South African Historical Trip

6 Nights 7 Days

12+ Age

Africa

There are many reasons why one would want to visit the country of South Africa. Revered to have the maximum number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa, the country’s history and culture definitely serve as major reasons why tourists love to visit this destination. Along with South Africa safari deals, our South Africa tour packages also enable you to explore all the sites in the country that are rich in history and traditions. Along with South Africa’s scenic beauty, history buffs are sure to enjoy exploring all the spots that narrate the tales of an era gone by.

The fabulous trip will begin in Johannesburg, which is the capital of Gauteng and the biggest city in South Africa. You will get to visit the Cradle of Humankind which was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Did you know that Africa is known as the Cradle of Humankind since some of the earliest ancestors of the human race are said to have been born there? This paleoanthropological site houses the biggest volume of human ancestral remains.

Go around the historically vital township of Soweto where you can witness the Hector Pieterson Museum which is situated just two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot in June 1976. The museum provides details regarding the anti-Apartheid Soweto Uprising. Travelers can also make their way to the Regina Mundi Catholic Church which is where people gathered before and also after the anti-apartheid struggle. Providing glimpses of the 20th century history of South Africa is the Apartheid Museum which has events every year to celebrate the end of apartheid in the country.

The KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields also form a part of our South Africa safari deals. After Johannesburg, it’s the history of Cape Town that tourists can uncover. This includes hopping over to Robben Island, which is where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. You can also get the opportunity to visit the Castle of Good Hope, which is famous for being the oldest colonial building to exist in South Africa.

Breathe in some stunning views at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Lighthouse before wrapping up this historically rich tour. Contact our tour specialists or explore our Instagram page to stay informed about the most recent updates on South Africa trip packages and to start planning your vacation.

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5 Star Accommodation
Airplane Transport
Breakfast
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Personal Guide

Tour Plan

Arrive in Johannesburg - Cradle of Humankind

Once you reach the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, you will be greeted by our tour representatives who will take you to your hotel.

After you have freshened up and had some time to relax, you can head out to visit the Cradle of Humankind, which is a paleoanthropological site and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is known to have the world’s biggest concentration of human ancestral remains.

Head back to your hotel later in the evening and get a good night’s sleep.

Soweto - Hector Pieterson Museum

Leave for the township of Soweto on the second day of your trip. Your first stop will be the Hector Pieterson Museum which was named in honor of Hector Pieterson and provides tourists with information about the anti-Apartheid Soweto Uprising.

After that, you will be taken to the Regina Mundi Catholic Church, which is the biggest Roman Catholic church in South Africa. The last stop of the day will be the Apartheid Museum which discusses the history of apartheid in the country.

Durban - KwaZulu-Natal - Isandlwana

Take a flight to the city of Durban where the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal awaits you. Pay a visit to the battlefields where a bloody battle was fought in the 19th century between the British, the Boers, and the Zulus.

You can also learn more about the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift while you’re in the region. Spend the night at a hotel near the battlefields.

Cape Town - Robben Island

Board a flight to Cape Town on the fourth day of your fabulous trip. Once you reach the city, you will be taking a ferry to Robben Island, which is where Nelson Mandela had been imprisoned.

Get back to Cape Town once you’re done exploring the area, after which you can spend the rest of the day as you like.

Castle of Good Hope - District Six Museum

This particular day of your trip will be dedicated to unveiling some of the most popular landmarks in the city of Cape Town. The first spot you will be going to is the Castle of Good Hope which was built in the 17th century and is the oldest surviving building in the country.

Following this, you can head on to the District Six Museum, whose main goal is to allow people to be a part of a community that respects the presence of different kinds of races under one roof. End the day on a bright note by visiting the Bo-Kaap neighborhood which is renowned for its brightly colored homes.

Robben Island Museum - Cape of Good Hope

The Robben Island Museum is where you will be going on the second-last day of your vacation. This is the place that is responsible for maintaining the status of Robben Island as a World Heritage Site.

You will then be driven to Cape Point which is home to the Cape of Good Hope where you can stop and take in the mesmerizing landscapes. Adding to the scenic beauty of the day will be the Cape Point Lighthouse.

Depart from Cape Town

After you are done with your breakfast, you will be heading to the airport to board your flight back home.