One of the best ways to truly experience the culture and life of Soweto is on a bike. The most memorable bike tours are interactive, safe and accommodate beginners, pros and social riders.
Bike Rides That Create Change
In 2015, Mpumelelo Mtintso started Book IBhoni, a bicycle tours business in Soweto that promotes a culture of literacy among young people in the township. At Book IBhoni, tourists are incentivized with a 10% discount on their tour packages for donating books. Mpumelelo and his team then distribute the donated books to local schools and libraries.
What to expect at a tour
The 4 hour bike tours begin at Book IBhoni on Vilakazi Street in Orlando West, Soweto.
A tour package of R650 includes the following;
- Bike and helmet hire
- Lunch
- Beer Tasting (when the sale of alcohol is legal in South Africa)
Disclaimer: the above image was taken before the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa. Covid-19 protocol is observed at all times during the tours.
Book IBhoni Courier Service
While Covid-19 may have slowed down the demand for Book IBhoni’s traditional tours, it certainly accelerated the need for an efficient, streetwise courier service. The team offers a last mile delivery service to larger courier services as well as door to door distribution to small businesses around Soweto.
For further information about tours and deliveries contact Book IBhoni on the following details;
Address: Vilakazi Street, Soweto Gauteng
Call: 061 371 9013
Instagram: @book_ibhoni
Email: [email protected]