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The Original Knysna Township Tour
Knysna, Western Cape
2 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
This is an experience that will chance your life and the way you think. It takes you inside the heart the township to experience the Life pf The Amaxhosa. Take a Tour and Touch a life.
The original Knysna Township Tour that started 23 years ago to benefit the greater community and we support many foundations like the creche that do not get any support from the department and your participation is very needed and greatly appreciated.Together we make a change, promote education and provide support for our people in the Townships.
Come Walk the streets, chat with the locals, visit the creche, cobbler, hairdresser and butcher with your local guide, see the Sangoma and visit inside a Real RDP house. ● Some venues may not be available on weekends or week
● You are welcome to support the school with supplies, clothes or food donations.
3 Tour options available.
standard or lunch tour or homestay
Adults 12 years + / Children 5 years -11years / Infant 0 - 4 Years
Minimum 2 travellers per trip
The original Knysna Township Tour that started 23 years ago to benefit the greater community and we support many foundations like the creche that do not get any support from the department and your participation is very needed and greatly appreciated.Together we make a change, promote education and provide support for our people in the Townships.
Come Walk the streets, chat with the locals, visit the creche, cobbler, hairdresser and butcher with your local guide, see the Sangoma and visit inside a Real RDP house. ● Some venues may not be available on weekends or week
● You are welcome to support the school with supplies, clothes or food donations.
3 Tour options available.
standard or lunch tour or homestay
Adults 12 years + / Children 5 years -11years / Infant 0 - 4 Years
Minimum 2 travellers per trip
What's Included?
- Local guide
- Transport by Taxi
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
What's Not Included?
- Carbonated beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Next to Knysna Tourism office, Opposite Knysna mall
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Knysna
2 hours
You have a chance to talk to the people, gather information, see first hand if what you hear about South Africa is true or not. See the culture, traditions, dress, religion, beliefs and history of many cultures but the Xhosa in particular. Your local guide will take you into the heart of this truly unique peaceful African Township. You will walk down the little dust roads and meet the people face to face, into the lifestyle of the Ama Xhosa, life styles, customs, beliefs, religion, traditions, educational & Sangoma (Traditional Healer) where u may taste some Traditional Xhosa beer and see her herbal medicines; visit one of our three Pre Schools or Crèche and interact with the children there and get treated with a song or two in 3 languages and more. An experience that will chance your life and the way you think. It will chance your perspective on South Africa and its peoples, it will bring hope and support to a people in need.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Eco Afrika Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code : comfortable clothes; walking shoes; hat; cameras
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Free to take photos unless people object on street
- If you want to take educational goodies for the pre school you are very welcome
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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