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About this trip

Four days that pair South Africa's apartheid history with a Big 5 game drive, moving between Soweto, Pretoria and Pilanesberg.

You start in Gauteng, a region built on the 1886 gold rush and shaped by the struggle to end segregation, before heading out to the capital and then into the bush for wildlife.

It suits anyone who wants context alongside the game viewing rather than safari on its own.

What you'll do

  • Explore Soweto and its history
  • Visit the Apartheid Museum
  • See Pretoria (Tshwane), 50km from Johannesburg, and its museums and landmarks
  • Game drive in Pilanesberg in search of the Big 5
Good to know
  • Requires a minimum of 2 adults to run
  • Itinerary can change with weather or other circumstances
  • Bring sun block, a sunhat, walking shoes, binoculars and a camera
Price history

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Tour dupe
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£511 less all-in
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Getting there

Johannesburg
One-way · arrive 24 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Johannesburg · 24 Jul – 25 Jul

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