A RAINBOW JOURNEY
A Rainbow Journey celebrates South Africa’s 10 years of Democracy.
Programme One, Footsteps Through Time, looks at how the country has changed over the past 10 years and how its history has shaped South Africa’s present. The journey starts on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in exile. We then visit Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum and Soweto, once home to both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu and one of the townships at the heart of the struggle against the Apartheid regime.
We then look back a little further visiting Sterkfontein, known as the Cradle of Humankind and the site of the earliest traces of humanity on the planet. And in the Ukhahlamba-Drakensbergs Mountains we discover two of the 600 rock art sites belonging to the San people.
Our final stop is the battlefields of KwaZulu Natal, taking in the Isandlwana and the more commercial Shakaland.
Treading
The Landscape, Programme Two, looks at South Africa’s
diverse scenery and the activities on offer. We kick off on
safari exploring the bush of Kruger Park, Lukimbi Lodge and
Kapama Game Reserve where we experience Mpumalanga’s stunning
scenery on an elephant safari, night-time game drive and hot
air ballooning. KwaZulu Natal’s World Heritage Sight,
the St Lucia Wetlands, is one of the country’s most beautiful
and varied eco system and a huge attraction for nature lovers.
Finally we explore South Africa’s urban culture taking
in Durban, the hub of KwaZulu Natal’s business and industry
and one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the world, and
notorious Johannesburg, which despite being one of the world’s
youngest urban players, is the most powerful commercial centre
on the African continent.
TOURIST BOARD INFORMATION
South Africa Tourism
Brochure Requests: +44 (0)870 155 0044
Tel: +44 (0)20 8971 9364
Fax: +44 (0)20 8944 6705
E-Mail: info@southafrica.net
Website: www.southafrica.net
LOCAL TOUR COMPANIES
JMT Tours and Safaris
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Sizwene Tours
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Africa Dimension
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Tread Lightly Tours and Safaris
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Shakabarker Tours
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DESTINATIONS
JOHANNESBURG
Apartheid Museum
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00. Closed Mondays. Fee: R25 for adults, R 12 for children and pensioners, and R 6 per pupil for school groups. |
Sterkfontein Caves and Cradle of Humankind
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 9:00 - 16:00. Closed on Mondays. Tours run on the hour and last 45 minutes. Fee: R20 for adults, R10 for children |
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Gauteng Tourism
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Museum Africa
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00. |
DURBAN
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal
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KwaMuhle, Durban
Hours: Mon-Sat: 8:30 to 16:00, Sun & Public Holidays: 11:00 to 16:00. |
MPUMALANGA (KRUGER NATIONAL
PARK)
Mpumalanga Tourism
Tel: +27 (0)13 752 7001
Fax: +27 (0)13 759 5441
E-Mail: mtanlpsa@cis.co.za
Website: www.mpumalanga.com
CAPE TOWN
Western Cape DMO
Tel: +27 (0)21 426 5639
Fax: +27 (0)21 426 5640
E-Mail: info@capetourism.org
Website: www.tourismcapetown.co.za
ACCOMMODATION
JOHANNESBURG
The Saxon Hotel
Located in the Sandhurst suburb of Sandton, this hotel is where Nelson Mandela lived after his release from prison and where he edited his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom. The hotel is set in six acres of landscape gardens and hosts 26 suites. The hotel includes a spa, gym, dining room, 24-hour room service, beauty salon, and heated pool. |
The Grace Hotel
Rosebank,
Jo’burg The hotel has 73 rooms, and includes a
restaurant, full service spa, heated outdoor pool, gym, and
24-hour room service. There is also a conference room and boardroom. |
DURBAN
Beverly Hills Hotel
Umhlanga
Light House Road
Umhlanga Rocks
PO Box 71
Umhlanga Rocks 4320
South Africa
Tel: + 27 (0)31 561 2211
Fax: + 27 (0)31 561 3711
E-mail: ContactUs@Southernsun.com
Website: www.southernsun.com
Only twenty minutes by car from Durban along a sub-tropical drive is the Beverly Hills Hotel at Umhlanga Rocks. The hotel includes two restaurants, two lounges, pool, tennis court, and 24-hour room service. This stylish hotel is set on a rise overlooking the Indian Ocean, offering glorious views of miles of unspoiled beaches. Renowned for its superb personal service, the hotel exudes charm and sophistication.
MPUMALANGA
Kapama Game Lodge
Kruger
National Park Kapama Lodge has 20 luxurious, air-conditioned chalets, and all overlook a lake and have en-suite facilities. There is a swimming pool and a fabulous sitting room. The lodge offers game drives and tracking Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard. |
Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park Lukimbi Safari Lodge is a stunning new lodge situated in the easily accessible southern portion of the Kruger National Park. It offers a range of game drives and guided walks. It is surrounded by 37 000 acres of exclusive use prime game and wilderness area. Its 14 spacious suites feature stunning river views. The hotel includes pool, gym, library, shop, and dining place. |
KWAZULU NATAL
Didima Camp
Didima Camp has 62 two-bed chalets, 2 four-bed cabins, a two-bed honeymoon suite and a six-bed bungalow. The lodge includes a pool, tennis courts, cigar lounge, restaurant, bar, and the San Art Interpretative Centre. There are also many hiking and walking trails around the vicinity. |
Wendy’s Country Lodge
St Lucia In the heart of Zululand only 2 hours from Durban, Wendy’s County Lodge is a colonial style home set in an acre of tropical garden in the suburb of Riverview, part of Mtubatuba. A warm welcome on arrival awaits you at this homey, comfortable lodge. All rooms are either en-suite or have private bathrooms. There are a range of rooms, all individually styled, 4 romantic honeymoon suites and a family cottage. The lodge includes a guest lounge, television room, dining room, and bar. The lodge is situated just 20 minutes away from the St Lucia wetlands, craft markets, beaches, and world famous game reserves boasting black and white rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe and much more. |
Shakaland
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CAPE TOWN
Whale Cottage
Camps Bay
57 Camps Bay Drive
Camps Bay
PO Box 32024
Camps Bay 8040
South Africa
Tel: + 27 (0)21 438 3840
Fax: + 27 (0)21 438 4388
E-Mail: campsbay@whalecottage.com
Website: www.whalecottage.com
Whale Cottage Camps Bay is a Beach Villa 500 meters from Camps Bay beach, located in the Camps Bay suburb of Cape Town. It has two pools and view of the Atlantic Ocean. The staff are incredibly friendly and the cottage is very relaxed and homey.
RESTAURANTS
Nambitha Restaurant
Soweto Nambitha is a busy, vibrant restaurant in Soweto’s most famous street, Vilakazi, where two of South Africa's greatest sons, Dr Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu still have their Soweto residences. Owner and entrepreneur Khulani Vilakazi has created a place where excellent ethnic food is served and the atmosphere is lively and fun. The first of its kind in Soweto, Nambitha boasts a great exhibition of classic photographs from some world-acclaimed photographers. |
Paranga, Camps Bay
Cape Town Top class restaurant in Camps Bay offering excellent food, service and a laid back, relaxed atmosphere. |
The New Café Fish
Durban Excellent seafood restaurant overlooking the harbour - great location and fabulous food. |
ACTIVITIES
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Soweto Country Club (Golf Club)
To book a tee-time, contact Victor Mncqibisa,
captain of Soweto Golf Club. The club is located in Soweto, 15 minutes southwest of Johannesburg. |
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Shakaland
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