“If you want a similar experience in Johannesburg to that of hearing stories of the Zulu battles, spend a day with Robin Binckes” - The Late David Rattray, Master Storyteller.
Tour Highlights
- Make your own tour - see places to visit
- A Taste of the History of South Africa (A)
- A Taste of the History of South Africa (B)
- Mandela's Footprints - The Struggle for Freedom
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Thank you for the amazing tour of Alex - it was a day that will be imprinted in my memory. I really admire your enthusiasm and dedication to our wonderful country. Shira Bacher, South Africa.
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Welcome to Spear of the Nation Tours, specialised tours of Johannesburg and South Africa
Enjoy the wonder of the history of Johannesburg and surrounding areas through the eyes of master story teller Robin Binckes.
Robin, winner of the inaugural Tour Guide of the Year Award “for his contribution towards tourism in Gauteng province,” specializes in the History of this country, and its people. If you want to experience South Africa through the eyes of one of it’s most passionate citizens.... Book now!
Robin’s tours of Johannesburg and surrounds are an experience not to be missed. Visitors and South Africans alike have described a day with Robin as being a life changing experience. Robin tells the history in vivid and entertaining form, calling on his own experiences to illustrate the past, as well as anecdotes which are both moving and entertaining.
Robin’s tours of Johannesburg and surrounds are an experience not to be missed. Visitors and South Africans alike have described a day with Robin as being a life changing experience. Robin tells the history in vivid and entertaining form, calling on his own experiences to illustrate the past, as well as anecdotes which are both moving and entertaining.
Global Vision Award
Spear of the Nation, a one-man tour guiding company, has become the first South African company to be awarded a prestigious "Global Vision Award" by the largest travel and leisure publication in the United States of America. Read more...Construction of Soccer City in Soweto, the home of the opening and final games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, nearing completion.
-50 days to go until the start of the 2010 Soccer World Cup!
Speciality Day Tours
- All tours are personalized and exclusive to your group (time and date and programme to suit yourself)
- Robin conducts all tours personally.
- Tours are carried out in a luxury Volkswagen Sharan vehicle with air conditioning (should your group be more than 6 people, an appropriate vehicle is hired).
- All prices are inclusive of refreshments, lunch (full day) and all entrances.
- Full insurance is carried.
Our day tours can be adapted to suit your requirements and time. Visit Johannesburg, Liliesleaf Farm (the scene of the Rivonia Raid), the Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Sharpville, Alexandra Township, the Constitutional Court, the Johannesburg Fort, Sophiatown, Pretoria, the Voortrekker Monument, Vlakplaas, the Irene Concentration Camp and Nooitgedacht.
Day and half day tours are available. A minimum of two passengers is required for each tour. Make your own tour - see the places to visit while on tour...
Day and half day tours are available. A minimum of two passengers is required for each tour. Make your own tour - see the places to visit while on tour...
Tour Highlights
“A Taste of the History of South Africa” - Alexandra Township, Liliesleaf Farm, the Voortrekker Monument and Vlakplaas. This is a six star tour designed to give you an understanding of this country and its turbulent history, in one day! This tour has been acclaimed by local residents and international visitors.
“Mandela's Footprints - The Struggle for Freedom” - Follow in the footseps of Nelson Mandela visiting Alexandra Township, Soweto, the Johannesburg Fort and the the Apartheid Museum.“Fight for Freedom”
Visit the sites of the Struggle - Liliesleaf Farm, Sharpville, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.