Cape Town Travel Forum

Did anyonne ever participate in any of those township tours and can suggest the tour privider?
I am looking for a tout which is respectful to the people who live there and which gives you a chance to meet those people and talk to them to get to know their way of life better.

Thanks for your help!
Marit

Hi there
A few years ago I did a township tour with "Grassroots" arranged through my hostel and it was very good. They take you to 2 townships and you can meet the people in the shabeen (bar), Vicki's Bed & Breakfast and through walking around with the guide. The kids are great and all want to meet you as you walk around. They recommend not to give the kids money but I did notice you could donate at Vicki's. The company also gives a donation through your tour fees. Have a great time.

I lived in Cape Town for a couple of years and although I never did the township tour, my Dad and mother-in-law both did it when they came to visit. They really enjoyed it. I have a feeling they also went with Grassroots. I remember hearing that part of your tour cost does go to the township people. The only township tour I did while in South Africa was Soweto but we went in with a guy we knew from work who lived there, so we had a real local showing us around.

would indeed, suggest that you spend a night at Vicky's to get a true township experience.