Educational Excursions
CAPS-aligned educational excursions, multi-day school camps and end-of-term outings — expertly guided and built around learners' needs. Assisting teachers with all the arrangements.
Gauteng's Best Educational Destinations
We run curriculum-aligned school excursions to Gauteng's most-loved heritage and science sites — the Voortrekker Monument, the Cradle of Humankind (Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves), the Apartheid Museum, Soweto (Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, Mandela House), the Union Buildings, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Constitution Hill, Lesedi Cultural Village, the SAA Museum, OR Tambo International Airport tours and a Gautrain learner experience. Each trip is mapped to CAPS outcomes in History, Geography, Natural Sciences and Life Orientation.
Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre
Guided walking tour to see and learn about the cheetahs, then fun activities at the Environmental Centre.
Apartheid Museum
Guided tour through the Apartheid Museum (Wednesdays to Saturdays) illustrating the timeline 1948–1994: Segregation Laws, Group Areas, and the road to democracy.
Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve
Big-cat and game viewing at the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in the Cradle of Humankind. Open Tuesdays to Fridays.
Constitution Hill Tour
South Africa's turbulent past and its transition to democracy, on a heritage site that witnessed over a century of history.
Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park
Hands-on conservation-focused programme. Lectures pitched to the appropriate age group.
Cullinan Diamond Mine Tour
Surface mine tour, the McHardy Museum and the Diamond Room. Learn how diamonds are formed, mined and cut at this famous mine.
Edu Camp Farm
Olifantsfontein near Irene, Centurion. Age-tailored programmes — arena shows, poultry visits and more.
Freedom Park
Immersive heritage tours on Salvokop hill, Pretoria — bringing South African history and the journey to freedom to life. CAPS-aligned for primary and high school learners.
Gautrain Ride
A safe Gautrain trip with pre-loaded cards — Wilrien works with Gautrain staff and security so schools skip queues on the day.
Gold Reef City Educational Tour
“Jozi's Story of Gold” heritage tour. Descend 75 m into one of the deepest underground mines. Thursdays & Fridays only.
Grants Dairy
Interact with and feed farm animals, learn how milk is processed, play fun Boere Games, and enjoy ice cream. Located in Germiston.
Hartbeespoort Snake & Animal Park
Foot of the Magaliesberg. Snake and animal demonstration in the arena at a private park on the dam. Optional 20-minute ferry boat ride add-on.
Honey Bee Education Centre
Learn about the honeybee's role in nature, hive duties, life cycle, dangers they face, and tour a honey extraction room. All ages.
Honeydew Mazes
Indigenous reed mazes around 5 themed secret gardens in Honeydew, Johannesburg. Team-based school programme.
James Hall Museum of Transport
Over 400 years of transport history — animal-drawn vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, buses, fire engines, trams and trolley buses.
Johannesburg Planetarium
Age-appropriate science shows for every phase. Currently showing “The Race to Earth” for Grade R–3. Passport to the Universe: Narrated by Tom Hanks for older Grades.
Johannesburg Zoo
55 hectares in the leafy northern suburbs. Founded 1904 on land donated for public recreation.
Journey to Freedom — Soweto Tour
Mandela House, Regina Mundi Church and Hector Pieterson Memorial. Drive past FNB Stadium, Baragwanath, Freedom Square and more.
Lesedi Cultural Village
Inside the Cradle of Humankind — “the cradle of the living African cultures.” A taste of South Africa's diverse heritage.
Lion & Safari Park
Muldersdrift. 1-hour guided safari with lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, white lions and the giraffe experience.
Lowry Park Zoo
Guided tour broken into smaller groups; tour guides explain habitat and origin throughout the park.
Mapatiza Gemstone Mine Tour
A 30-minute underground tour through a replica mine — a unique walk through the life of a gemstone.
Maropeng Visitor Centre
Guided visit to Maropeng — the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Interactive exhibits on the origins of humankind.
Montecasino Bird Gardens
Self-guided walk with information boards on every enclosure. Includes the 20-minute bird show. Open Wed–Fri.
Museum of Illusions, Joburg
STEM-focused, mind-bending exhibits — 45 min to 1 hour tour, thereafter free time to explore.
Mystic Monkeys & Feathers Wildlife Park
Exotic birds, white lions, Bengal tigers, cheetah and the first two Angolan-bred specimens.
National Museum of Military History
Some of the rarest military equipment in the world, including the Me262 jet of WWII. Aircraft, armour, artillery, medals and uniforms.
National Museum of Natural History (Transvaal Museum)
Founded 1892 — custodian of South Africa's natural heritage for over 130 years.
O.R. Tambo International Airport Tour
Grade 6 to 12 — guided tour by a registered tourist guide: arrivals, departures, foreign exchange, runway viewpoints. Ideal for Tourism learners. Tuesdays to Thursdays between 10am and 1pm. This tour was Pioneered by the co-founder of Wilrien Tours - Willie du Toit.
Pretoria Botanical Garden Outdoor Excursion
Outdoor educational excursion at the Pretoria Botanical Garden — perfect for Foundation through Senior phase learners.
Rocky Ridge — Road Safety Education
Pedestrian road safety with mascot Danny Cat, then a mini town where learners ride through the streets.
Sammy Marks Museum
Heritage site honouring Samuel Marks, leading figure in mining, industry and agriculture in the Transvaal between 1880 and 1920.
Sci-Bono Science Centre, Johannesburg
Largest science exhibition centre on the continent, in Newtown — an initiative of the Gauteng Department of Education.
Sci-Enza Science Centre
South Africa's oldest interactive science centre on the University of Pretoria campus — hands-on exhibits across physics, maths and biology.
Sophiatown “Tsotsi” Tour
Walking tour through Sophiatown — context for the prescribed Grade 11 book Tsotsi.
South African Air Force Museum
Largest military aviation museum in South Africa, at Swartkop. The full story of aviation development.
South African Airways Museum (Rand Airport)
2-hour guided tour and lecture by an ex-crew member. View the SAA 747 and the inside of the Lebombo.
The Farm Yard Tour
Olifantsfontein near Irene, Centurion. Arena show with cow-milking, lectures on cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, plus poultry visit.
Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij Cheese Tour
Family farm at the foot of the Magaliesberg producing cheese to traditional Dutch recipes — milk to final product.
Voortrekker Monument
Guided tour of the Monument and friezes, cannon fire at Fort Schanskop and a bread-baking demonstration with a slice for every learner.