Embark on a unique and humbling experience as you journey through the three South Africa’s. Find out about its birth, and explore where it all began, unravel the stories behind Apartheid South Africa, where you will find out exactly what happened, before seeing the New South Africa, what is different since Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Embark on a unique and humbling experience as you journey through the three South Africa’s. Find out about its birth, and explore where it all began, unravel the stories behind Apartheid South Africa, where you will find out exactly what happened, before seeing the New South Africa, what is different since Nelson Mandela was released from prison.Highlights- Discover the roots of Cape Town as you travel back in time - Hear about the harrowing stories of the Apartheid - Learn just how this vibrant and bustling city became to be Departing from Cape Town city centre, the first stop is in the Bo Kaap. Here you will find out about the arrival of an expedition of Dutch sailors in 1652 that proved to be a monumental turning point in South African history. As you take a short walk along the romantic cobblestone streets between the brightly coloured homes, your tour guide will explain how the framework for racial segregation was established.
Passing some of Cape Town’s landmarks, a short drive brings us to District 6 where we elaborate on the next tier in the South African story, the Apartheid South Africa. Once in District 6, drive through the now decaying ruins of what once was a flourishing mixed-race community where 60 000 people lived and worked, but was demolished only to be reserved exclusively for white people.
The tour continues to Langa, the oldest Black African Township in Cape Town. Along the way, we elaborate on the restrictive legislation introduced by the Apartheid regime to enforce racial segregation. On arrival in Langa, we have a photo stop at the site that commemorates the student uprising of 1976; discuss the Pass Laws and the barracks built for African migrant workers. If conducted on a Sunday morning, the tour includes a short visit to one of the local churches. Here guests are immersed in the charisma and vibrancy of how religion is practiced in the townships. While is Langa, we also share the miracle of our country when Nelson Mandela convinced us to forgive so that we can free ourselves. We also offer our groups a greater understanding of Shanty Town that exploded with the massive migration of mothers and children into the cities restoring black dignity at the end of Apartheid.
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English Redeem informationVoucher type: Not neededVoucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!LocationStart point: Pick up at the hotel reception only for hotel located in Southern Sun Waterfront, Southern Sun Cullinan, Southern Sun Cape Sun, Table Bay Hotel, Victoria and Alfred Hotel, One and Only Hotel, Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge, Protea Hotel Cape Castle, Protea Hotel Victoria Junction, Cape Grace Hotel, Commodore Hotel, Portswood Hotel, Westin Hotel, Cape Royal, Winchester Mansions, President Hotel, Premier Cape manor, Protea Hotel Sea Point, Mount Nelson Hotel, Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town Hollow, Hotel on St Georges, Radisson Blu Waterfront, Park Inn by Radisson – Foreshore, Icon Apartments, Bantry Bay Luxury Suites, Protea Hotel North Wharf & 15 on Orange. If you are staying in a different area, you should make your own way to the meeting point: Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, 1 Lower Buitengracht Road, Cape Town City Centre.End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleDuration: 3,5 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideRequirementsMinimum Age: 2 years old Children up to the age of 3 years old are required to sit in a car seat. Car seats are subject to availability at the time of booking. Parents are welcome to bring their own car seat.