Khayelitsha

Wheelchair accessible

Explore District Six, where 60,000 inhabitants were forcibly removed during the 1970s by the apartheid regime. Drive to Langa and learn the history of the oldest township at sites like the Old Pass Office and the monument to Robert Sobukwe. Learn about life during apartheid on a walking tour of the hostels and shacks. Visit a shebeen (pub) and try some homemade beer.  See a traditional healer in action, and then drive through the Bonteheuwel township, reserved for the "colored" community during the days of apartheid. Hear about the division of people and its impact. See the Gugulethu 7 Memorial to the members of an anti-apartheid group killed by the South African Police in 1986, and the memorial to the American student Amy Biehl, murdered by PAC supporters in 1993. End in the Khayelitsha township and hear about the work the Philani Center does for local mothers and children.

Traveling is only as deep as the people you interact with, and on this half-day tour, you will get to discover Cape Town in an up-close and personal way through the eyes of the locals. During your time together, you will have a chance to dig deeper into the multicultural side of Cape Town, and hear their personal stories of forceful removals from District Six to the rich cultural landscape of township life. The day either begins at 08.00 or at 13.00, returning approximately four-and-a-half hours later. You will begin in District Six with the Museum (closed Sundays). Here you can educate yourself on the forceful removal of over 60,000 inhabitants in the 1970s by the apartheid regime. This once lively community of former slaves, artisans and merchants was once home to almost 1/10 of the city of Cape Town's population before the brutality that came. After your education, you will move to Langa, the oldest formal township in South Africa. This suburb was established in 1927, and was established specifically for Black Africans before the apartheid era. There is a history of violent uprisings here, and your visit will be benefited with the local's stories and perspectives. From here we move onto Shebeen (township pub) with the option to taste some traditional beer! How can you turn down a beer with the locals? If you're fortunate enough to be with us on a Sunday, we'll even have the chance to visit a charismatic church service in the townships! It's truly an experience not to be missed!

Driving Northeast out of Cape Town, we will pass some of the most well known townships in South Africa. The first one Langa, is the oldest one in Cape Town. Compared to other squatter like townships in South Africa. Langa is well developed and has seen its local economy grow from strength to strength over the years. Next we will pass the Cape Town International Airport. Known to be Africa's most award winning and safest Airport. Then we will pass a township called Khayelitsha. In Xhosa it means 'our new home'. Measuring 10 square miles and inhabiting more than half a million people. Vast majority of her inhabitants works in town and is daily dependant on public transport. As we drive off to the Cape Winelands region, we will pass The Cape Town Film Studios. The film industry grew rapidly in the lockdown. This is where The pirate carribean and Black Snails was shooted. Next we continue to the town of Stellenbosch, known to be the second oldest colonial town in the country. Her architecture, water furrows and well over 300 old oka trees guves one a nostalgic feeling of a bygone era. Dorp street for example has the longest row of oldest buildings in the Southern Hemiphere. Then we will pass the University of Stellenbosch. This is one of the Best universities in the country, because its where our winemakers study to become a wine maker. Next you will enjoy your first winetasting at Delaire Graff. Known to be the Jewel of the Cape Winelands. Next you will enjoy your second wine tasting at Tokara. They grow their own olives, and they reckon that it goes good with wine. Here you can do olive and wine tasting. Then we will continue to the town of Franschoek meaning ' French Corner'. This is where the French used to settle in the 1800's when they fleed from prosecution because of their religion. Franschoek is also top for food in the country. This is where we will stop for lunch. Lastly you will do a wine tasting at Eikenhof. A Small winefarm inherited by the fourth generation. This is where you will have the privilege of meeting the farmer himself doing the tasting. On our way back to Cape Town, we will stop at the Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela spend his last two years in prison.

You will be picked up from your hotel. As we will have a 2 hour long drive, we will pass some of Cape Town's Most Nutorious Townships. Driving Northeast out of the City on the National 2 road, we will pass the first township Langa. Langa is a 'Xhosa' word, meaning Sun. This is the oldest township in Cape Town. Each township in Cape Town has minimum 2 Primary Schools, 2 High Schools, 1 Police Station and 1 Piblic clinic. That is all there is accomodate the Community. Langa also has its own local economy, and has seen it grown from strength to strength over the years. Next we will pass the Cape Town International Airport. This is Africas most award winning Airport. Then we wi pass 'Khayelitsha '. In Xhosa it means ' our new home'. This is the biggest Township in Cape Town with approximately 500 thousand inhabitants. Most of these residents work in Town, and take public transport on a daily basis. Some of them also work in Stellenbosch, as this is closer to home. Next we will pass the Cape Town Film Studio. The film industry grew rapidly in Cape Town during the Lockdown. This is where the Pirate Caribbean and Black Snails were shooted. Then we will pass the wine region, namely Stellenbosch. There is over 300 wine farms in this region. Wine is also one of the biggest things we export to the world from the Table Bay Harbour. Then we will Pass Somerset West. A small town out of the city with approximately 60 000 onhabitants. This small town is known for the Bomb Factory. Next we will Pass Sir Louwry's Pass. This is one of the most beautifull Passes in the Western Province. As we drive through the pass, we will pass the Steenbras Dam. This is one of 6 Dams supplying water to the Western Province. Last we will turn off for Hermanus, where we will go to the Harbour to do the Whale watching