Outlook Day Tours

The Apartheid Museum chronicles a dark time in the country’s history and the impact that it had on the nation. The museum itself has a distinct design and houses around 22 individual exhibition areas that tell the story of the rise and fall of apartheid, documents significant events in the country's history as well as illustrates the stories of the people that lived through it.

These carefully-curated exhibitions include provocative film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts showing the events and stories that occurred during apartheid times. It’s a truly humbling experience and is certainly worth seeing.

Soweto, formed from the words South Western Township, has a deep and significant history. Once known for violent clashes during apartheid times and tragedy, it’s become a symbol of the culture and heritage that present-day South Africa is known for. Vilakazi Street - quite possibly the most widely-known street in Soweto - is famous for being home to not one but two Nobel Prize winners, namely Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

Other noteworthy attractions to see in Soweto include the Hector Pieterson Museum and Mandela House, as well as a host of shops and restaurants that offer visitors a taste of traditional South African cuisine.

South Africa has a rich and diverse heritage, which is why it is fondly known as the Rainbow Nation. Lesedi Cultural Village gives guests insight into some of these cultures and celebrates them through a colourful and traditional demonstration of dance as well as a walk through traditional dwellings and insight into the beliefs of each culture.

There's also a colourful art and craft market where visitors can take a piece of South Africa home with them - from authentic jewelry to clothing, masks, musical instruments and other many other memorabilia.