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"Come Closer" to Johannesburg, Sandton, Alexandra...
Alexandra | Sandton
Full-Day "Contrast Tour" - Come and explore the fascinating "City of Gold" - Johannesburg, South Africa. Your local guide will relate the history of the gold strike that birthed a nation, the imperialism that threatened it, the discrimination that almost destroyed it, and the indomitable human spirit that saved it and made it free. After a moving visit to the Apartheid Museum, which brings this country's past to life, a riding/walking tour of Sandton and Alexandra, the richest and poorest sections of the City will remind you of the inequalities that still exist. As you visit with the people, you will be amazed at how these two communities embody the freedom and reconciliation that was won at such a high price.
Atamela Tours' owner/guide will share with you her life experiences, introduce you to her people, and you will finish your day with a warm feeling for the people and culture of South Africa. This tour is available in German or English. Please specify your preference.
10 Hours - Cost per person = R1 200 (minimum of 2)
Lunch (up to R75), Airport/Hotel Transfers, & Snacks are included.
Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, and personal purchases are extra.
Customized tour available per preferences
Atamela Tours' owner/guide will share with you her life experiences, introduce you to her people, and you will finish your day with a warm feeling for the people and culture of South Africa. This tour is available in German or English. Please specify your preference.
10 Hours - Cost per person = R1 200 (minimum of 2)
Lunch (up to R75), Airport/Hotel Transfers, & Snacks are included.
Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, and personal purchases are extra.
Customized tour available per preferences
Thuli Khumalo, Tour Operator
"My tours are different from other tours or sightseeing holidays. These tour packages will expose you to our beautiful weather, diverse animal world, breathtaking views, and historical landmarks. However, in addition, I will give you the cultural encounter of a lifetime, exposing you to the heart of our diverse culture and its people. The main focus of my tours is bringing people together and making it possible for them to learn from each other. I am proud to say that I develop my own tour packages, marketing and executing them personally." ~Thuli Khumalo
ATAMELA TOURS Thuli Khumalo, Founder & Tour Guide P.O. Box 787605, Sandton, 2146 Tel: 011 984 8848; Cell: 078 798 8627; E-mail: thuli@atamelatours.com Skype: thuli_khumalo The Founder and Her Mission Thuli Khumalo is the owner of Atamela Tours, a Tour Company in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her mission is to share her beloved country with visitors from around the world, introducing them to the culture, history, and people who make South Africa unique and exciting. The name ‘Atamela’ is a Sotho word for “come closer.” Let's come closer together and get to know each other - ATAMELA! ATAMELA TOURS cc is a registered tour operator in South Africa, founded in 1999 by Thulisile Khumalo. Tours run by ATAMELA are conducted in German, French, English and African languages. 
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ATAMELA TOURS - HISTORY AND PROFILE
Thuli says, "When I decided to study tourism, I was amazed by the fact that there were virtually no Africans participating in this industry. I saw many buses coming into Soweto, but the tourists never got out and walked around and talked to the Soweto residents. They sat in the bus taking pictures. Most of us felt like we were animals in a zoo or game park. South Africa is one of the most blessed countries in the world - we have the best weather all year round, breathtaking scenic views, a diverse animal world, unusual flora and fauna, and a fascinating collection of tribes with different customs and traditions. This diversity not only fascinates visitors from other countries, but even fascinates us. Tourism literature did not do justice to us or to our country. I wanted to change this and I thought that, as a Sowetan resident, I have the perspective and the connections to create a unique experience of Johannesburg and Soweto." After completing her tourism studies in South Africa in 1992, Thuli went to Germany to further her studies in tourism, and spent 6 years working in the German tourism industry. In 1998, she returned to South Africa to establish her own tour guide business, and Atamela Tours was born. ATAMELA TOURS offers different types of tours with the sole aim of showcasing the optimism and the problems - the REAL LIFE - of the people of South Africa. Depending on the group’s interests, ATAMELA is in a position to put together tours that will inform visitors on different topics e.g. the economy, social structures, history, and cultural background, and provide experiences that will stay with them long after they've gone back home. While putting a lot of emphasis on culture and history, ATAMELA TOURS also gives visitors access to the diverse animal world and the beautiful landscapes that make South Africa a magical country. Thuli: "I would be delighted to design a tour package especially for you to enhance your understanding of what is really happening in my country in preparation for your further exploration of South Africa. All tours are conducted in German, French, English ,and African languages. Please call me on my cell phone at +27 078 798 8627, contact me on Skype thuli_khumalo, or email me at thuli@atamelatours.com. For References from Clients who have enjoyed an Atamela Tour (Click here) For a Testimonial by British High Commissioner Ann Grant (Ambassador) (Click here) RE-LOCATION SERVICES PROVIDED
MOVING TO SOUTH AFRICA?
LET THULI HELP! Taking a step to look for a job in a foreign country is a big decision and choosing to bring all the immediate members of the family can be quite challenging, especially if the country of choice has a label. Over the years since our independence the media has labeled South Africa and Johannesburg especially, as one of the most dangerous parts of the world. In a one-on-one consultative tour of the area, including an in-depth introduction of the specific areas you are considering, your questions and concerns will be dealt with accordingly, leaving you with a much clearer understanding of the situation in South Africa and its neighboring townships. Through such a tour you are given a chance to make an informative decision regarding many facets of such a move. The issue that is usually first and foremost in everyone's mind is SAFETY: · Will it be safe for me to get to work? · Will it be safe for me to go anywhere? · Will my children be safe – at school, in the streets, etc. · Can my children meet and make friends, without me worrying! · Can we go shopping without being robbed? CLICK HERE. |
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Thank you for visiting the Atamela Tours website. We are always adding to and improving our website . If you have any questions regarding our tours - please contact us directly by phone, email, or Skype:
Cell: +27 (0)78 798 8627
Email: thuli@atamelatours.com
Skype: thuli_khumalo
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