Gauteng Tours private tour and custom tours in Johannesburg

Tours including Johannesburg City and Cultural - Full and Half Day Tour

Custom made Tours to suit you personal preferences

From arrival to departure, including all tours and even shopping.

Tours to suit all including those who have already - been there and done that - and who are looking for excellent service and something different. All the ingredients for an amazing and informative tour.

Private Tours of Gauteng can include Johannesburg, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum with historical, cultural and can also a wildlife safari. Whatever your interests, budget or time restrictions, tour itineraries can be custom made to suit you personal preferences.

Full or Half day Tours, Safaris, Excursions Tailor made from your selection of the options below.

Historical Tours

Our Johannesburg and surrounding area tours are specifically designed to offer choice and flexibility. Combining tours as you require to suit your personal preferences and available time. If you are feeling uneasy in Johannesburg, Ekala will accompany you all the way. From arrival to departure, including all tours and even shopping if required. Tours to suit all including those who have already - been there and done that - and who are looking for excellent service and something different.

All the ingredients for an amazing and informative tour. Private Tours of Gauteng include Johannesburg, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum and covers historical, cultural and can also include a wildlife safari. Whatever your interests, budget or time restrictions, tour itineraries can be custom made to suit you personal preferences.

Combinations are endless, even if your stay is not - Experience the essence of South Africa

Ekala Eco Tours use qualified and registered guides - not drivers only.

Soweto Tour:

Full or Half Day Soweto Tour includes Baragwaneth taxi rank and hospital, Orlando Power Station with the Twin Towers, Hector Peterson museum and memorial, Vilakazi Street, Regina Mundi Church, Vista University, Freedom Square, Kliptown, Elephant houses, Orlando Soccer Stadium. More on the Soweto Tour

Johannesburg Tour:

Covering its economic growth from a tent town to the powerhouse of South Africa. Experience the vibe of the Rainbow Nation. Visit the city built on the profits of gold including downtown Johannesburg and historical areas of Sophia town, Triomf, Mayfair and buildings as the Supreme Court, Stock Exchange and De Beers. More on the Johannesburg Tour

The Apartheid Museum.

Johannesburg leading tourist attraction and a must for visitors and residents, young and old. The museum tells a story of racial discrimination and the struggle by the black majority to triumph over Apartheid. An emotional journey of racial classification, segregation, detentions and racial oppression. More on the Apartheid Museum

The Liliesleaf Tour.

Liliesleaf Trust - Rivonia Farm and headquarters of the military wing of the ANC - Umkhonto we Sizwe. More on the Liliesleaf Farm

Pretoria Tour:

Situated within Tshwane, Pretoria is one of South Africa's 3 capital cities. The Historic city centre with Church Square and the statue of Paul Kruger surrounded by buildings of significant historical. Tour includes the Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Smuts House Museum, Kruger House Museum and many more options. More on the Pretoria Tour

Cullinan Diamond Mine Surface Walk Tour.

With an open pit four times the size of the famous Kimberly hole. Operational diamond mine producing 25% of the entire world's production of gem quality diamonds. Visit the big hole, mine shaft and the hoist room. More on the Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour

Cullinan Diamond Mine Underground Tour.

Cullinan Historical Tour

Cradle of Humankind:

Declared a World Heritage Site, covering an area is approximately 48 000 hectares, including the caves of Sterkfontein, Driemolen, Swartkrans and Wonder Caves. The area provides a crucial insight into the early stages of human development including the environment in which our remote ancestors hunted and lived. Paleontological tours. More on the Cradle of Humankind Tour

Constitution Hill:

The Old Fort Prison, Number Four and the Constitutional Court. Johannesburg's "Robben Island" with significant historical value and a fitting location for the custodian of one of the most progressive constitutions in the world. More on Constitution Hill

The Origins Centre:

The Origins Centre is a world-class facility located on the University of Witwatersrand campus as part of the Archaeology Department. It tells the story of the emergence of human beings and humanity in Southern Africa and showcases the origins of Homo sapiens in Africa with the movement of humankind into all areas of the world. More on the Origins Centre

South African National Museum of Military History:

South Africa's only military museum covering all of our past military conflicts. Large selection of planes including the Spitfire, Mosquito Bomber and more modern aircraft from South Africa's own Air force. More on the South African National Museum of Military History The SAAF Museum - South African Air Force Museum, Swartkop The South African Air Force Museum is the largest military aviation museum in South Africa. All exhibits and displays are well identified and uses both chronological and subjective layouts, telling an exciting story of aviation development in South Africa. More on the South African Air Force Museum.

KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields

Military engagements that shaped the course of South African and world history. 70 years of major military clashes, in the scenic central to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The region has the largest concentration of battlefields in Southern Africa. One historical drama unfolding after another. More on the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields

All Tours and Safari can be done as private Tours

Wildlife Safari Tours

Eco Tours

Ekala Eco Tours conducts tours to destinations where the flora, fauna and cultural and historical heritage are the primary attractions. Ekala believes that the benefits of Eco driven tours are extensive and that such tours will attract guests who have a common interest in nature, wildlife and culture. More on Eco Tours

DeWildt Cheetah Sanctuary and Cheetah Breeding Program.

View the Cheetah and Wild Dog in an open safari vehicle and gain an understanding of their powerful abilities, their habits, nature as well as their struggle for survival in the wild. More on the Dewildt Cheetah Sanctuary

Elephant Sanctuary

Elephant Sanctuary interaction with Elephants half day tour. Ultimate experience with these magnificent animals. Small group exhilarating interaction, discovering the individual temperament and personality of the gentle giants of Africa. More on the Elephant Sanctuary

Pilanesberg National Park Safari

Not only big 5 country but a unique eco system supporting a rich diversity of plant and animal life. The Reserve is one of the best in South Africa with over 200 kilometers (124 miles) of good-quality roads and with over 7,000 animal’s Fourth largest park in Southern Africa. Geologically intriguing and is also malaria free. Combining this with the unique Sun City resort has then two very different destinations in one tour, it's a great way to experience all that South Africa has to offer. More on the Pilanesberg National Park Safari

Rhino and Lion Reserve Wildlife tour

Situated close to Johannesburg providing a fantastic introduction to South Africa's predators and wild life. With over 700 head of game from 25 different species, including lion, white lion, cheetah, wild dog, hippopotamus, warthog, buffalo, wildebeest, crocodile, antelope and ostrich with over 200 species of birds. More on the Rhino and Lion Park Safari

Lion Park Wildlife tour

Amazing close up views and encounters with the lions including hands on interaction with the lion cubs. Four separate lion packs, as well as the rare white lion roaming in their separate camps. This park is ideal to provide you with a fantastic introduction to one of South Africa's predators. More on the Lion Park Tour

Kruger Park National Park Safari

On the site of the worlds once deepest and richest gold mine. The Gold mining town has been reconstructed to capture the gold rush era times of Johannesburg in its heyday. Depiction of life in a turn of the century mining town includes period houses and colourful street entertainment. More on Kruger National Park Safari

Walter Sisulu-National Botanical Gardens

The spectacular 70-metre Witpoortjie falls forms the centre piece and backdrop to the Botanical Garden. Extending across 300 ha of parkland and include, a succulent rockery garden, medicinal garden, cycad garden – more on Walter Sisulu-National Botanical Garden

Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary

Perfect location for primate’s rehabilitation in an environment that is natural to them, allowing them to lead normal and happy lives. Home to over 90 rescued and free-released primates. More on Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary

South Africa Birding Tours

South Africa - a birding destination par excellence and one of the most desirable birding areas in the World. More on South Africa Birding Tours

Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Game Park Safari

Set in the heart of Zululand, 280 km north of Durban and covers 96 000 ha containing a vast diversity of fauna and flora. Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Park is the only national game park in KwaZulu-Natal where the Big Five occur. More on the Hluhluwe - Umfolozi Game Park Safari

Nile Crocodile Farm

Tour of the world's oldest predators at close range. A commercial crocodile farm with informative guided tours providing an opportunity to observe Nile Crocodiles and get an understanding of their environment. View feeding of this prehistoric creature at close range. More on the Crocodile Farm Tour

All options can be structured as suitable to you

Cultural Tours

Soweto Tour:

Johannesburg Tour:

The Apartheid Museum.

Alexandra Township Tour

Vibrant Township Tour - Alexandra - In stark contrast to its up market neighbor of Sandton, Johannesburg’s financial centre, only 10 Minutes away. Experience the township-vibe in Alexandra. Today Alexandra is 7, 6 square kilometers, with an estimated population of 600 000. More on Alexandra Township Tour

Pretoria Tour:

The Lesedi Cultural Village.

A multi cultural village featuring tribal villages, ancestral traditions, history and culture, including the art, song and dance of five distinctly different cultural villages and covers the cultural history and colourful origins of the rainbow nation - South Africa. More on the Lesedi Cultural Tour

Motseng Cultural Village

African culture - A visual experience of true South African cultures and customs with reflections of cultures and an authentic taste of South African traditions, architecture, dress and regalia. The Motseng Cultural Village pays tribute to the lifestyles of eight indigenous ethnic groups. More on the Motseng Cultural Village

Personalised attention to your needs

Specified Tours

Sun City and the Lost City:

Built in an extinct volcano crater is the Las Vegas of Africa. Experience a resort with a unique heartbeat unlike any other in the world with the architecture, rain forest, gardens, casino, golf and an African feel like no other. More on the Sun City Tour

Gold Reef City:

Johannesburg Stadium Tours

Soccer City, South Africa’s Stadium of Stadium’s - Historically significant Loftus Versfeld - Ellis Park, Spiritual home of South African Rugby - Soweto’s Orlando Stadium - Rand stadium - Wanderers, one of the best stadiums in world cricket. More on Johannesburg Stadiums

Johannesburg Shopping Malls - Flea Markets - Craft Markets

Variety of superb shopping facilities - unique lifestyle destination. Johannesburg - Perfect place for something uniquely South African. Whatever you're looking for, Flea Markets and Craft Markets are full of bargains. From up market fashion boutiques, exclusive shops and giant malls to street markets, vendors and curiosity shops all offering superior quality merchandise. More on Johannesburg Shopping

Scuba diving KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Diving at its best - South Africa’s best scuba diving - Aliwal Shoal - Sodwana Bay, St Lucia - Protea Banks - Rocky Bay. All our dive tours and packages are to dive sites on South Africa’s east coast. A subtropical stretch of Indian Ocean coastline on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. More on Scuba Diving

St Lucia Isimangaliso Wetland Park:

South Africa’s first natural, world heritage site and most definitive Eco-tourist experience. Covering a land area of about 240,000ha and a Marine eco system of 84,000ha – South Africa’s third largest National Park. A big 4 game park with exceptional species diversity. More on St Lucia

Sport Tours

Sport Packages Tailor made sport Packages tours to all major sporting events in South Africa. The easy hassle free way for sports fans to support their teams. Packages can also be supplied for all live performances and Concerts. Specialised sports tours to South Africa for the sport enthusiast and groups, custom-made to your specification. More on Sport Tours

Gold Mine Tours

Old and operating Gold mine tours, including historical Gold mines of Kromdraai, Blaauwbank and Gold reef City. Working Gold Mine Tour – Gauteng and Orange Free State operational gold mine tours. More on Gold Mine tours

Johannesburg - A Golfers Paradise

Challenging world class Johannesburg golf courses with an impressive number of them having played host to the European tour and the South African Sunshine Tour. Whether on holiday or on business, your biggest difficulty will be in choosing between the courses. More on Johannesburg Golf Courses

Adventure Sports:

For Adrenalin Junkies and suitable for Corporate Team Building. Abseiling, Adventure Caving and Rock Climbing. Sport and Safari adventures for adrenalin junkies. Bungee Jumping, Zip Slide. Game viewing from a hot air balloon. More on Adventure Sports

Notes on Ekala Eco Tours

Daily tours available - 7 days a week.

Tours and Transfers are subject to availability at time of booking. Different tour options are available - with different prices and times.

Most of the above tours/Safari are within the Gauteng province and can be done as day tours, however some are not within Gauteng and generally cannot be done as a day tour.

Ekala Eco Tours

For Tour details and bookings- please Contact Ekala Eco Tours

Ekala Eco Tours - Personalised attention to your needs. We look forward to hearing from you.

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