1. TOUR GUIDE:
We have an onsite tour guide (CHRIS from MDIMA Tours)
for your convenience. Chris is very flexible and will
give you advice on the different packages from our very
popular SOWETO to RHINO and LION tours or according
to the time that you have available. See his tours and
prices as listed below.
NOTE: The Apartheids Museum is CLOSED
on MONDAYS.
2. BRUMA AFRICAN FLEA MARKET
We are 5 minutes (by car) from the BRUMA AFRICAN FLEA
MARKET that is Johannesburg’s largest flea market,
with a huge selection of affordable African arts and
crafts souvenirs, local products, clothing and accessories,
electronics and the usual array of cheap sunglasses,
shoes and a variety of take away food stalls and beverages.
The market also has a small area where many local groups
of dancers and musicians offer free entertainment. At
the same corner you will find McDonalds, Nando’s
(Popular chicken take away), a Butchery and Fresh Produce
market for all your fresh fruit and vegetables.
NOTE: The Bruma African Flea market
is open every day from 09h30 to 17h00 except on MONDAYS.
3. EAST GATE SHOPPING MALL:
We are 5 minutes (by car) from the EAST GATE SHOPPING
MALL with many international shops, all major banks
and foreign currency exchanges, clothing, supermarket,
restaurants, audiovisual shops, stationary, post office
and many more. We offer transfers at special rates to
the mall. Go to the following web page for more info:
www.eastgateshoppingcentre.co.za
4. GOLD REEF CITY is a theme park with
a casino about 20 minutes (by car) from Brown Sugar.
You can make a day of this as follow: Go to the Apartheids
Museum in the morning (except Mondays as the museum
is closed). You will need at least 4-5 hours for this
museum where after you can go to the theme park for
the rest of the day. Go to the following web page for
more information: www.goldreefcity.co.za
NOTE: The Apartheids museum is next
to Gold Reef City.
5. TRANSFERS:
If you stay for longer than a day, have some time on
your hands and need to explore Johannesburg we offer
TRANSFERS at set prices to the following very popular
and interesting tourist attractions in Johannesburg,
where you will be dropped off and enjoy these places
at your own time and pace where after you call a taxi
to bring you back to Brown Sugar Lodges:
(If all fails, give us a call and we will collect you
at the set rates. Note: After hours transfers are normally
more expensive)
MELVILLE: Where the parties and night
life never stop in the streets and action bars. Located
near the Johannesburg University where Melville is the
playground of the students and young and trendy people
that hang out in the local pubs and clubs. Just “Google”
Melville Johannesburg for more info. Bonus: If you get
hungry at 03h00 in the morning, no stress as you can
and enjoy a variety of meals at the 24/7 restaurant;
Catz Pyjamas www.catzpyjamas.co.za
that never close but don’t be surprised if you
have to wait for a table at this very popular restaurant
at this time of the morning!
ROSEBANK: Rosebank offers variety of
activities from a roof top market on selected days to
a variety of shops, entertainment, movies, trendy restaurants,
sushi and social hang outs. For more info visit: www.rosebank.co.za
SANDTON: Mandela Square www.mandelasquare.co.za
and Sandton City Shopping Mall www.sandtoncity.co.za
are across the road from each other or use the sky walk
to get across. View the amazing 6 metre high Bronze
Mandela Statue on the Mandela Square, take some pictures
or a tour and enjoy some tasty South African cuisine
or a cold beer at one of the many restaurants situated
around the square. The Sandton Convention Centre www.saconvention.co.za
is across the road that offers many local and international
exposes and trade shows.
NEWTOWN: Newtown is the creative capital
of Johannesburg with a world class offering of theatre,
dance, music, art, photography and crafts. Newtown’s
key attractions include the world famous Market Theatre,
Museum Africa, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Bass Line
(Jazz Club), Dance factory and the SAB World of Beer
(see below). For more info go to: www.newtown.co.za
SAB WORLD OF BEER: South African Breweries
(SAB) offer daily tours of about 2 hours with complimentary
drinks. A small entrance fee is required but worth it.
For more info visit: www.sab.co.za
JOHANNESBURG ZOO: Established in 1904
where the business of the Johannesburg Zoo is to accommodate,
enrich, husbandry and medical care of the wild animals.
The zoo offers daily events and programs to visitors.
For more information please visit: www.jhbzoo.org.za
MELROSE ARCH: Johannesburg has been
infused with a new evolutionary energy. Melrose Arch
has created a destination in sync with the 21st century.
View the web page to see why this place is so popular
with our tourists: www.melrosearch.co.za
JOHANNESBURG PLANETARIUM: On 12 October
1960 the first full-sized planetarium in Africa, and
the second in the Southern Hemisphere opened its doors
to the public. They have daily shows and no bookings
are required as they can seat 400 people. For more info
visit: www.planetarium.co.za
ORIENTAL PLAZA: The Oriental Plaza,
situated close to Newtown is an Indian-style bazaar
with hundreds of shops selling precious fabrics, dazzling
jewellery and a huge selection of designer brands. Also
known as Aladdin’s Cave of bargains, clever shoppers
get to name their price here.
Trading hours: Mon-Fri from 08h30 to 17h00 and Saturdays
from 08h30 to 15h00 and closed on Sundays. Note: Most
shops close between 12h00 and 14h00 on Fridays for prayers.
JOHANNESBURG JAZZ CLUBS & NIGHT LIFE: Johannesburg
offers a variety of night life and jazz clubs within
a 5-20 minute drive from Brown Sugar Lodges: Please
browse the following web page for more info: www.joburg.org.za/content/view/148/52/
LIVE EVENTS & SHOWS: We are very
close to most of the theatres in Johannesburg and we
have a variety of Festivals, Music, Travel, Live shows
and Sport events that you can book online with our national
operator: www.computicket.co.za
Mdima Tours - Our on-site Tour Operator
In and Around Jo'burg (Johannesburg)
CONTACT
CHRIS ON
072 125 6610 or
011 648 7397
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Soweto and Joburg* City
Tour
R450 per person |
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Jozi by Night Tour
R500 per person |
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Rhino & Lion Park Tour
R750 per person |
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Lesedi Cultural Village
R900 per person |
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Sterkfontein Caves
R650 per person |
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Apartheids Museum and other
destinations can be arranged on request.
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Shuttle Service to Airport, Train
or Bus Station, Shopping Centres, Casino's at special
prices.
All Tours include Entry Fees
Book online
to avoid missing your opportunity on any of these tours
(*) Joburg and Jozi are slang for Johannesburg
Note: Maximum of up to 6 people per tour will qualify
for a 5% discount per person
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