Soweto Amazing Race

Departure Point:
Johannesburg/pretoria
Departure time:
+/- 9am
Max Guests:
50 Guests (Smaller groups will need to be requoted)
Private Option:
No
Duration:
5 hours
Per Person
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Tour information

Amazing Race Soweto

Highlights of this Tour Include..

An Amazing Race where you follow clues to various exciting destinations in Soweto. At each destination there will be a task / activity / reward / social responsibility element in which the teams will partake in. The detailed itinerary itself is confidential but here are the basic highlights you will experience in the day - treasure hunt through a busy market and more

Inclusions

  • Transport
  • Guide/referee to accompany each group
  • Interactive entertainment
  • A reward / activity / community donation at each destination
  • Delicious lunch at Chaf Pozi Restaurant
  • Drink vouchers
  • Visit a local shebeen with 1 drink included

Exclusions

Meals and drinks not mentioned, transfers to area's outside of central Joburg area, items of a personal nature and purchases on tour

Optional extra's

Apartheid Museum Tour | Add on a nights accommodation at a Guesthouse or Hotel in Soweto |

Soweto Tour - The Details

AN AMAZING RACE IN SOWETO

Incorporate Soweto Tours With Your End-Year Functions

NOTE – our tours always have a driver and a separate guide
This is both a SAFER way to do a tour as well as being sure you will have the guides full attention throughout, as he will not be driving and guiding at the same time.

Soweto.co.za are pioneers in this action packed teambuilding event which takes the format of An Amazing Race where you follow clues to various exciting destinations in Soweto. At each destination there will be a task / activity / reward / social responsibility element in which the teams will partake in. The detailed itinerary itself is confidential but here are the basic highlights you will experience in the day - treasure hunt through a busy market / a local crèche / adventure sport activity / upmarket malls / a squatter camp and a hostel / famous politically historical sites / place of worship / a brewery & shebeen / youth programmes / sports clubs / a school / recreational areas / the arts / tourism products / small businesses and more!

This, our flagship teambuilding product, is a must for all companies looking to inspire and motivate their staff and customers. Having run close on 200 of these events over the years we feel we have really mastered the programme to have you leaving Soweto completely fulfilled, however we are always finding exciting new elements to add to the itinerary and keep the programme fresh and updated. We are also always happy to adapt the programme to incorporate any elements that are specific to your company’s sphere of interest.

HEREWITH A SAMPLE QUOTATION OF AN AMAZING RACE IN SOWETO BASED ON A GROUP SIZE OF 50 PEOPLE IN 5 TEAMS
Estimate Cost: R 1550.00 per person
NOTE - This quote is very numbers specific, smaller or larger groups will need to be re-quoted on, if you are interested please complete the enquiry form (or give us a call) give the number in your tour party and we will send a formal quote to match.

An Amazing race could go something like this:

Transport throughout in Toyota Quantum/Iveco taxis (the group will be divided into 5 colour coded teams with each team assigned a vehicle with driver and facilitator) – pick up and drop off at your offices or your preferred venue. The vehicles are very comfortable, have safety belts on all seats and are fully insured to carry passengers. The drivers are qualified and experienced with the Amazing Race Format – however it is up to the teams participating to direct the drivers to the various destinations
A guide/referee to accompany each group on the day to ensure all clues are completed. The guide is also there to provide interesting commentary along the way
Colour bandanas provided to the teams
Facilitators on the ground at each venue (clues will lead the teams to +/- 14 venues of significance depicting Soweto's history as well as culture and way of life)
Interactive entertainment by a gumboot dance at one of the destinations
A reward / activity / community donation at each destination
A hand painted (with your logo) Calabash Trophy for the winning team!
Individual spot prizes for the best performing member of each team
Delicious lunch at Chaf Pozi Restaurant located at the Orlando Towers (Shisanyama / braai / bbq Style)
4 drinks vouchers per person (exchangeable for soft, beers and ciders at a local shebeen/brewery and at lunch), additional drinks available to purchase
KDA / Soweto.co.za event management team on the ground with support vehicle ensuring all logistics run smoothly
VAT
The actual race duration is usually about 5 hours in total and combines all aspects of Soweto life as mentioned above. Following the race the group will take a leisurely drive through parts of Soweto they may have missed during the race and the guide will be able to provide commentary and give the guests an overview on life in Soweto.

Then it's on to Chaf Pozi Restaurant where you will enjoy a Shisanyama (Braai/BBQ) Style meal at the foot of the Orlando Towers. A one of a kind hand painted trophy by a l local artist for the winning team as well as spot prizes will be handed out and guests can relax in a fun environment. After lunch a visit to a nearby shebeen is arranged before departure home.

NB - It is important to note that our Amazing Race Event for a group size of 50 people provides direct employment to approximately 30 people from Soweto for the day and supports several local small businesses and community projects.
However, Should this quote not fit in with your company’s budget please advise your specific budget and we will work on an alternative Soweto team building option for you, we can offer several different teambuilding packages to hopefully suit specific budgets.