way Johannesburg and its townships have dealt with the dissolution of Apartheid. So fascinating to hear a locals perspective and experience of Soweto and the country's politics. Visited a local school in Soweto and enjoyed a visit with a group of students and their principal that we will never forget. Thuli arranged a great tour for us and we missed her that much more the next day when we were robbed crossing the Mandela bridge.She had warned us to be vigilant and advised us against independent travel through the redeveloped newly gentrified hip neighborhoods and we later wished we had listened. We highly recommend Thuli and Atamela Tours as we would advise any travellers to use guides or tours when visiting Johannesburg.Written 24 July 2016
- TonyP610 contributionsA real experience!We took a day tour with Thuli and felt that we really got to experience Johannesburg & Soweto. Thuli really shares herself and will take you deep into the city and make it come alive. A highlight of our South African adventure.Written 21 May 2016
- Kathy12900 contributionsThuli was great!Booked Thuli after reading reviews on Trip Advisor and was not disappointed. We spent much longer than we agreed upon, as we were stuck in traffic and Thuli knew we really wanted to learn about Soweto. Our day started Soweto at a local school. I had my nine-year with us and she really wanted to see a school. We were able to meet with some teachers and pop in a few classrooms.. Next, we went in Joburg where she explained the history and how areas of wealth came to be right next to some of the poorest areas in the city. We were able to visit the township of Alexandra and meet a local family and see their home. We also checked out an up and coming funky area of Joburg and Thuli took us to a great dress shop, where we were able to buy fantastic, African dresses, handmade by a young female entrepreneur. She uses African cloth and combines them in a modern style, focusing on all different body types. Finally, we ended up in Soweto, seeing different neighborhoods, the towers and spending a little time at the market. Thuli is very knowledgeable, easy to be with, open to making the tour what you want and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend her tours.Written 25 April 2016
- DasStreifenhorn0 contributionsAn amazing experienceAfter contacting Thuli on short notice, she still managed to plan a tour for us, which fit our schedule perfectly. After she picked us up at our hotel, we got the first impression of Johannesburg from a nice vantage point and Thuli provided us with interesting historic background information, to get us started off. After that, she walked us through interesting parts of the city, pointing out the contrasts that Johannesburg provides and always giving us insight into what living here really means. After the most impressive visit to the Apartheit Museum, she rounded off the tour with a visit to Soweto and surroundings. We all had a great time and now see the city with eyes a little changed. Highly recommended!Written 15 November 2015
- Weeebay0 contributionsNever take tours, but this was one of best experiences in 2 months in SA!We spent the winter (IE- the summer) in South Africa, and this tour with Thuli was one of the highlights. We had two small kids with us which didn't make things easy but Thuli and her driver were terrific, the tour was genuinely interesting and gave us a sense of being in the actual place (Soweto) and not just passing through in some giant bus like a pack of wild tourist-hyenas... As the title of review says, we generally don't do tours and don't hire guides, but this was a happy exception. We spent most of the time walking around Soweto and not stuck in a vehicle... highly recommended.Written 2 September 2015
- Ben H0 contributionsWe had a fantastic day touring Soweto with Thuli. Brilliant!!!We only had half a day before catching our flight but really wanted to see Soweto and Thuli was the perfect guide. She kept all of us (including a 16 and 18 year old) really interested with all the history, stories and culture and kept us completely on schedule. We felt completely safe in her hands and knew we were getting access to places we just wouldn't know about without her. It was a completely bespoke and personal service and really made our holiday. We'll be coming back for a more extensive tour when we're next in Jo'burg. The Harrison Family - Brighton, UKWritten 22 July 2015
- Michael T0 contributionsThoughtful & professional guided toursThis privately managed tour company based in Johannesburg provides the opportunity to work with the owner to tailor make a tour to fit ones own interest and timeframe. The enthusiastic owner and CEO, Thuli Khumalo, is extremely professional and really "knows her stuff". Her mission really is to bring the tourist closer to her love, being South Africa. We were treated to a very personal visit to Soweto which gave us a very thorough and clear picture of history and hopes for the future. Casual stops in town, at a bar to chat with locals, and closing with a meal close to the Nelson Mandela museum and just up the road from Desmond Tutu's house, provided great insight and got our first visit to the area off to a memorable start. Thuli is a consummate guide, and if we were looking again for a hand made itinerary in the area, we would not hesitate to contact her again.Written 11 October 2013
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Alain M
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Hello François tour in South Africa
from the South, by "Thé Travel Café", we would like to congratulate François and JD and their entire team, without forgetting Florence who accompanied us from the beginning to the end of our journey, for the quality of their service, the trip was organized in a perfectly precise manner from start to finish, down to the smallest detail, in a small, very well-constructed booklet. You introduced us to a very pretty country which frankly deserves to be visited. So if the readers of this little message wish to visit these African landscapes, I can testify that Thé Travel Café is an excellent address that I highly recommend without hesitation. These two people are very welcoming, perfectly organized, and what's more, very friendly. So one last time Bravo and Thank you. Alain and Monique. South Africans, through "Thé Travel Café", we would like to congratulate François and JD and their entire team, without forgetting Florence who accompanied us from the beginning to the end of our journey, for the quality of their service, the trip was organized in a perfectly precise manner from start to finish, down to the smallest detail, in a small, very well-constructed booklet. You introduced us to a very pretty country which frankly deserves to be visited. So if the readers of this little message wish to visit these African landscapes, I can testify that Thé Travel Café is an excellent address that I highly recommend without hesitation. These two people are very welcoming, perfectly organized, and what's more, very friendly. So one last time Bravo and Thank you. Alain and Monique.
from the South, by "Thé Travel Café", we would like to congratulate François and JD and their entire team, without forgetting Florence who accompanied us from the beginning to the end of our journey, for the quality of their service, the trip was organized in a perfectly precise manner from start to finish, down to the smallest detail, in a small, very well-constructed booklet. You introduced us to a very pretty country which frankly deserves to be visited. So if the readers of this little message wish to visit these African landscapes, I can testify that Thé Travel Café is an excellent address that I highly recommend without hesitation. These two people are very welcoming, perfectly organized, and what's more, very friendly. So one last time Bravo and Thank you. Alain and Monique. South Africans, through "Thé Travel Café", we would like to congratulate François and JD and their entire team, without forgetting Florence who accompanied us from the beginning to the end of our journey, for the quality of their service, the trip was organized in a perfectly precise manner from start to finish, down to the smallest detail, in a small, very well-constructed booklet. You introduced us to a very pretty country which frankly deserves to be visited. So if the readers of this little message wish to visit these African landscapes, I can testify that Thé Travel Café is an excellent address that I highly recommend without hesitation. These two people are very welcoming, perfectly organized, and what's more, very friendly. So one last time Bravo and Thank you. Alain and Monique.
Written 25 February 2024
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Kathrin Q
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Sept 2022
7 Tage Südafrika Tour
Amazing!
Ich habe bei Thuli eine 7 Tage Südafrika Tour gebucht und bin immer noch überwältigt was ich alles in den 7 Tagen sehen konnte. Ich bin schon vor 20 Jahren hier gewesen, aber es war eine Bereicherung mit jemand der hier lebt Zeit verbringen zu dürfen und geschichtliche Hintergründe zu erfahren. Sie war immer freundlich, pünktlich (was für uns deutsche ja sehr wichtig ist ;-) ) Meine Reise begann in Johannesburg ( Soweto Tour, Apartheidmuseum, Rosebank, Melville, Gardenroute Knysna, Mossel Bay in Richtung Kapstadt.
Danke Thuli für die wundervolle Zeit !
Amazing!
Ich habe bei Thuli eine 7 Tage Südafrika Tour gebucht und bin immer noch überwältigt was ich alles in den 7 Tagen sehen konnte. Ich bin schon vor 20 Jahren hier gewesen, aber es war eine Bereicherung mit jemand der hier lebt Zeit verbringen zu dürfen und geschichtliche Hintergründe zu erfahren. Sie war immer freundlich, pünktlich (was für uns deutsche ja sehr wichtig ist ;-) ) Meine Reise begann in Johannesburg ( Soweto Tour, Apartheidmuseum, Rosebank, Melville, Gardenroute Knysna, Mossel Bay in Richtung Kapstadt.
Danke Thuli für die wundervolle Zeit !
Written 13 September 2022
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Is it excluding hotels during the 7 days trip?
Written 18 April 2022
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