This is a must visit Township,the oldest black peoples township established in 1927 in terms of the 1923 Urban Areas Act. We visit informal settlements and see how black Africans leave,visit local businesses and walk around Langa Township

We drive past the Slave Lodge and City Hall to view Mandela's Statue, site of the first ever public speech Nelson Mandela delivered after his release from prison. Then visit the riveting District Six Museum and travel through the District Six Site (Museum closed Sundays & Public Holidays) for a sharp reminder of the past. We proceed to tour Langa Township, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, visiting the local market - Gugu Sthebe, where the community showcase their skills and various projects including arts & craft. Thereafter continue to see the informal housing as well as new housing developments under way. For those who have the time, do extend to a full day tour - a visit to Robben Island in the afternoon. Cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, it's a highly charged and emotional moment when you visit the site of this suffering, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.

HIGHLIGHTS - Drive to Langa Township Langa the oldest township in Cape Town established in 1927 - Interact with the residents of Langa as you go on a 2 hr walking tour - Visit the Bo Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter), one of the oldest residential areas in Cape Town with the earliest development in the area being undertaken in the 1760's, it is a place filled with colour and packed with history and culture. - Wind off the day wth a tour of a diamond store where you will learn about the history of diamond mining in the South Africa & explore the fascinating world of diamonds in a whole new way

We collect all guests from their hotels at least 5 minutes before tour start time. The day commences with the Robben Island ferry trip and guided tour. Robben Island is a symbol of triumph of the human spirit over adversity. During the apartheid years it served as a prison for political activists. The cultural day continues with a guided visit to Langa Township. Experience the tongues of 11 different languages, insight and interaction with diverse cultures and communities. A Shebeen “beer” tasting is included from 2pm. This tour will make you realise that Mzansi is the place to be!