Imbizo Tours

Imbizo tours

For the Best guided tours of Soweto, Imbizo Tours a Black Woman Owned Tourism Company. Our guides are German, Italian, French, Spanish & Portuguese language

Pioneering Soweto & Cultural Tourism Since 1995

Imbizo tours

Founded in 1994, Imbizo Tours is a Black woman-owned pioneer in Soweto and cultural tourism, offering immersive, thought-provoking experiences that connect travelers with South Africa’s rich history and vibrant communities. More than just sightseeing, our tours empower local communities, create jobs, and foster cultural exchange. Whether exploring Johannesburg, Soweto, safaris, or cultural landmarks, we deliver authentic, mind-stimulating adventures that inspire curiosity and leave lasting memories. We offer half-day, full-day, private, and group tours tailored to all travelers, covering Johannesburg, safaris, and major South African destinations with our multilingual guides from Italian, German, French, Spanish and many more.

Mandy's tour of Soweto is not to be missed. It was perhaps the richest and most important experience I had, travelling to South Africa for the first time. Through stories and conversation, she engaged my partner and I in learning about the history of the Soweto uprising and its legacy. She spoke of the trauma as well as steps to healing with sincerity and wisdom. She is knowledgeable, insightful and inspiring - a beautiful person inside and out. Our tour included a visit to Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown, the Nelson Mandela National Museum, and the Soweto Inspirational Home Museum. Each part of the tour added a different dimension to the dialogue and experience. I could not recommend this tour more highly!

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A great experience! I'm very glad me and my family decided to book the Soweto tour with Mandy. We booked a group tour but ended up getting a private one. Mandy and her driver are lovely people and the tour was tailored to what we were interested in. I feel like we got to see a real representation of Soweto, which left us with not only a positive feeling about the culture, the warmth and the openness of the people from Soweto, but also a lot of food for thought regarding the poverty and misfortune some of our fellow humans are facing.
Thank you!

Laura M

Imbizo Tours, Mandy Imbizo – SowetoSoweto – the stories, the history, the stereotypes. How to make sense of it all! The best way is to join Mandy Imbizo on a half-day – or better yet, full-day – tour of the throbbing city. My husband and I did just that and could not have been more rewarded with our experience other than, perhaps, spending several days with this remarkable teacher. Mandy lives there, knows everyone, and is of an age where she has experienced a lot. Trust her to give you a full picture. And, you will enjoy yourself as you learn.

Szenta

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About Us

For three decades, Imbizo Tours has been at the forefront of transforming Soweto into a must-visit global destination. More than just a tour company, Imbizo is a movement—a force for healing, education, and empowerment through immersive cultural experiences.

Imbizo Tours has served as a platform for many tourism companies that operate in Soweto today. We believe in making a difference through tourism, not just by sharing culture but by uplifting the communities we engage with. Many students from Soweto and Alexandra Township have graduated thanks to tourist donations, with some expatriates now giving back by funding educational programs for children in underserved areas.  

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