Best Things To Experience During Soweto Tours

 South Western Townships, or Soweto, was established in the 1930s when the South African government began dividing Black and White citizens of Johannesburg. Its past is inextricably tied to the apartheid era and it is currently the biggest township in South Africa. Nelson Mandela was one of the famous anti-segregation campaigners who lived and worked in Soweto, and the 1976 Soweto Uprising became a focal point for protesters worldwide. If you are planning to witness such historical evidence, go for Soweto tours. 

Soweto tours will let you learn a lot of things that are filled with deep insights. Some of them are mentioned here. 

Know about Apartheid at the Hector Pieterson Museum 

Black pupils demonstrated in the streets on June 16, 1976, against the government's intention to make Afrikaans the official language of teaching in all public schools. One hundred seventy-six young students were killed when apartheid police opened fire, including 12-year-old Hector Pieterson. A memorial was built in 1990, not far from the scene of the boy's shooting after a press photograph of Pieterson's lifeless body being carried through the streets by one of his peers became an international icon in the struggle against apartheid. The museum, right next door, features a vibrant collection of pictures, papers, and testimonials of the rebellion. 

Walter Sisulu Square 

The oldest neighbourhood in Soweto, Kliptown, is home to Walter Sisulu Square. Three thousand anti-apartheid campaigners adopted the Freedom Charter in 1955, which served as the foundation for the current South African constitution. Sculptures raised on concrete plinths serve as representations for each of the Freedom Charter's ten sections. An outdoor museum recounts how the aspirations of thousands of South Africans from all walks of life influenced the Charter. The Freedom Charter Monument, which was constructed using bricks from Sophiatown, a Black suburb razed during apartheid, also bears the clauses inscribed in bronze. 

African Play at Soweto Theatre

At the hub of the township's burgeoning arts sector is Soweto Theatre. The structure in the Jabulani suburb is easily recognized thanks to its daring contemporary style (look for three cubed-shaped buildings clad in primary-coloured ceramic tiles). This unique structure heralds a new age for Soweto and is dedicated to nurturing indigenous talent from the township and the greater Gauteng region. Even some plays are performed in native tongues. Along with critically acclaimed theatrical plays, the location also holds comedy events, films, poetry readings, concerts, and traditional craft and food markets.

Enjoy Bungee Jump From the Orlando Towers 

The Orlando Towers (also known as the Soweto Towers), formerly a coal-fired power plant, has been transformed into a popular destination for daring sorts. Bungee jumping off the suspension bridge that connects the two towers is popular among thrill seekers because it offers an exhilarating 328-foot free fall. An 82-foot wall climb outside of one of the towers or the highest SCAD free fall in the world is a further option. On-site paintballing is available, and skilled base jumpers can request permission to jump from the top. Take the elevator to the viewing platform for a 360-degree panorama of Soweto if these activities seem strenuous. Bookings for most activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

These are a few things that you can experience when you go for the Soweto Tours. These are some of the most exciting parts of the tour that will help you to get a lifetime experience.