Tour the Nelson Mandela Capture Site from home Posted on 29 May 2020 Museums, art galleries and other tourist spots have had to get creative in remaining connected to visitors. Rather than closing off completely from the outside world during lockdown, many have taken to technology for help. Closed doors don’t mean closed museums. The Nelson Mandela Capture Site has been hard at work creating a virtual experience that visitors can access from the comfort and safety of their own homes. The impressive technology uses drone footage to allow virtual visitors to experience the Capture Site’s immersive exhibition. The programme gives you access to a dazzling display of historical artefacts, rare video and audio footage and a 360 degree experience of the world-renowned sculpture. The Tour was launched on 27 May, marking two months since the Site was first closed to the public. As a non-profit organisation, the Capture Site acts as an economic driver in the community, helping to create and sustain jobs and promoting tourism in the province. In a typical month, the Capture Site employs over 35 staff, welcomes around 500 visitors per day, hosts numerous school groups and education programmes, trains 25 young adults for the hospitality and tourism industry and supports local businesses through construction and upgrade projects. As a non-profit organisation, it is difficult to press pause on all of these activities. Until the Site can safely reopen, they will continue to rely on the support of the public. You can make an impact by supporting the Capture Site through pre-buying tickets, purchasing a membership or making a donation. To experience the virtual tour, head over to the website. Getaway visited the capture site last year, take a sneak peak at what the virtual tour will show you: Image credit: Supplied Related Posts Manoeuvring through the mangroves of Mauritius 4 May 2022 Many who venture to Mauritius don't tend to leave the confines of their hotel resorts... read more The 12 best things to do and places to explore in Namibia 14 March 2022 Described as stark and hostile, this is what has lured many South Africans to our... read more The top 10 campsites in the Drakensberg 26 February 2022 Whether you’re in a two-person hiking tent eye-balling the peaks or a full caravan in... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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