Langa Township - Arts and Culture Tour
Overview
Townships have large informal settlements sprouting up in unexpected areas. Despite all this, townships in South Africa are known to be very vibrant, steeped in history with a strong sense of togetherness and a great sense of belonging, community and cohesion.
It is also a place where great entrepreneurial spirit thrives, with art and culture among the most notable characteristics of the townships. Here is a place which doesn’t go to sleep especially during the pay days.
It is also a place where great entrepreneurial spirit thrives, with art and culture among the most notable characteristics of the townships. Here is a place which doesn’t go to sleep especially during the pay days.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry To Gugas' Thebe Arts and Craft Centre + Community Centre
- Opportunity To Buy Art and Craft
- Learn to Play The African Drum (Djembe)
- Entry/Admission - Guga S'thebe
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Guga S'thebe, Washington St, Langa, Cape Town, 7455, South Africa
In South Africa, the term township or location refer to the often underdeveloped racially segregated urban areas that, from the 19th century till 1994 – the era when apartheid came to an end, where reserved for non-whites, that is, Africans, Coloureds and Indians
Townships where or are still referred to as locations or lokasies in Afrikaans and also called “Kasie” in slang, which is a short version of “lokasie”.
Townships have large informal settlements sprouting up in unexpected areas. Despite all this, townships in South Africa are known to be very vibrant, steeped in history with a strong sense of togetherness and a great sense of belonging, community and cohesion.
It is also a place where great entrepreneurial spirit thrives, with art and culture among the most notable characteristics of the townships. Here is a place which doesn’t go to sleep especially during the pay days.
ITINERARY
Experience- The Oldest Township in South Africa.
>Take a walk in Langa Township.
> Learn a bit of Xhosa for greeting the locals as you tour Langa.
> If its a Sunday morning visit local church for an African Worship experience.
Visit Guga S'thebe Cultural Centre.
> Enjoy art, design and performance. You may even learn how to play the African drum
Apartheid Hostel Visit
> Hear the heart-rending stories of great-grandchildren of migrant workers that lived in the ‘bachelor flats’ whilst their wives and kids worked at farms many kilometers.
> Learn the history of apartheid
Art and Craft Market Visit
> Walk through the art and craft market where you have the opportunity to buy locally made art and craft. These include:
*bead-work,
*stone curving,
*wooden sculptures,
*wire art and craft and many more.
*traditional dresses
African Witch-doctor visit
This witchdoctor is available for consultation by all visitors at a minimal price. Since Africans are very superstitious, meeting the witchdoctor will make you understand township life from a spiritual viewpoint.
Langa Taxi Rank
See how the township transportation system works. At the taxi rank you will see many small businesses selling their wares and services including braai (barbecue). If fortunate, you might even catch some free public performances by local musicians and artists.
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Guga S'thebe, Washington St, Langa, Cape Town, 7455, South Africa
In South Africa, the term township or location refer to the often underdeveloped racially segregated urban areas that, from the 19th century till 1994 – the era when apartheid came to an end, where reserved for non-whites, that is, Africans, Coloureds and Indians
Townships where or are still referred to as locations or lokasies in Afrikaans and also called “Kasie” in slang, which is a short version of “lokasie”.
Townships have large informal settlements sprouting up in unexpected areas. Despite all this, townships in South Africa are known to be very vibrant, steeped in history with a strong sense of togetherness and a great sense of belonging, community and cohesion.
It is also a place where great entrepreneurial spirit thrives, with art and culture among the most notable characteristics of the townships. Here is a place which doesn’t go to sleep especially during the pay days.
ITINERARY
Experience- The Oldest Township in South Africa.
>Take a walk in Langa Township.
> Learn a bit of Xhosa for greeting the locals as you tour Langa.
> If its a Sunday morning visit local church for an African Worship experience.
Visit Guga S'thebe Cultural Centre.
> Enjoy art, design and performance. You may even learn how to play the African drum
Apartheid Hostel Visit
> Hear the heart-rending stories of great-grandchildren of migrant workers that lived in the ‘bachelor flats’ whilst their wives and kids worked at farms many kilometers.
> Learn the history of apartheid
Art and Craft Market Visit
> Walk through the art and craft market where you have the opportunity to buy locally made art and craft. These include:
*bead-work,
*stone curving,
*wooden sculptures,
*wire art and craft and many more.
*traditional dresses
African Witch-doctor visit
This witchdoctor is available for consultation by all visitors at a minimal price. Since Africans are very superstitious, meeting the witchdoctor will make you understand township life from a spiritual viewpoint.
Langa Taxi Rank
See how the township transportation system works. At the taxi rank you will see many small businesses selling their wares and services including braai (barbecue). If fortunate, you might even catch some free public performances by local musicians and artists.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jackiemb91
February 2020
Besides another full day tour, we also did the Township Tour with Remi and he‘s awesome! You feel super save and he has all the information you want to know! The best tour guide ever! :)
Besides another full day tour, we also did the Township Tour with Remi and he‘s awesome! You feel super save and he has all the information you want to know! The best tour guide ever! :)GrandTour65177542716
October 2023
The transfer with Remmy was very pleasant! We received water for the trip and lots of interesting historical and current information about Cape Town and South Africa. Remmy designed our trip to be very tailored to our needs and interests. Thank you!
The transfer with Remmy was very pleasant! We received water for the trip and lots of interesting historical and current information about Cape Town and South Africa. Remmy designed our trip to be very tailored to our needs and interests. Thank you!travisa533
January 2020
Remi is phenomenal with the knowledge he possesses of the local townships. He’s built relationships with the locals so you don’t have to worry about your safety. He took us to the Langa township where we met some very nice people and bought some of their crafts. Remi helped us navigate the slight...
Remi is phenomenal with the knowledge he possesses of the local townships. He’s built relationships with the locals so you don’t have to worry about your safety. He took us to the Langa township where we met some very nice people and bought some of their crafts. Remi helped us navigate the slight language barriers and made sure we had safe rides to and from since it was rainy and very windy that day. I highly recommend Remi for touring Cape Town, he’s an expert!440nauts
February 2023
Great experience, with Nela as our guide! Learned a much about the history of the township Thank you!
Great experience, with Nela as our guide! Learned a much about the history of the township Thank you!Yellowshade2
July 2022
Such a amazing experience i had at Langa , nice energy thanks to the guy for the tour , it was amazing⚡
Such a amazing experience i had at Langa , nice energy thanks to the guy for the tour , it was amazing⚡munsaka2022
June 2022
Great cultural knowledge, seeing and talking to real people who experienced all what was explained during the tour, and learning a bit of the Xhosa language.that was fantastic . learnt also about King Langalibalele who was imprisoned coming all the way from Zululand
Great cultural knowledge, seeing and talking to real people who experienced all what was explained during the tour, and learning a bit of the Xhosa language.that was fantastic . learnt also about King Langalibalele who was imprisoned coming all the way from Zululand