Unique things to do in North West
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Unique things to do in North West

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High Tea with Nkati
Join me for an afternoon of conversation, learning and social networking away from the hustle and bustle in an elegant, serene and tranquil venue. Where you will learn, interact with other women sharing a passion for entrepreneurship, and building additional income streams. I will also be sharing tips and insights on creating an additional income stream as either a property or experience host. Lunch is included and is comprised of a selection of savoury, sweet and scones ranging from: *Mini farm baked asparagus and bacon quiche *Meat balls *English tea sandwiches *Traditional mini scones * Brownies *Mini cakes *Mini baked milk tart *Maccaroons *Cupcakes There will be a choice from a selection of drinks. (Here you will have to state if it's alcoholic or not) At the end of the afternoon, we will be playing light games to end off the day.
Design a bespoke African print masterpiece with Caraci
Create a custom bomber jacket / an African print clothing item experience - from concept to finished garment Explore Johannesburg’s fashion district like never before. The Fashion Capital and the historical fashion square are located in the old Johannesburg city. The designer will walk with you to fabric shops in the inner city, where you will select a unique African print that you love from hundreds of options. You will then meet a member of his design team and have your measurements taken. You will collaborate with them on the creation of your custom African print item. The experience is paired with a photoshoot in the trendy neighborhood of Maboneng and ends with a local food lunch in the city, all included. See this as a souvenir of the city, @caraci_clothing on IG 1. Choose a unique African print from one of our local fabric stores (fabric included). 2. Learn how to take body measurements for the making of clothing garments. 3. Cut the pattern and pieces for your custom bomber jacket or any other item made in African print (discuss with us via messages on the possibility) 4. Learn basic stitching and hand sewing in a practical lesson, (expert studio assistants will make and complete garment ). 5. While you enjoy lunch, your bomber jacket will be completed by our assistants. 6. You'll star in a street photoshoot wearing your custom creation Time flexible
Photoshoot and Walking tour in the Maboneng Arts District
We will meet in Jewel City in the colorful area of Maboneng and begin taking our photographs. From Jewel City we will enjoy the sights and Sounds of Maboneng whilst interacting with various locals and their different crafts all whilst taking photographs that will set you right into the scene until we arrive at the end of Fox Street. We will pass nice little arts and crafts stores in which you can purchase all sorts of curios and souvenirs Inside of If you would like to. I will help you with posing If you would like. Along the way, we can shoot in front of many urban art pieces as well as on the street which is mainly where the photos will be taken. The photoshoot and tour will end at the end of Fox Street and I will make sure that you can safely call an Uber to wherever you need to go next and wait with you to ensure your safety.
Amapiano & Afrobeats Nightout in Johannesburg
Our Johannesburg Nightlife Experience is An Experience that offers you the ability to really explore Joburg's nightlife with local people. Our hosts are Malone (male) and Cepho (female) , The experience can be run by women only if some ladies feel more comfortable that way. #NB This is a bottle service kind of experience The Experience takes you around Johannesburg's key party hubs from: Rosebank Melville Braamfontein Mabonang These areas are famous for different vibes in the city & are all unique and you will be exploring most of them with us on the night. Your host will be selecting the spaces to visit according to the vibe on the day you book& Your interests so it's important to reach out as soon as you make a booking so that such information may be communicated. (7pm - 2am) - Bar/club Hopping through Johannesburg Guests are able to leave when ever they feel like it. (please communicate this with your host) welcome drinks included + bus drinks included . NB: From 7pm to 9pm we start off with a light meal to carry us through the night (Meal is excluded)
Soweto Bicycle Experience
Join me on a bicycle tour through the vibrant and historical streets of Soweto. We’ll cycle in Orlando East and Orlando West. We'll kick off our ride at my bicycle store called BOOK IBHONI which is located in Vilakazi Street. The street that's known for having two Nobel prize winners. During the tour, we'll explore key sites such as the Nelson Mandela house, Desmond Tutu's residence, the Hector Pieterson Museum and other attractions like the YMCA hall where Nelson Mandela trained his boxing, in Orlando East. We will also visit an adventure spot where people do bungee jumping, wall climbing, or free falling. For our lunch break, we'll enjoy a Kota, a unique street burger-like, made with a loaf of bread cut into quarters and filled with fries, mini sausages, cheese and a spicy salad. The Kota is our local favorite. Feel free to bring small bills for optional tips for the street performers at these stops. Tips are not compulsory. We do have safe parking if you are driving to us. The bicycle tour route is easy but a little bit hilly too.
Soweto and its hidden gems
We will meet at a historical place the Hector Pieterson Memorial site which is mostly about the 1976 student uprising which was a turning point in our history and walk down the most famous street in South Africa,Vilakazi street the only street with two Nobel peace prize recipients who are Dr Nelson Mandela and The Arch Bishop Tutu.The look out point where you can get a birds view of Soweto and how big it is and get to see the iconic Orlando towers which will be one of our stops .Jump into a mini bus like the locals do,then lunch time you get to eat what the locals call lunch,browse our beautiful ,colorful markets and meet some of our elders who played an instrumental role in our liberation. After all you have absorbed about Soweto online in news papers come join me and get the real picture
African Safari Pilanesberg
Please note this safari experience is hosted from Pretoria. I will collect you from your place of lodging at 6am and drive you in a closed air-conditioned vehicle to Pilanesberg National Park. I will be your personal guide during the safari and will share my expert knowledge on the Fauna and Flora as well as the iron age history within Pilanesberg National Park. The safari includes a mid morning snack and soft drink, lunch, and an afternoon snack and soft drink. If you do not have your own camera, a digital camera with a 300mm zoom lens can be provided for your personal use during the safari. You will have access to all the pictures taken whilst on safari. You will be returned to your place of lodging after the safari has ended. NB! MY AVAILABILITY: (I could be flexible to accommodate you) I host several experiences on Airbnb. If the date you prefer to partake in this experience is not available on the calendar, please send me a query with regards to available times through the Airbnb app. There could be a possibility that another experienced is not book yet, and I could then make the date available to accommodate you. I am flexible and will accommodate a later start time if required. We can arrange this once the booking is confirmed. Please inform me of any medical condition like asthma.
Soweto & Johannesburg Experience
Join me on the Johannesburg & Soweto experience as we explore the history, the lifestyle, culture and museums of the vibrant & township of Gold. This tour will give you an overall experience about south Africa's history as we visit various attractions in both Soweto & Johannesburg. KayRidewill collect and drop you off at your residence. tour date can be adjusted to meet your availability. (NB : Historical & Non Historical Sites Entrance Fees Not Included In The Fee Charged) > Visit the constitution hill >Drive to Soweto which is one of the biggest townships in South Africa >Stop at the FNB Stadium which hosted the 2010 fifa world cup >Drive past Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital which is one of the top 3 biggest hospital in the world >We then view the Soweto towers which is now the landmark of Soweto > We stop at one of the most prestigious street in the world which is home to 2 noble prize winners Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela >Visit the Hector Peterson museum ,were you will get an overview of the events of the 1976 Soweto student uprising.
Italian Cooking with South African game meat and Opera
Step into the kitchen with Giuseppe, who brings generations of Italian culinary tradition passed down from his grandmother and mother. Join him and Liz, a South African wine expert, adding her own flair to the experience. Together, they invite you to master the art of crafting a three-course traditional Italian meal with South African game meat from Giuseppe and Liz farm and with wines and extra virgin olive oil. Start with the choice of eggplant or zucchini parmigiana with addition of Eland meat from Giuseppe and Liz farm, a dish rooted in Italian home cooking with South African fusion. Then, dive into the magic of handmade pasta, as Giuseppe shares the secrets learned from his family’s kitchen - you will make hand pasta with your own hands and you will finish the dish with blue wildebeest/gnu meat from Giuseppe and Liz farm. Finally, indulge in a delectable dessert that perfectly complements the meal. Throughout the class, Giuseppe’s expertise and Liz’s passion for wine will elevate your culinary skills and understanding. Join us for an afternoon of nostalgia, cultural exchange, and unforgettable flavors as we celebrate the essence of homemade cooking and shared traditions. Service also available at your own house or venue.
Street Photoshoot in Maboneng Precinct
We'll explore the The Maboneng Precinct. We'll walk up to the top of the street where we will view a little bit of the Maboneng history. There are various African restaurants, street art and the famous Maboneng sign where we’ll take photo’s. We'll then walk through local African street stalls selling paintings, clothing and local handmade merchandise. There are a few spots where we’ll stop and take photo’s as we make our way to a new local area called Jewel City where there is some beautiful street art. There are some rooftop bars where you can enjoy the views of our beautiful City of Johannesburg. Here you can decide whether to enjoy a refreshing local beer or cocktail and sit back and enjoy the view. Other things to note It is very normal to feel nervous for a photoshoot. The important thing to remember is to be yourself. Make sure you wear something comfortable and something you feel comfortable wearing.
Joburg Art Gallery Hopping with Thabo the Tourist
A Fulfilling Art Gallery Hopping Experience, "Hop-On curious, Hop-Off inspired." Step into Joburg’s vibrant and diverse cultural landscape with the one and only art-tourism connoisseur, Thabo the Tourist. Join us for a unique therapeutic Art Gallery Hopping experience through the multi-cultural districts, bustling business node, and captivating tourist attractions of South Africa. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs, including Rosebank and Parkwood. Your art enthusiast tour guide, Thabo the Tourist, will lead you through this artistic journey. Experience the healing power of art in a memorable, relaxed and enjoyable way. Step out of your comfort zone and embark on a positive journey tailored to your interests. Interacts with curators, gallerists, locals, and perhaps even artists along the way. Immerse yourself in the electrifying economic movement and lifestyle of Johannesburg’ s north. Prepare to be amazed by a stunning collection of sculptures, photographic exhibitions, and contemporary African fine art exhibitions featuring African artists curated by Africans, right here in Africa. Feel free to make art purchases, preferably after the enriching experience. Our adventure begins at 39 Keyes avenue, the Trov and head down to the iconic Keyes Art Mile precinct in Rosebank. We’ll visit the renowned galleries like Everard Read, Circa etc.
Picnic, Play & Connect - Meet new people
Join me for a fun-filled luxury picnic on one of the most stunning hidden gems in Joburg! We will play group games, feast on delicious lunch, laugh and explore a paradise-like garden. A great way to meet new people and discover new personalities, whether you come alone, as a couple or group of friends. On your arrival, you will enjoy welcome drinks while you relax into the picnic with other guests. Once we have all settled into the picnic, we will break the ice with a get-to-know-each-other game where you will get to know a little more about myself and everyone in the picnic. You will then enjoy your lunch from our delicious extensive menu and enjoy a meal while listening to the sounds of water, birds and a beautiful breeze from the garden plants. After lunch we will take a stretch and walk break for about 15 minutes where we allowpeopleto have one-on-one chats while walking aroundthe garden, after-which we will return back to the picnic for more card and board games. We will then play fun and engaging games, laugh, explore and and make new memoriesand friends! A wise man once said, "we don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." So get your summer outfit on, some shades, a smile and come play and connect!
Explore Johannesburg on a Skateboard - with a skate lesson
Our exciting and fun experience starts with a skateboarding lesson for first-timers/beginners which means that you don't need to know how to skateboard to join...we will teach you! Once done learning, we skate through Maboneng (one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods, 2018, Forbes) and the Jewel City Precinct which are both redefining life in the inner city. While in Maboneng and Jewel City, we also see some amazing graffiti and street art by both local and international artists such as Dbongz One (SA), Roa (BEL), DALeast (CHN) and Vhils (POR) to name a few! We then head off to see the city's origins in Marshalltown, where we see some of the city's oldest buildings, learn about the city's history from 1886 and hear about the non-racial "Kruger Liquour License" issued to select bars and what made it so special! We end off our experience in Newtown, which is home to the city's first ever multiracial cultural centre (The Market Theatre) and the city's best graffiti due to its association with street culture and the underground clubs found in the area! By the end of it all, you'll have a much better idea of the city of Johannesburg, it's history, what's going on now and how it came to be the way it is today! We think Johannesburg is dope and want to show you why we love it so much...the best part of it all...you'll do it from the fun of a skateboard!
Lesedi Cultural Village with pick up and drop off
Lesedi cultural village provides an excellent African experience in the country; one that provides insight into South Africa's colorful diversity of tribal cultures. At the beginning you are welcomed and participate in drumming, in the Ndebele Village amphitheater decorated with tribal homesteads paintings followed by the multi-visual presentation depicting History and Culture in the Ingoma Amphitheater, and,a guided tour of five Ethnic groups homesteads of the Zulu, Xhosa,Ndebele, Pedi and Basotho and ends with not- to -be -missed dance extravaganza. Choreographic movements,beating of drums and song are thrilling history telling activities that bring to light ancestral folkslore and rituals. Individual price reflected is for pick ups and drop offs in Johannesburg North,North West including Sandton,Rosebank,Melrose Arch,Park Town, Fourways,Melville,Randburg, Roodepoort,Lanseria, Mulderdrift etc,and in Midrand and Centurion. Guests outside Johannesburg -Kempton Park,and hotels around O R Tambo airport,should contact us for their reasonable extra customised price. Groups of 2 and above pay a discounted price. Allocated time include traveling time. Lunch is not included on the price.(Optional ) Sadly,no pick up in the city centre and at O R Tambo airport arrivals Request availability in case the date you are looking for is not on the calender below
Jo'burg, dirty and uncut
I offer customisable tours, consider the following options: - Secret rooftop adventure in the inner city - 1930s gold rush heritage journey - Urban art and architecture walk (bridges and building appreciation) - Nature hikes (There are some impressive sights close by) - Inner city and suburban graffiti walks - Tour of the best food, coffee and/or beer Each tour includes a full meal at an outstanding restaurant, transport required and the price can be adjusted to what you want to see and how much time you have.