Johannesburg is South Africa's biggest city and capital of Gauteng province, began as a 19th-century gold-mining settlement. Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to NELSON MANDELA and DESMOND TUTU. The cities infrastructure matches leading first world cities. Johannesburg is the birthplace of entrepreneur ELON MUSK, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla, and other groundbreaking companies. Musk was born in Pretoria, a city near Johannesburg, and spent much of his childhood in the region before moving to the United States. On this trip, we will be staying in the heart of the city... Sandton which is a beautiful urban area well known for its beautiful buildings, international standard shopping and world-class restaurants. As the business hub of South Africa, it attracts many international travelers. ABOUT THE TRIP I am looking for 3 to 5 TripMates to join me on this beautiful, fun trip. Light-hearted souls who are seeking to explore the world and have a good time away from home. There will be relaxation, exploration, clubbing and the crème de la crème of this trip... smoking cannabis legally. Note that we will only have 1 night of the cannabis experience but respectfully. Not all TripMates have to do it, but those that are interested. So be ready for some fun and lots of laughter and be a part of engaging conversations. NB: Cannabis in South Africa has been decriminalized by the country's Constitutional Court for personal consumption by adults in private. Locals love to smoke cannabis for relaxation, stress relief, medicinal and recreational purposes. So this is one of the coolest things to try when you are in South Africa. (Only applies to those who are interested in the experience.) WHAT TO EXPECT: 🌍 Hiking on a mountainous trail. Bring your hiking boots and sunscreen 🌍 Art appreciation 🌍 Jozi Lifestyle 🌍 Museum where you'll learn a some history of South Africa 🌍 Local cuisine 🌍 Spa treatment. Muscle tension? Don't worry, you'll walk out feeling brand new 🌍 Skydiving. Make sure you have your brave T-shirt on 🌍 5 Star Culinary experience
ABOUT ME Hi! My name is Xolile, I'm 31 years old and I was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. I was an Airbnb host for half a decade, I have a lot of experience accommodating travelers, finding cool local spots and creating a warm welcoming environment for guests. I excelled in Travel & Tourism at school. That was the window opening to my travel career and life. What makes me passionate about traveling is my love for seeing the world, connecting with new people, doing new things and having great food. I included a lot of restaurant experience in this trip because I want to share the culinary experience of living in Jo'burg. Don't look at the price because this experience will be worth Gold. In my free time, you can catch me at home meditating, practicing Yoga, at the gym, reading a book, or creating new travel content for my Instagram travel page. I'm fun, reliable, and easy to be with. This trip is a walk into my mind. You'll get to see my favourite spots, the Johannesburg lifestyle, how people party, experience a weed session, and of course eat lots of great food.
ACCOMMODATION We will be staying in a beautiful penthouse apartment with a stunning view, especially at sunset. Floor to ceiling windows allow for the feature to be enjoyed to its full extent. Great care and consideration have been taken with furniture. Art, appliances, cookware, dining, and linen to ensure that guests truly enjoy their stay comfortably. BEDROOMS The penthouse has 4 Bedrooms and 5 beds. 3 Bedrooms have King sized beds. 1 Bedroom has 2 Single beds. Each TripMate will have a comfortable space and bed of their own with some privacy. It's only a 6-day trip away from home, but it is action packed. You are going to love it! If you're interested, write me a message, so that we can begin the arrangements. SEE YOU IN JOZI! SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS TRIP # Vacations in July # a trip to South Africa # group trip # group trips # experience Africa # all inclusive trips to south africa # tripstoJohannesburg, South Africa # Find a travel buddy to Africa # Trip to Johannesburg # Trip to Africa # Trips to Africa # How much is a trip to Africa # Travel Africa # all inclusive trips to south africa # Find a travel group # find a travel buddy # find like-minded people to travel with # smoke cannabis in Africa # Where can you smoke cannabis legally? # trips to Africa 2023 # July 2023 vacation #
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TripLeader & IG content creator from SA. I travel to eat great food🍝, see beautiful places and create memories with lovely people. 🏝️🏔️
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Masingita Towers
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DAY 1 The first day of arrival, you will take a Gautrain from the airport to the accommodation. We will be staying in for our first night and get to know each other over a nice bottle of wine. The penthouse we will be staying in is such a breath of fresh air. As a group, we will all have enough room and space to do what we want without being in each other's personal space. We will enjoy access to the entire apartment, as well as the common arears in the building, the lobby, the business center, pool, gym, garden area and the restaurant on the first floor. If you would like to bring a friend or partner to share a bedroom with. You're welcome! They won't have to pay for accommodation. Just write me a message about it.
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Skydive Tandem Johannesburg
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DAY 2 Skydive Tandem Johannesburg offers the Best Tandem skydiving in the city. Established in 2003 they have introduced 1000’s of Tandem passengers to the world of skydiving. They will be flying us to their own airfield, conveniently situated just outside of Johannesburg. We will be jumping out of the Turbine Atlas Angel 9 seater aircraft at 11000 ft. Offering the Best views and skydiving experience. Owned and operated by Jason Richardson with 29+ years skydiving experience with his team of professional staff members, Pilots, Tandem instructors, camera flyers, parachute packers, manifest office personnel and ground crew. Are you Ready to Tandem Skydive ? You will make your 1st Tandem Skydive at 220 km/h. The ground instruction takes about 15 minutes. When it's your turn to skydive, you and your instructor board the aircraft together for the ride to altitude. On the way up you will enjoy the view for kilometers around, the plane ride is about 20 minutes long in a Atlas Angel Aircraft 9 seater. Once at 11 000 ft AGL you and your tandem instructor, who is attached behind you, move towards the door. You then exit the aircraft and skydive, freefalling for about 35 seconds. At 5 000 ft AGL your tandem master will deploy the parachute followed by a 6-7 minute canopy ride until you land. A cameraman can be arranged if you would like one to accompany you on the Tandem Skydive. He will film ground footage as well as the jump itself. You will then be able to relive the experience over and over again! Skydiving tandem is not easy to describe and even harder to forget! It is a positively thrilling experience that is awesome fun, giving spectacular sights and exhilarating sensations. Restrictions For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 95 kg for tandem passengers for your own and staffs' safety. In order to complete a tandem jump, you must be reasonably fit, meet the weight restrictions and must lift both legs simultaneously for the landing. Any health and medical Issues must be declared before joining this activity. Chief instructors' discretion. But not to worry, this trip is inclusive of all. If you are not fit to skydive, there are plenty of things to do in Johannesburg. I will arrange a different activity for you to enjoy. 😊
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Olives & Plates Ellipse
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It was in the 1990’s when two sisters from the Mediterranean expanded their love and flair for delicious family foods in a modest coffee shop. A talent engrained from birth, a passion in their blood and genuine care for every creation, enabled them to serve these unforgettable flavors that captured the hearts of many, leaving guests wanting more. This is how Olives & Plates was born. We will be enjoying a full-course meal after our skydiving experience at this lovely restaurant that envelopes a luxurious charm. WHAT TO EXPECT Panoramic sunset views Elegant lounge Exclusive private dining Inviting cozy bomas Sunlit pool deck Delicious cuisine Group chatting, laughter and replay of how our experience went, earlier on the day.
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Hector Pieterson Memorial
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DAY 3 The Hector Pieterson Museum is a large museum located in Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, two blocks away from where Hector Pieterson was shot and killed in 16 June 1976, when he was only 13 years old. The museum is named in his honour, and covers the events of the anti-Apartheid Soweto Uprising, where more than 170 protesting school children were killed for resting being forced to learn in a foreign language (Afrikaans) so that they can serve the white man in his language. The museum features films, newspapers, personal accounts and photographs, the most famous being the iconic photo by Sam Nzima. A symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government when race determined if you are upper or lower class. A South African tour isn't one without learning a little bit about the history of where it comes from.
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Mandela's House
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The South African activist and first black president - Nelson Mandela helped bring an end to apartheid and has been a global advocate for human rights. The Nelson Mandela National Museum, commonly referred to as Mandela House, is the house on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. It is located in Soweto township, a short distance up the road from Tutu House, the home of the famous Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The house is a single-story red-brick matchbox built in 1945. It has bullet holes in the walls and the facade has scorch marks from attacks with Molotov cocktails. The inside hosts some original furnishings and memorabilia including photographs, citations given to Nelson Mandela, and the world championship belt given to Mandela by Sugar Ray Leonard. Mandela House strives to be a world-class visitor attraction and a leading center for the preservation, presentation, and research of the historical heritage of the South African history and Nelson Mandela's contribution to its liberation. After seeing the Mandela house, we will walk a short distance to where we will relax and take in the atmosphere of the Soweto township.
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1947 on Vilakazi Street
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After a day full of history and calming walks around the township, we will be hanging out in a cool, exciting new restaurant on Vilakazi Street - the only street in the world where two Nobel Peace Prize winners lived! Today it’s a social hub, constantly a buzz in Soweto. On the menu they have local cuisine like Mala Mogodu. The dish is considered a delicacy in South Africa. Mogodu is a combination of chopped serobe (cow tripe), and mala (intestines) served as a stew, often with hot pap or dumpling or samp. This delicious, hearty meal brings a taste of home and comfort. I cannot wait to share this experience with you!
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Hennops Hiking Trail & Mtb Trail
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DAY 4 In the heart of busy Gauteng, virtually on the doorstep of both Johannesburg and Pretoria, hikers can now experience one of the few unspoiled nature areas at Hennops Hiking Trail. The Hennops hiking trail consists of 3 trails setting out from Hadeda Camp. At the beginning and end of the trails, meanders along the Hennops River before veering away into the surrounding mountains. Two unique features on the trail are the river crossings – 2 suspension bridges and a cable car. There are interesting historical sites along the trail. Aspiring historians will enjoy seeing an underground cave where “Pruimpie” lived, traces of old settlements and the old dolomite mines and the ovens in which the rocks were heated to melt and extract the lime. The indigenous trees along the river, the gorges and plateau areas makes this an outstanding area for bird life. Hennops offer the following... Hiking Trails: Dasie trail (2km) Zebra trail (5km) Krokodilberg trail (10km) In this trip, we will be taking the Zebra Trail. Here's what you need to know about the... Zebra Trail - A variety of game animals can be viewed on this trail namely Zebra, Gnu, Impala, Blesbok, Kudu & Zonkie NOTE: ~ A comfortable day backpack, strong shoes (sneakers or boots), and a hat/cap are essential to any hike ~Light snacks and sun block. There are no water points on the trails. ~Carry 1L of water / person for every 2 hours of hiking ~No alcohol allowed on trails ~No Music (use earphones for playing music) ~Do not litter! If you snooze, you loose. Join us on this hiking adventure.
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Riboville Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
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The head chef, Liezel Mills, will take you on a tantalizing journey of modern flavors with their passionately crafted cuisine. This is an upmarket countryside hotel and restaurant on an equestrian estate with polo grounds and a dam which is 4 km from the Mall of Africa. After our hiking activity, this is the best setting to go calm down, eat sushi and drink margaritas on the garden patio feeling the wonderful breeze and taking it all in.
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Leonardo Spa
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DAY 5 One thing for certain is after a hiking experience, easing down the muscles from tension is so important. I thoughtfully chose the Leonardo spa because it is right next to the restaurant that we will be visiting for the day, and it has one of the best facilities around. The Leonardo Spa combines ancient therapies with the latest in beauty and restorative wellness to restore harmony to both mind and body.
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AURUM Restaurant
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Right after our lovely spa session, we will head off to our next stop, which is a right next door. AURUM is a modern, independent high-end restaurant located in one of Africa’s most prestigious buildings - The Leonardo. They purport to serve an interpretation of modern cuisine, matched by a local-focused and personally curated wine list. With the belief that every ingredient has a place and purpose, and that remarkable cuisine comes from the purest ingredients, the team of this restaurant goes beyond creating ordinary dishes. Telling a story from seed to plate and trusting nature to produce elements in the commitment to showcase brilliant cuisine. Through the passion for sourcing the very best produce in the curation of the purest flavors, they acquire their daily basket of exotic herbs, aromatics, vegetables and unique hybrids from local farmers. Respecting each unique ingredient, AURUM curates' seasonal plates in an ode to sustainability. The food here is amazing, you're going to want some more. After this stop, we go to the accommodation for our cannabis session. Can't wait.
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Everard Read
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DAY 6 A little bit of Art appreciation? What do you say? Everard Read is Africa’s oldest commercial art gallery. Evolving within the continent's economic powerhouse, Everard Read has since its inception been associated with pre-eminent artists working in Southern Africa. Throughout the 20th Century, a large proportion of South Africa’s most important paintings and sculpture graced the interior of the gallery in central Johannesburg. Everard Read has also been involved in sourcing Fine Art from acclaimed international artists and continues to do so. This, over decades, profoundly stimulated the tastes and sophistication of art collectors in a country somewhat isolated during apartheid. In the dynamic contemporary era in South Africa, Everard Read is at its core a gallery dedicated to exhibiting paintings and sculpture by South Africa’s finest modern and contemporary artists. Here's a little exercise to summarize the art and your experience of seeing it: Think of three words that summarize your impressions of the art you have seen. This should be a considered response, acknowledging the information you gathered and feeling you experienced during your visit. Deciding on these words will help you connect with what you have seen, consolidate how you feel about it, and make your visit memorable.
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6 Tage Trip
Masingita Towers, Skydive Tandem Johannesburg & 9 weitere
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