Cape Township Tours

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South Africa has become a multicultural country of distinction since it was freed from the shackles of Apartheid in the early 1990s. Under the infamous Group Act many coloured and black South Africans were moved into areas known as informal settlements or townships, and since the advent of democracy these areas have been transformed into energetic and colourful locales that have added a new facet to the Rainbow Nation. Because of this unique melting pot of cultures, influences, and other charismatic qualities township life, particularly in the likes of Cape Town, is often intriguing and captivating for those looking in from the outside. To this end, new business opportunities have arisen in the last 5 or 6 years called Township Tours and these are specifically aimed at overseas visitors who are unaccustomed to such settlements and are eager for a closer look at this vibrant and electric way of life.

There are a number of qualified and expert operators that specialise in this type of tour and visitors are advised to use one of the best in order to make their township experience a rich and rewarding one. The places one can see while visiting Cape Town include legendary enclaves such as District Six, the Bo-Kaap, the Cape Flats, Khayelitsha, and Gugulethu. During these excursions you will be taken to a traditional shop known as a Spaza as well as a Shebeen, which is a local tavern. These social and recreational amenities really provide an invaluable insight into what life in the township is really like as the locals raucously discuss the many topics of interest affecting them that day. An added feature of taking a township tour is that you will get the chance to interact with the people living in these settlements; it’s a memorable experience and a special opportunity to visit and explore the pulse of this incredible country.