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Liliesleaf

Tourist attraction Conference center History museum

Popular heritage site honoring the South African liberation movement, with guided tours & exhibits. People often mention history, visit, worth, South, site, Liliesleaf, struggle, Great, historical, museum,


Address

7 George Ave, Rivonia, Sandton, 2128, South Africa

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (653 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 8:30 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: (Family Day), 8:30 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Boitumelo Gloria M. 4 years ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Went for Woman's month celebration. Learnt a lot and more about the heritage site. Quite, clean and secure place to host an intimate function.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David Z. 7 months ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Liliesleaf is currently undergoing renovation. It was not officially open when I visited on September 14, 2023 but an employee offered to guide me through many of the displays. It was well worth it but I was very fortunate to be given this opportunity. Definitely call before visiting to see if it's open.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 david h. 4 years ago on Google
    Its an important part of our liberation struggle in the early 1960s and is well illustrated with interesting documented facts on the ruse and disbaning of the apartheid regime.knowledgable guides and nice coffee shop .overall a good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kevin N. 1 year ago on Google
    On June the 16 this iconic and historically important place was closed. What we could see from the outside was interesting but could have been so much better had they been open.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nicole J. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm not impressed. I made a 1.5 hour drive to go see Liliesleaf on Monday the 26th of April but they were closed. It was the day before the public holiday so I don't see why it was closed. Nowhere on social media did they mention that they were going to be closed for the day and they don't answer their phones either. Don't bother.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacqueline L. 5 months ago on Google • 185 reviews
    Well-designed and often interactive displays, information rich and quirky so entertaining and uplifting. Well worth a visit. I knew much given my parents 'lives of courage' but learnt more. Beautiful

  • 4/5 Paulin K. 6 years ago on Google • 178 reviews
    Great place for a conference. Presented there and the atmosphere was really great. The auditorium is well built and there's aura about the place given the rich history. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Liam Gabriel U. 7 years ago on Google • 137 reviews
    A historically rich site, and a major turning point in South Africa's history. Great interactive tours. Subtle architecture with considerable preservation. Quite expensive - bring with student cards for half price!

  • 5/5 Hilton R. 4 years ago on Google • 131 reviews
    Very well laid out. Highly recommended visit if you are interested in the anti apartheid struggle. Covers way more than just the Rivonia Trial.

  • 5/5 Uwais R. 6 years ago on Google • 90 reviews
    An amazing reminder of a very critical time in South Africa's history. They've done a good job with the various presentations and interactive nature of the exhibitions.

  • 3/5 Dare F. 2 months ago on Google • 76 reviews New
    Great historical museum with ricxh history. It's an integral part of the evolution of South Africa from apartheid rule. Unfortunately, the museum is shut down till further notice. I hope they reopen soon. I was allowed to take a look on humanitarian grounds .

  • 5/5 Rouan J. 5 years ago on Google • 65 reviews
    The very place where Mandela was captured..good practical museum of how everything led to the icon's capture. Guided and unguided tours..nice, well priced restaurant with excellent food. Good spot for morning or afternoon visit. Secure parking

  • 4/5 Lethabo M. 5 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    The whole family loved it. Unfortunately there was no tour guide but we had fun exploring. The restuarant served quality food but portions were dissatisfying. Overall experience could've been amazing but it was good

  • 5/5 Gorge R. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite outstanding ...

  • 5/5 elsabe k. 4 years ago on Google
    Very insightful. Very much worth the visit. Understanding what Mandela was fighting for, which is.what they show u, how how.different races.worked.together to try and make the world a better place, it defines changes how a person looks at things.

  • 4/5 Oisaemi I. 4 years ago on Google
    You get to learn a bit of the history of South Africa

  • 5/5 Okoko K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good history

  • 5/5 Zahia B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unmissable place to know the history of Nelson Mandela and his brothers in arms (Original) Lieu incontournable pour connaître l'histoire de Nelson Mandela et de ses frères d'armes

  • 5/5 Tristan L. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible museum. Would have loved to stay entire day just watching all the stories but my 7 yr old... you know...

  • 5/5 Dominic R. 4 years ago on Google
    This historic site pulls together threads of Apartheid resistance with stories of the ANC's union with the SA Communist Party in the form of this covert meeting space. The room dedicated to the ANC's armed movement was particularly well done.

  • 5/5 Daryl S. 4 years ago on Google
    Insightful and emotional place

  • 5/5 Lorraine G. 4 years ago on Google
    A fantastic place. Although a little difficult to find is well worth the visit. A hidden gem. Well worth the visit. Lots of interesting information.

  • 5/5 Thabang S. 4 years ago on Google
    Historic place

  • 5/5 Walker S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Colette S. 4 years ago on Google
    Rembering mandela

  • 3/5 Mayisanne M. 4 years ago on Google
    Historic place build in one of those private places

  • 5/5 Pete G. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 4/5 Muzi M. 4 years ago on Google
    It forms part of South Africa's puzzle and route to freedom and liberation.

  • 4/5 Frank L. 2 years ago on Google
    I've realised how our history should be rewritten. This is the place where Nelson Mandela and co had their meetings before he was convicted of treason etc. People (white) like Dennis Goldberg and others were also involved in the struggle. It wasn't just black people that were involved in the struggle. What put me off is the entrance fee of R120 per adult. Not much to see though.

  • 1/5 Nomsa K. 3 years ago on Google
    Sad to see a place that carries so much history to be left unkept. I would have liked to go on a tour to hear the stories of where it all began regarding our liberation. Covid-19 should not be an excuse as museums and art galleries are open under level 1. The least they could do is to hire people who can keep the garden clean at least. Very disappointing of the Arts and Culture in Gauteng and Johannesburg City Management.

  • 2/5 Kgomotso M. 2 years ago on Google
    Passed there today... Now looks like a desserted GHOST TOWN. Can the powers that be just stick to maintaining heritage sites... This is a disgrace.

  • 5/5 mark w. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit and remind one of the liberation struggle.

  • 1/5 BRIGITTE van J. 3 years ago on Google
    Sadly it was not open! Kids were very disappointed.

  • 5/5 Shoayb L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very historic site. A hidden gem in the heart of Rivonia. Spent two hours but you can easily spend 3 to 4 hours. Tour guide was very well trained on the history of the fight against apartheid. A must visit for all South Africans and tourists. Lovely coffee shop

  • 5/5 Le Don J. 4 years ago on Google
    In 2010, Liliesleaf Farm was awarded a Merrit Award Certificate that recognises the Liliesleaf Project as one of the best new tourism projects in the world. I simply loved the place. No expense was spared to properly narrate what happened on the "farm". I intend to take my family there. My kids must understand the history of Africa and this is a pretty good peace of South African history.

  • 5/5 Tobias R. 4 years ago on Google
    Alot of history. The musem was nice and really modern

  • 5/5 Thorsten F. 4 years ago on Google
    Nicely maintained museum 110zar per adult

  • 5/5 Luz-Helena Beltrán G. 3 years ago on Google
    Well curated exhibition at a place of historical significance for South Africa.

  • 5/5 Siyabonga E. 3 years ago on Google
    It is a historical monument.

  • 3/5 Kirsten S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for an historical outing.

  • 4/5 Ntuthuko K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great historic site

  • 5/5 Zweli M. 4 years ago on Google
    A place for both historical and spiritual connection.

  • 5/5 Mathopane M. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative

  • 5/5 Nonku L. 4 years ago on Google
    What an amazing afternoon getting to understand not just the history of Liliesleaf, but the principles that saturated the great leaders of our liberation... Absolutely inspiring!

  • 4/5 Kiran J. 4 years ago on Google
    Abundane of detail and historical information preserved. Could spend a whole day going through all the detail.

  • 5/5 Rob M. 4 years ago on Google
    Informed tourist guide and very intersting and varied exhibits.

  • 5/5 Desmond L. 4 years ago on Google
    Just so full of such sad history. I am reminded again of the miracle of our transformation and grateful for so many brave and forgiving people

  • 5/5 Rosinah P. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious meal,with a smile,I like it

  • 5/5 Norma M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing, warm and welcoming, clean and friendly staff members

  • 1/5 ShaunO Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Cedric’s Cafe. What a disappointment, don’t waste your time and money. Terrible breakfast, inattentive and rude staff. :-(

  • 1/5 M D. 4 years ago on Google
    We were looking for a different experience. It was appalling. The petit breakfast was terrible. They did not have Rye bread although it was an option. The food was totally substandard. The waitress was surly and did not even say thank you for the tip. We left feeling cheated and unfulfilled. Do NOT waste your money on this place

  • 5/5 Clive C. 4 years ago on Google
    Stirring for anyone interested in history of Mandela and the ANC

  • 5/5 Helen U. 4 years ago on Google
    Really worth a visit to this heritage site. The museum and story it tells is both educating and fascinating.

  • 5/5 Roos K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice to have been here (Original) Erg leuk om hier geweest te zijn

  • 5/5 Brian N. 4 years ago on Google
    Really worth a visit. Professional and knowledgeable guides. Fascinating part of our history.

  • 5/5 Kim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant service!

  • 5/5 Gunam Dolan S. 4 years ago on Google • 1 review
    Liliesleaf is a very well organised and very well managed facility. The history of the struggle is well documented. Some scenes were very emotional. Top experience!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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