Half-Day Small-Group Township Tour South Africa from Cape Town
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Half-Day Small-Group Township Tour South Africa from Cape Town

4 h
Small Group
Half Day
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Once you have been collected from your accommodation, you will proceed to District Six where the first half hour will be spent learning of apartheid and how residents of the area were forcibly removed to the Cape Flats. 

After hopping back on the bus, you will take a short drive to Langa. This township is the oldest with history and heritage sites such as the Old Pass office and Robert Sobukwe’s monument. It is also the smallest township with a vibrant and intimate community where everyone knows each other.

Next, you will go for an hour and a half walking tour which will include visits to hostels and shacks to see the varied living conditions of township life. You will also visit a shebeen (local pub) where you will have the opportunity to try local homemade beer. To round this off, you will visit a traditional healer in action!

The tour continues with a drive through Bonteheuwel. Under apartheid policies, this township was reserved for the colored community. This will contextualize the man-made division of people and the relationship within communities today.

On the next stop at the Seven Monument and Amy Biehl Monument in Gugulethu. Gugulethu is home to the famous Mzolis restaurant - a true braai (barbecue) restaurant in the South African style. There will be opportunities to support local businesses and markets throughout the tour.

The last township to visit is Khayelitsha. This township is the youngest and largest and is still growing as a result of the people migrating from rural areas to the city. Visit the Philani Center, which began as a nutrition center for kids and now serves both the mothers and the children of the community. There you will find community projects including weaving, painting, t-shirts printing etc.

After saying goodbye to many happy faces at the Philani Center, you will return to the city. Those booked for the afternoon extension to Robben Island are dropped at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V and A Waterfront. Guests who are not booked for the extension are then dropped back at their accommodation.
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Included
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private, air-conditioned minivan
  • Entry/Admission - Robben Island Museum
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please note: Robben Island Ticket is subject to availability and weather conditions
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Reviews
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5 | 2018-03-20

Friendly and professional guide. great experience to visit the townships and Elementary school! Recommended.

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