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"M. Sahlen" wrote: [snip] Usually his tour ends at a shebeen - the traditional drinking place - for a glass or two of the home-brewed beer. He can also arrange with an over-night stay with a local family, if that is what you want. Interesting. I have *no* experience of Soweto, but every account I've ever read of overnighting in Soweto seemed to end up in a shebeen. I'm sure that lots of people like to do this, but I didn't think it would be great for the OP and her young son - and I haven't read of any alternative being offered, though there presumably will be some alternatives for spending the evening - maybe specifically arrange to spend the evening with a family with young children? Liz -- Virtual Liz now at http://www.v-liz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos "I speak of Africa and golden joys" |
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wrote in message oups.com... Richard and Mark Thankyou for your interest in my enquiry and your helpful thoughts. Having read guide books, the Jo'burg official website and seen the number of guest houses in Soweto I was under the impression that it was (relatively) safe to stay within the Vilikazi Street area and that tourists were indeed being encouraged to visit and stay in the area. We didn't really want to gawp from a moving bus but be there and spend our money there rather than with a tour company. I certainly have no desire to dive into anywhere dangerous or to put my son in danger, but as Soweto is such an important piece of modern history we felt we couldn't visit your country without showing him. We certainly didn't intend to go out after dark with him. I think in the light of your replies we may indeed finish up on a tour bus but hopefully one that encourages people to 'Get off the bus' Cows being slaughtered isn't a pretty sight, but if you visit different cultures...... and I speak as a vegan! Wherever we go, we're really looking forward to visiting your country. The tours do indeed get people of the buses, a lot of them stop for a drink / snack in a *real* shabeen and stop for an early dinner in a rather well known restaurant. You visit all the modern historical sites, and according to my ex they give you a very good commentary. Although my ex was a *Cape Malay* she only went into Soweto on an organised tour. You will enjoy it. Should you want to do anything alone in a township take a local body guard At US$40-00 a day they are worth it and they can also show you places of interest. If you need one let me know and I can give you a couple of phone numbers. Enjoy your trip Richard |
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wrote in message oups.com... Richard and Mark Thankyou for your interest in my enquiry and your helpful thoughts. Having read guide books, the Jo'burg official website and seen the number of guest houses in Soweto I was under the impression that it was (relatively) safe to stay within the Vilikazi Street area and that tourists were indeed being encouraged to visit and stay in the area. We didn't really want to gawp from a moving bus but be there and spend our money there rather than with a tour company. I certainly have no desire to dive into anywhere dangerous or to put my son in danger, but as Soweto is such an important piece of modern history we felt we couldn't visit your country without showing him. We certainly didn't intend to go out after dark with him. I think in the light of your replies we may indeed finish up on a tour bus but hopefully one that encourages people to 'Get off the bus' Cows being slaughtered isn't a pretty sight, but if you visit different cultures...... and I speak as a vegan! Wherever we go, we're really looking forward to visiting your country. The tours do indeed get people of the buses, a lot of them stop for a drink / snack in a *real* shabeen and stop for an early dinner in a rather well known restaurant. You visit all the modern historical sites, and according to my ex they give you a very good commentary. Although my ex was a *Cape Malay* she only went into Soweto on an organised tour. You will enjoy it. Should you want to do anything alone in a township take a local body guard At US$40-00 a day they are worth it and they can also show you places of interest. If you need one let me know and I can give you a couple of phone numbers. Enjoy your trip Richard |
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M. Sahlen schreef:
Caroline, Touring Soweto doesn't necessarily mean staring out of the windows of a luxury coach without ever interacting with the locals. For example, there's this guy called Max that runs Max's Maximum Tours. [Snip] http://www.backpackafrica.com/accomm.../maxmaxim.html I've read great things about Max's tours on Dutch fora(forums?) as well. Definitly something to look into. -- gwendolen |
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Hey! Thanks folks! Had a look at the link, but the dates are all 2002
which makes me wonder if he's still in business. I think fora, but it looks wrong. |
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schreef:
Hey! Thanks folks! Had a look at the link, but the dates are all 2002 which makes me wonder if he's still in business. I think fora, but it looks wrong. http://www.joburg.org.za/travel/june...weto_tours.stm Try this website. Max's tour is on it too: Maximum Tours, but as you can see, there are many more. -- gwendolen |
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