African Township And Cultural Tour - Langa from Cape Town Half Day
Immerse yourself in one of Cape Town's first townships. Explore Langa township with a local guide who was born and bred there. Experience the reality of township life up close & personal. Get a detailed perspective on how the residents live and marvel at the soulful art that is produced in this township.
You will be picked up from your hotel and taken on a brief ride to Langa township. You will be welcomed by our local tour guide who will proceed to take you on a detailed expedition of this often misunderstood location. You will walk the same streets that the people walk, take in the sights and sounds of Langa and see where the people eat sleep and entertain themselves.
Every aspect of township life will be covered. It is indeed an enlightening experience which leaves many who embark on the tour with a refreshed appreciation for life.
After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
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African Township And Cultural Tour - Langa from Cape Town Half Day
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What's included in African Township And Cultural Tour - Langa from Cape Town Half Day
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Visit this local art and craft centre where local showcase their performing arts. It is also a meeting place for the local community where they make pottery and teach travelers how to play the African drum. At this place is a variety of art and craft for sale by the locals as a way of living
Take a walk past this police station that serves the local community. Learn about the history of this oldest township in Cape Town. Explore this vibrant township and see how shipping containers have been turned into all sorts of businesses. The containers have been turned into hair saloons, barber shops and even family houses. Visit a local African beer brewing facility and get to taste the beer which keeps the locals occupied . Visit the local hostels which were meant for male migrant workers by the government of apartheid.
Walk past this school which is known to produce national sportsmen. Take a walk in the hostels nearby and see how the locals live in the oldest hostels which were meant for male migrant workers. Look out for the local delicacy - a head of sheep which is well prepared before it is cooked by the local ladies. Visit the locals and interact with them to find out how far the government has gone in providing quality life which it promised before independence. You can also visit an African Traditional healer and obtain a love portion. He can also tell you about your past, your future and your love life.
Inclusions
- Native Township Guide
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
- Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Opportunity to visit a typical township restaurant and taste african food
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up travelers from the hotel lobby within a 10km radius of the city and also from The Cruise Terminal Waterfront
Meeting / End Points
- We pick up travelers from the drop and go area at The Silo Hotel Waterfront
