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Townships tours in Cape Town


Townships tours in Cape Town

The townships are the places where people were forced to live (based on race) under the apartheid regime. To some extent townships continue to retain their apartheid-era racial make-up, for a variety of reasons. Townships have also grown to cover far larger areas of land than in the apartheid days. This is a result of urbanization, especially over the past 10-15 years. Touring a township may seem strange, even inappropriate, but it is a good way to learn about South Africa's history, and the poverty that many people continue to live in. People in the townships are friendly and the children love visitors. Some townships however can be dangerous (see the warning on the South Africa page) so don't go alone unless you know what you're doing. The townships tours are safe. If you want to bring sweets or gifts for the children, it is best not to give it directly to them, but to give it to the tour guide who will distribute them later. Tours can be booked directly or through one of Cape Town's many booking agencies. Tours run once or twice per day. Be aware that if you're given the chance to try some township food, that a 'walkie-talkie' is often made from the feet and beaks of poultry. The very best way to see a township is by foot and to stay overnight at one of the many township B&Bs. There are several tour companies which offer tours.
  • African Experience, 70 Loyolo Street, Kayamandi, +27 (0)21 889-5562 ( ), . �
  • Andulela Tours, +27 (0)21-790-2592 ( ), . Offers a variety of different tours, including jazz, soccer, poetry, and culinary tours. Their emphasis is on meeting people, not looking at them.
  • Cape Fusion Tours, Oranjezicht Cape Town, +27 (0)21 461-2437 ( ). Offers hands-on African cooking experiences in Langa at a local cooking school. This gives you an insight into the culture, the people and their cuisine.
  • Kwathabeng Tours, 1 Mocke St Dieprivier, +27 (0)21 829 6166 ( ), . Township Tavern Tours
  • Langa Heritage Walk, Lenotholi Avenue, Langa, +27 (0)21 695-0093 ( ). �
  • Luhambo Tours, Cape Town, Milnerton, +27 (0)21 551 04 67 ( ), . Specialised in township tours (Gugulethu and Khayelitsha) and wine tours
  • Sam's Cultural Tours, 45 Mshumpela Way, Langa, +27 (0)21 694-6370 ( ). �
  • Sipunzi's Black Cultural Township Tours, 1818 Makhaza Khayelitsha, +27 (0)82 769-7072 ( ). �

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