Excursions
Social Program Excursion Options
Wits Anglo American Digital Dome 1 hour show: R70 pp
Located in Milner Park on the Wits University campus in Braamfontein, the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome is an academic and astronomical educational center for scholars, researchers, and academics. Explore the universe’s wonders in a space where entertainment and education seamlessly merge.
Step into the future with the Digital Dome, where reality fades and imagination takes center stage. Experience unparalleled immersion with stunning visuals and 360-degree storytelling that engage your senses in a way like never before. Featuring high-resolution projectors, surround-sound technology, and auditorium seating, the Digital Dome offers a state-of-the-art environment for captivating storytelling and interactive educational experiences. It’s a place where audiences of all ages can embark on an incredible journey through the universe and human creativity.
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve 2 hr guided tour: R620 pp
Located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve offers an unforgettable wildlife experience, where nature and conservation come together in one of the most historically significant areas on the planet. Home to over 600 animals and more than 30 species of game, including three of the Big Five – Kruger lions, white rhinos, and buffalo – the reserve offers guided open-vehicle game drives led by SATOUR-registered experts.
In addition to these iconic species, visitors can spot endangered animals such as the reintroduced wild dog, as well as cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and over 20 types of antelope. Birdwatchers will appreciate the vulture hide, offering opportunities to observe and photograph the rare Cape vulture. There are even occasional sightings of the elusive leopard in the area.
Origins Centre Museum 1.5 hr guided tour: R90 pp
The Origins Centre, a museum in Africa for the people of the world is situated on the West campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Braamfontein. It features exhibitions that delve into the history of early humans in Africa, including ancient rock art, and offers audio tours. The interactive displays at the Origins Centre take visitors on an extraordinary journey, starting with the origins of humankind in Africa and progressing through the evolution of technology, art, culture, and symbolism. The experience continues with a deep dive into the diverse rock art traditions of southern Africa, showcasing these ancient masterpieces and their creators through contemporary art installations by prominent South African artists.
Apartheid Museum 2 hr guided tour: R275 pp
The Apartheid Museum is a museum complex located in Johannesburg, South Africa, dedicated to showcasing the rise and fall of apartheid, as well as the 20th-century history of the country. The design of the building was conceptualized by an architectural consortium made up of several prominent architectural firms, situated on a seven-hectare site. The museum serves as an exceptional example of design, space, and landscape, offering a unique South African experience to the global community.
The exhibits have been curated by a diverse team of curators, filmmakers, historians, and designers. They feature thought-provoking film footage, photographs, text panels, and artifacts that tell the stories and events of the harrowing apartheid era in South Africa.