ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
On & off the bus stories at the actual crime venues & scenes. Plus short detective game to try solve the unsolved murder (since 1949) of Bubbles Shroeder, a 'laser beam crime show' from a spectacular high viewpoint overlooking the city, horrific props, and even a few ghost stories.
Some highlights are: 1914 Foster Gang (incl. General de la Rey's accidental death and Siener van Rensburg's prophecy), Stander Gang (two hide outs), Daisy de Melker (new motive why she killed her son), Baby Micaela's kidnapping, killer-paedophile Gert van Rooyen, Great Trust Bank Robbery, 1950s Ducktail gangs, the 'ABC' serial killer, 'Body-In-The-Lake', and more.
See our Route further below.
ROUTE (Venues, Crime Scenes & Stories):
Starts with an Introduction at the Sunnyside Park Hotel (Holiday Inn) in Parktown, Johannesburg, where you can also eat & drink before the introduction. There are on and off the bus stories/venues, all of which are in safe areas, and which are as follows:
Two of the Stander Gang safe-houses (hide-outs, off bus). Ponte Building Suicides, Murders, Drug Lords & Gangs (on bus). Carlton Centre/Carlton Hotel Bombing and Dynamite Saga (told on the bus, which does NOT go downtown, as it is unsafe). The Great Trust Bank Robbery (on bus). Poison Murderess, Daisy de Melker's house (on bus, historical: 1930s). The new Troyeville Hotel as a pub stop, with Ducktail Gang Murder (off bus, historical: 1950s), with surprise effect. Kidnapping of Baby Micaela (on bus). Paedophile/Serial Killer, Gert van Rooyen (on bus). The Apartheid-driven murder of David Webster (on bus). Kensington Ridge Viewpoint of Johannesburg with 'Laser Beam Crime Show', plus the story of the Foster Gang (historical; early 1900s), plus their cave hide-out, plus three notorius male Serial-Killers - you will find out who they are on the tour (all off the bus, with a gruesome visual effect). Murder of Bubbles Shroeder (on bus, historical: 1949). And finally, the most curious 'Body-In-The-Lake Murder' (off bus, historical: 1964), with surprise horrific visual ending
[Daisy de Melker]
AGES: This is more of an adult production, but ages 6 & up are welcome:
WHAT TO WEAR: Wear flat walking shoes. Bring Pub & Grub money/card.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring Pub & Grub money/card.
ACCOMMODATION: If you don't wish to go home, you can stay over at the Starting/Ending Point (historic Sunnyside Park Hotel) - for discount B&B rates including an optional full buffet breakfast to die for. Click here and tell the hotel you are attending the 'Murder & Crime Bus' in order to obtain your discount.
(1). For the PUBLIC Murder & Crime Bus see Dates and Ticket Bookings here
(2). For GROUPS (Private / Corporate / Year End groups) in Johannesburg only, we provide 3 bus sizes, which are only available in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
20 Seater: Maximum 20 persons. Minimum 15 persons. If you don't have 15 persons you still need to pay for the equilavent payment of 15 persons, otherwise you can join one of our Bus tours for the 'Public' here
34 Seater: Maximum 34 persons. Minimum 21 persons. If you don't have 21 persons you still need to pay for the equilavent payment of 21 persons, otherwise you can join one of our Bus tours for the 'Public' here
57 Seater: Maximum 57 persons. Minimum 35 persons. If you don't have 35 persons you still need to pay for the equilavent payment of 35 persons, otherwise you can join one of our Bus tours for the 'Public' here
Prices for busses are upon request due to the changing bus rental costs of the coach companies which we utilise.
To book for Groups, email us here, or call or WhatsApp us directly on 0741270982 (Hold number down to Call of Copy).
