Travel Young Gauteng

30/07/2023

We are so lucky to have this wonderful city to show are guests around

A Slice of Johannesburg and Soweto by Tuk-Tuk Stories and photos by Elsa Dixon Johannesburg, World’s Greenest Town Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers, Johannesburg © Elsa Dixon I recently experienced a slice of Johannesburg through the eyes of Lorraine Keenen, Director of the Hero Holidays Volunteer Pro...

20/09/2022

Hooray 🎊. Storytelling is back

Join us for a magical evening around the fire as we invite a true legend right from our community – Mme Marah Teboho Louw ✨

Marah Louw has an incredible life story to tell having been in the entertainment industry already as a child, this year she celebrated turning 70 years!

Touring around the world with musicals, theatre plays and with political dignitaries, including Tata Nelson Mandela. She has won numerous awards and contributed to her community by several social upliftment programs.

Many also know her as Mam Kathy in the popular tv-series Muvhango and as a talent judge in MNet Pop Idols.

Marah Louw has lived a rich life of both joy and sorrows. She rose to fame during the oppressive Apartheid years, a difficult time for African artists and creatives.

Come hear her amazing story and incredible life journey!

Our storytelling evening starts with dinner at 18:00 (pre-book). Storytelling around the fire starts at 19:00 (free entry).

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081 5242918

We can't wait to invite you for another powerful story around the 🔥

11/09/2022

Join us in sharing travel awareness for South Africa through our destination campaign. If you’re involved in selling or marketing South Africa, this is one you don’t want to miss! https://bit.ly/3Q7gd3B

10/09/2022

Great place in the mother city

13/07/2022

Come join us. For a impactful. Afternoon

“Whether you change the linen or stitch up wounds, cook the food or dispense the medicine, it is in your hands to help build a public service worthy of all those who gave their lives for the dream of democracy."

Nelson Mandela

Come spend Mandela Day with us!

17/05/2022

Mother Moon blessing our beloved city

Jozi Full Moon, May 2022. Haven't done this in a while. Just managed to catch the moon before it sneaked back behind the clouds

02/05/2022

. Bless Maria Westlund Malepa and the crew to carry on the incredible work and amazing experiences without our beloved Lebo
And hold him his legacy

Happy ! Today we are celebrating and acknowledging the efforts of 's that make it possible for us to deliver our exciting tours and a comfortable stay at our Backpackers 🙏🏿

13/04/2022

We are back.

Sunday in Johannesburg is funday! Spend one day discovering Johannesburg’s tourist attractions and its most picturesque spots and attractions. Hop on our Johannesburg Green Tour at Rosebank and explore the leafy suburbs around Zoo Lake stopping at all top attractions, including Zoo lake, the J...

09/04/2022

Great tours

The best day out by far. Whether you are a local wanting to know your own city better, or a traveller keen to get to understand the most mesmerising African city, you want to experience the city on a JoburgPlaces tour.

Did you know that JoburgPlaces offers private tours, 7-days a week? Our regular routes include Astonishing Marshalltown, East Town is Alive, Fashion District & Little Addis, and Newtown Never Died. Read more here: https://www.joburgplaces.com/tours/

JoburgPlaces also offers specialist public tours, once a month on the first Saturday. These include Urban Farming, Money, Banks & Vaults, and Viewpoints & Watering holes. Spots on these tours sell out fast. Be sure to book way ahead. The next tour is our Urban Farming tour on Saturday 7 May. Read more here: https://www.joburgplaces.com/publictours/

Any of these tours can be booked as a private experience, whether it for a corporate team building event, a group reunion, an international tour group or simply a group of friends wanting to share an exceptional experience.

Private groups are also most welcome to book lunch or dinner at our restaurant, Charlie & Gerald's Town Treasure, to enjoy before or after their tours. Read more here: https://www.joburgplaces.com/charlie-geralds-town-treasure/

For bookings, send a whatsapp to 082 894 5216 or email to [email protected]

28/03/2022

Book now. For the best experience

28/03/2022

Finally we have a cannabis focused tour
Check it out

EXPERIENCE GREEN ADVENTURES In the ♥ of Southern Africa Talk to Us EXPERIENCE GREENADVENTURES In the ♥ of Southern Africa Talk to Us What to expect A safe, educational and fun 5 day tour in and around the Cannabis community of Johannesburg, affectionately known by locals as Jozi. All transport, ...

09/12/2021

25/10/2021

Great place best tour.

24/09/2021

Happy heritage Day to all

We wish every one a happy Heritage Day, from all of us at Armadillo Overland Safari.

22/09/2021

Great place best food

21/09/2021

Let's do this in JOBURG

20/09/2021

26/08/2021

Great spot

A magical tea garden on the historical farm of General Jan Smuts and his wife Ouma Isie.