Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cape Town’s townships on this half-day tour. Explore Langa and Gugulethu with a local guide, learn about the Xhosa community, and indulge in a delicious barbecue lunch.
- Cape Town Central - You will be collected from your Cape Town area hotel or guest house at between 8:00 and 9:00 am and drive for approximately 20 minutes to one of the city’s oldest townships known to the locals as Langa (meaning ‘Sun’ in Xhosa).
- Guga S’thebe - Upon arrival in this township, your guide/driver will introduce you to the local resident tour guide. Your personal local guide will accompany you and your small group on a short walking tour (0.5 miles or less than a kilometre), affording opportunities to interact with locals.
The walking portion will start at Gugasthebe, a tourist information centre, where various non-profit organizations teach skills to the local youth. Then, you will visit what used to be a detention centre during apartheid, before proceeding to the local shebeen or tavern, where you will learn how the local beer is made.
Afterwards, you’ll visit the township’s entrepreneurial businesswomen who prepare barbecue (braai) meat on the streets of Langa, old and new hostels to see the transformations done by the government in order to better residents’ living conditions. In the Langa market, you will spend a few minutes with a traditional doctor (optional).
- Guguletu - Then, you’ll board the vehicle to explore other places of interest around the township before heading to a second township called Gugulethu, known to the locals as ‘Gugs’. Gugulethu comes from Xhosa name ‘igugu lethu’ meaning ‘our pride’. It was established in 1960 because Langa was overcrowded. The tour will drive to area attractions and stop for your included lunch at the at Teez African Restaurant. Here you will have an opportunity to eat and drink with the locals.
- Cape Town Central - At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel at approximately 2pm.
- Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
- Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
- Resident Township Tour Guide
- Bottled water onboard the vehicle
- BBQ (braai) lunch (food only)
- Drinks and gratuities (optional)
Become a part of our 5-hour, small group tour of Langa and Gugulethu, two of Cape Town’s most venerable townships. A local resident will guide you through these historic districts. Delve into the vibrant Xhosa community in South Africa, immersing yourself in their ways of life and customs. Embark on an exceptional walkabout with a seasoned local guide who will provide captivating narratives about the history and culture of this multifaceted society. An authentic Barbecue (braai) lunch is included in your tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
