Southern Africa Escapades 3 to 5 Star (3 Days) – Module One SAE3DA

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, you will be met by your tour representative who will transfer you to your hotel. After dinner, rest of evening at leisure. 
Overnight:  Seasons Sport Leisure & Spa or similar

Constitution Hill is where you start today's tour - a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and, today, is home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens. Then you travel to Soweto which is a cluster of townships located southwest of Johannesburg and where between four and six million people live. This township is a stark contrast to the up-market areas of Johannesburg, and may well be disturbing to some particularly when viewing the shanty areas of many of the poor resident black population.  Apartheid was dismantled almost two decades ago but its full horror lives on in a stark white building, the Apartheid Museum, and it takes visitors on a fascinating, horrifying, humbling and ultimately inspiring journey from the dark days of 'whites-only' privilege, through to Nelson Mandela's historic release from prison. Documentary pieces of film, texts, sound clips, and live accounts recapture life in the old South Africa. Then you will explore Vilakazi Street starting with an authentic Soweto lunch at Sakhumzi Restaurant. Vilakazi Street is the only street in the world that can boast having had two Nobel Laureates as residents - Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Mandela House Museum, once the home to the former president Nelson Mandela, is your final stop before returning to your hotel for dinner in the boma.
Overnight:  Seasons Sport Leisure & Spa or similar

An early start this morning gets you to the Balloon Safari, 30 minutes prior to sunrise. You will be served tea, coffee, biscuits and muffins as you check in. Lift off and enjoy the beautiful view above the tree tops of Magalies River Valley. You continue to drift high above the Magaliesberg range and the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site - an area which boasts some of the best ballooning weather in the world. After landing, enjoy a delectable and generous champagne breakfast at the traditionally exquisite Clubhouse. Return to Seasons to check out. Depending on your schedule, enjoy a healthy and filling breakfast,before flying home or onward to another adventure on your vacation.