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An award-winning national heritage site, this unassuming farm in the leafy Rivonia neighborhood is where ANC leaders plotted to overthrow the government, only to be thwarted by a police raid in 1963 that resulted in their incarceration. Nelson Mandela lived here, disguised as a domestic worker; though he wasn't here when the raid took place, he was implicated in the ensuing Rivonia Trial. The exhibits are extremely well done, with original video, images, audio, and text.
A young Mahatma Gandhi spent 10 years in Jo'burg, including one year at this house in the residential neighborhood of Orchards. Today, it's been transformed into a small museum with exhibits dedicated to the freedom fighter as well as a tranquil guesthouse with seven rooms (R2320, including breakfast), both infused with his peaceful spirit. You can stop by to see exhibits even if you're not a guest (call ahead to book a guided tour), or indulge in a night of mindfulness. Vegetarian meals are served, sourced from the garden.
