Attractions and Links

History

Although the city itself is only a century old it is steeped in history. Only 45 minutes drive from the city is where MAN was born at The Cradle of Humankind, a world heritage site.

More recent history reflects South Africa’s turbulent past:

• Constitution Hill, with the new Court, the Fort and old prison buildings giving a harrowing insight into what it was like for some of South Africa’s most famous sons and daughters who were imprisoned whilst awaiting trial
• A tour of Soweto taking in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital reputedly the largest hospital in the world, the Hector Pieterson followed by a visit to the must-see Apartheid Museum
• Viewing the city of gold from the Top of the Carlton followed by a visit to Gold Reef City for the early mining days and the discovery of gold