Experiencing a township tour in Cape Town will give you insight into a big part of South African culture and although townships are mostly made up of poor even destitute people – the vibrancy and energetic atmosphere leaves many visitors motivated to help.
Guided tours through various townships in the Cape Town area are available, the most popular being of Langa and Khayelitsha the biggest and second biggest in South Africa. Full and half day tours are available which will take you to local schools, traditional pubs called shebeens and will show you first hand how a large portion of the poor in South Africa live.
The closest townships to Simonstown Guest House are Red Hill Informal Settlement and Masiphumelele. A close relationship exists between Amanda and the locals of these townships so don’t be afraid to ask any questions you may have regarding safety and precautions to take on a township tour in Cape Town.
