Most Popular
Walking Tour
3hr Township Walking Tour
Walk Khayelitsha's streets with a local guide. Visit the 18 Township Tours' replica prison cell, local markets, and community art — and hear first-hand stories of life in the township.
Award-winning authentic township experiences. Join our local guides to hear real stories and help demystify the township for the world.
Welcome
We are an award-winning tour operator providing authentic township experiences that only a local can give. Our journey began in 2011 with a simple vision to connect the world with our people and use tourism as a powerful agent of societal change.
We share real stories and realities through our local guides and curated installations. Safety is our top priority, and making you feel at home while sharing well-researched insights is what we do best.
Book with us to learn, have fun, and contribute to positive community change.
Experiences
Khayelitsha — meaning "Our New Home" in Xhosa — is one of the fastest growing townships in South Africa. Experience it with qualified local guides and our ex-offender curators.
Most Popular
Walking Tour
Walk Khayelitsha's streets with a local guide. Visit the 18 Township Tours' replica prison cell, local markets, and community art — and hear first-hand stories of life in the township.
Adventure
Cycling Tour
Explore Khayelitsha's streets, art and culture on two wheels. Bicycles and helmets provided.
Evening
Entertainment
Experience Khayelitsha's legendary nightlife, shebeens, live music and local culture after dark. 18+ only.
Community Impact
Your ticket directly funds our community programs and free school visits.
1 booking = 1 local school child visits the museum free of charge.
We employ ex-offenders as curators, giving them dignified purpose-driven careers.
Share your experience in real time with free WiFi on every tour.
Featured in international media, carrying Khayelitsha's story to the world.
What Visitors Say
★★★★★"The guide Wara led the tour with respect, humor, and great energy, making it both informative and genuinely enjoyable. We left with smiles on our faces and the feeling that we hadn’t just visited, but truly shared a moment. Highly recommended – an unforgettable experience. ⚽🌍✨
The highlight was when our boys had to play football with the local kids, using the ball our boys had brought as a gift. What followed was pure joy, laughter, and instant connection – proof that fun needs no language."
★★★★★"Wara is a very knowledgeable and engaging guide, as he says, you're basically just hanging out as friends for a couple of hours while he takes you through the neighbourhood. We found it a very good combination of a history lesson, chats with locals and visits to entrepreneurs. All in all a great experience and definitely recommended!"
★★★★★"Dismiss any fears or apprehensions you have about visiting Khayelitsha township.I was met by Co- Founder Wara, he gave me an insightful talk into the history of the township. I was then shown around 3 different settlements within Khayelitsha, by 2 great local guys called Bheki and Siya. They looked after me throughout and answered any questions I had. Not once did I feel unsafe or unwelcomed by the locals.
Am 100% returning to Khayelitsha on my next trip to Cape Town. Keep up the good work guys!"
★★★★★"Our enthousiastic guides started with an excellent introduction on the history of the township. The added value of the activities of the 18 gangster museum was well pointed out. The bike tour was an unforgetable experience. It gave us an insight into this world with so many different flavours. Worthwhile visiting!"
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