Private Johannesburg Full Day Tour Incl Soweto & Cultural Experience

We contacted Harmam via email. It was a referral from a friend. We arrived inJo'berg at about 2 pm and had six hours to get a flavor of the city, then back to the airport for an international flight. Anthony picked us up and in just six short hours took us so many places before sunset and a few after. We started in the CBD getting a flavor for what the original city looked like, then Apartheid museum (where we spent two hours -needed more time here, for sure), then off to Soweto, Mandela's house and Tutu's house, the cooling towers for a cool picture, FNB Stadium and Mandela Square. Finally, back to the airport. This experience was great and the next trip back, I'll plan on a full day with Harmam (maybe more).

<p>I expected so much more from this Day tour with it being Private and all. The tour stated that it came with a Driver and a guide. The driver was the guide and didn't have any knowledge of simple questions. What really annoyed us was that we contacted the company well in advance as soon as we purchased the package to inquire about the Lion walk. They said that its part of the tour and that for sure we'll be visiting the Lion park. We got there and just missed the Lion Walk time. At no point did the Driver let us know that there were specific time slots for the Lions walk. So we missed out on a great experience. Besides those two hiccups which I'm sure they're aware of now I would say it was an okay tour. Best part of the tour was the food spot the driver took us to.</p>

<p>Consider yourself lucky if you clicked on this package... I am from the US and traveled to Jburg for business and decided to take a day to experience the culture and see some popular sites/take some pics etc. My tour guide Anthony was responsive prior to the set date and on time and had an agenda ready the day of the tours. Everything went smoothly just as I hoped it would. During the tour Anthony also had some good historic commentary and local perspective to add. All in all, he knew the city and destinations inside-out and was tremendous value and very flexible. If I ever go back, Ill use Anthony again. If only I had tour guides like this when I travel to other counties!</p>

<p>Best decision ever to book this tour. Highly recommend if you are just getting to Joburg or if you only have a few days to enjoy everything. Anthony was so knowledgeable, flexible and very funny. The locations are a drive away from each other, but he was able to keep even the getting to each place enjoyable and informative. He had so much knowledge of so many topics as well as took us to all the great spots.</p>

<p>I really enjoyed my day trip with Anthony. He picked me from the airport and timing was very flexible. I did all these in a day, including the Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela's house, Soweto Township, Bungee jump, had Braai local's bbq and last stop at the Lion's Park, where you get to be up close with lion cubs and hugged a cheetah! And in the meantime lots of history during the drives as Anthony is very knowledgeable with both history and politics. <br/> Highly recommend this trip if you need flexibility, enjoy history and have a 1 or 2 days to spare in Joburg.</p>

<p>My husband and I spent an amazing day with Anthony. He arrived at our hotel promptly at the agreed upon time and we started the day with a drive to the Lion Park where we had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the lion cubs and an adult cheetah. We also did a short safari drive where we had the opportunity to see lions, giraffes, zebras and a few other animals. We enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant. My only wish is we had more time to spend at the Apartheid Museum. This was not the tour guides fault though. There simply just wasn't enough time as the museum itself could be a day-trip. I highly recommend this tour with Anthony. He was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and catered the tour to fit our schedule.</p>

<p>Fantastic tour with Anthony that we had. Very knowledgeable, very flexible with the tour itinerary, it was a great way to see the main parts of Johannesburg, our only regret is not having done it earlier during our visit. Highly recommended!!!</p>

<p>Can't say enough about Anthony. He made my trip worth every penny and some. I would suggest doing your homework before arriving just In case you want to see something else. Anthony does his best to ensure you enjoy your ti.e in Johannesburg. I will be returning with my family.</p>

<p>Our first day in Johannesburg couldn't have been better starting off with this trip. We love our guide Joshua, who was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about his country. The Lion Park was amazing, and having 3 baby lions sitting on your lap wanting to play was unlike any experience we have ever had. SOWETO was also an unforgettable experience, and of course the Apartheid Museum was incredible - we just didn't have enough time there to see everything. This was the best first day we could have imagined.</p>

<p>Amazing tour! I'm a solo female traveler and this was a great tour for me! The Lion Park was an incredible experience with a good amount of photos time. My guide made sure I was comfortable and happy at each stop. The lunch was delicious we went to a Braai style restaurant and it was one of the best meals of my trip. I was given as much time as I wanted during each activity. Only thing is entrance fees arn't included in price so that can be an issue if your low on currency. I had such a great time on this tour I decided to do a different tour offered by this company the next day!</p>

<p>Great tour! Our guide picked us up on time and provided us with great history/interesting facts.<br/> He made changes/accommodated our schedule as needed.<br/> The only thing is we had to pay for the entrance fees for a few places but it was fine since the tour itself was pretty cost effective. <br/> Would recommend!</p>

<p>This was a day well spent from start to finish! Email confirmation and follow up call to confirm from Harmam Global Travel, and prompt pickup at my hotel as scheduled. We visited Constitution Hill, the Mandela house, Soweto, the Apartheid museum... so many things! I increased my knowledge of South Africa's history immensely, enjoyed a wonderful lunch, and visited the Lion Park as an added bonus. The driver was extremely knowledgeable and endlessly patient with my never ending stream of questions, and when the day ended, I felt that I had spent it with a friend. Wonderful!</p>

<p>I totally enjoyed my trip in Johannesburg. Anthony, my guide was wonderful, and by the end of the day he became a friend. We ate wonderful barbecue under the Soweto Towers, surrounded by real S. Africans, not tourists, and I really enjoyed watching them enjoy their Sunday afternoon. My time at the Apartheid Museum was a wonderful experience. I sure learned a lot, and truly admired the sacrifices made by Nelson Mandela and the other braves people who worked so hard to bring about change. I saw many results of that on the rest of my trip through an amazing and beautiful country. The only disappointing thing about my day was our failure to get to the Lion Park, due to traffic congestion.</p>

<p>Awesome! Incredible! Fantastic! These words or any words cannot describe the fun, excitement and knowledge gained from our tour of Johannesburg, South Africa. I traveled with my wife, who was attending a conference in Johannesburg recently. She had one full day to enjoy the town prior to the start of her conference. I picked this particular tour since in included all the popular spots in one day. To start with our driver Antony picked us up from the hotel. Another conference attendee ask to join us and Anthony had no problem including him for no additional charge. We started at the Lion Park which was fun and like a mini safari. The next stop was to be the cultural center. I explained to Anthony that we wanted to see and interact with the people more than doing tourist stuff. He had no problem adjusting the tour to meet our desires. After an incredible lunch at a hot spot frequent by locals, which was included in the tour package, we had a driving tour of most of the popular sites. While driving in Soweto we stopped at the towers where I was able to bungee jump from the Soweto towers. After the jump we hung out with the locals at the restaurant/bar at the towers. We danced, drink, sung songs and had a great time. From there we visited Mandela House and all of the Vilakazi Street sites. We interacted with the people there while Anthony kept the riffraff and beggars from bothering us. We left Soweto and traveled to the more prosperous side of town where we stopped at a rooftop poolside bar with incredible views. It was a full day that far surpass my wildest expectations. During the drive Anthony provide running commentary on the history, political, and economic condition of Johannesburg. We were full of questions and he was able to answer most of them. The ones he was unable to answer at that time he found the answers during our stops. The tour was so good I asked Anthony if he could show me some of the spots we missed on this day another day while my wife was at the conference. He agreed and provided me with a second day tour that included the cultural center and the apartheid museum just to name a few of the spots we visited. This was a trip of a lifetime and we owe it all the Anthony. He was flexible and took us to the places we wanted to see and did the things we wanted to do. Everywhere we went it was as if we were VIPs just because we were with Anthony. His knowledge of his hometown, his sincerity, kindness and openness was simple amazing. He started as my tour guide and ended as my friend, no, my brother from another mother. If you are reading this then you should book. Theres no way it could get any better for the price.</p>

<p>It was a great experience. Anthony was AMAZING!!! He is very personable and knowledgeable.</p>

<p>This tour started off promising but was ultimately disappointing. Anthony picked us up and drove us to the Lion Park, and we enjoyed our conversation along the way. At the park, we were joined by another traveler who was driven there by a different driver, allegedly because she was staying in a different part of town. However, with no prior warning, Anthony ditched us while we were on the safari to lead another tour, presumably because he got a better offer at the last minute we had even left some belongings in his car. The other driver, who is not a tour guide he works for Uber and spoke broken English, led the remainder of the tour. Whereas Anthony would have given us a great tour of the city, we ended up paying a lot for a driver who had limited knowledge of the city. </p> <p>Also, the tour does not include your admission prices. You will have to pay for your admission to the Lion Park, Mandela House, and Apartheid Museum. The lunch also was not very good.</p>

<p>Unprofessional, unorganised tour, not worth the money.<br/> Lion parc was the highlight, but different one than advertised.<br/> No chance to make some downtown photos. <br/> Friendly driver though.</p>

<p>Excellent! Anthony arranged all the details over whatsapp which was convenient as I didn't have international roam. What I appreciated the most about the tour was how flexible he was in tailoring it so I could see places of interest to me in Johannesburg. He's incredibly friendly and his enthusiasm for his city also made my tour more enjoyable. Going to Soweto was wonderful and safe as too downtown Joburg.</p>

<p>Wonderful!! Would fly back to South Africa just to do this tour again. Anthony was a phenomenal guide-- friendly and intelligent, informed us of all the happenings and rich history of Johannesburg throughout the day. He tailors the tour to the needs and desires of those on the tour, and makes you feel safe and well taken care of the entire time! Nelson Mandela is one of my heroes and when I told Anthony that, he drove me through town to see all the Mandela related sites and exhibits in addition to the normal itinerary. The Lion Park was a great interactive experience with the animals, the food in Soweto was so delicious, the streets were bustling with entertainment, and the Nelson Mandela home visit and Apartheid Museum were so moving and powerful. The kind of tour that leaves you wanting more of South Africa : Fantastic all around.</p>

<p>Booked this trip on the last day of our Johannesburg leg and Anthony was a great guide! Firstly, we didn't have cell phone access but Anthony contacted me through WhatsApp and we were able to arrange pickup/dropoff locations through chat so that made me feel confident that we were in capable hands. When Anthony picked us up he was very friendly and asked what specifically we were interested in seeing on our tour and tailored the day specifically to our preference and time restrictions. I would recommend this tour and Anthony specifically to other friends who visit Joburg!</p>