Led by photojournalist Ilan Ossendryver of Tour Soweto, you can experience Soweto by getting an opportunity to meet local community members and even celebrate birthdays and special occasions with the children of Kliptown.

Ossendryver collects guests from their hotel or chosen destination and transports them around Soweto, all the while sharing stories and insights from his many years of travelling the length and breadth of Johannesburg. He also has had a bird's eye view of political change in South Africa, is extremely knowledgeable about the local context, and is generous with information.

His warmth and good humour are infectious, and a bonus of his tours is that he will guide your photography, while ensuring you get many fantastic photo opportunities. He will also share photographs shot by him after the trip, making for an extra memorable experience.

Expect to be led down alleyways and paths not usually visited by tourists. You'll also get a chance to meet local traders, sangomas, and other Soweto denizens. Plus, he'll lead you to the best 'vetkoek' in Soweto. This is a unique way to experience this complex and fascinating place.

Ossendryver also offers a few other tours including Alexandra, the Nelson Mandela route, and the Apartheid Museum.