Experience

We are a tourism company based in one of the historically most important sites in South Africa: The suburb of Sophiatown in the city of Johannesburg. Sophiatown the unique space in the world, the home of jazz the Chicago of South Africa ,the mother of style ,unity and rainbow.

Due to the efforts of a pioneering local birder, Soweto has become known as a fascinating area to go birding. Key areas for birding center around the iconic painted towers of Orlando Power station, and includes excellent wetland and Highveld koppie birding.

Zuri Destination (ZD), is a South African professional destination marketing company (DMC), headquartered in Johannesburg.  ZD is an expert in Destination Events, Destination Weddings, and Incentive programmes. The company trades in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events (MICE) space. 

This Johannesburg food tour takes you on a journey across Africa. Taste a little something from destinations such as Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria and learn about the unique history of the neighbourhood!

This Johannesburg art tour aims to shine light not only on the artists but also the range of different businesses encompassed by the valley and the rich history associated with it.

Welcome home to the Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site. Enoy the wonders of the Sterkfontein caves, an early morning Hot air Balloon ride sets the tone to the day’s activities in the Cradle.

Visit the Adminstration Capital of South Africa which is renowned for its beautiful Jacaranda Trees(from October) which line-up the streets.

The Maboneng precinct is one of the trendy revived neighbourhoods where a different type of Jozi culture is experienced through art, cuisine and lifestyle is shared.

Visit the City of Gold, Johannesburg learning about its origin and how it is South Africa’s biggest city by the size of the population.

Do you want to tour and see the African world city Joburg up, close and personal? Then come and tour with us on our half-day guided cycle tours of this beautiful and vibrant city every Sunday at 10:00am for 10:30am.

We set off our walk at Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers heading towards our look out point with a panoramic view over Soweto. The guide will points our various landmarks and areas and the history of the various sites around the township. You will also see our community garden project as well as the beer brewing station of the home brewed sorghum beer made by women in our community.

We will start our tour by reaching a look out point of Orlando East and West. You will get an introduction of Soweto – it’s size, the history of how Soweto was formed and the people that make up this large township. You will see and learn more about some of our landmarks such as the Orlando stadium and the brightly painted Orlando towers. Learn one of the many greetings to interact with people along the way!