Important Note:

Please make sure to book your tour at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance to give our vendors ample time to prepare for your unique experience.

Meeting Time:

Your tour guide, wearing a red apron, will greet you - rain or shine - 15 minutes before your tour starts, i.e.:

- 09h45 for 10h00 tours

- 12h45 for 13h00 tours

- 13h45 for 14h00 tours

Dietary Requirements:

We can accommodate most dietary preferences on the majority of our tours, however, it is essential to inform us of your specific dietary requirements in advance.

Beverages:

Non-alcoholic refreshment options are available for every tour. Please feel free to inform your guide.

Languages:

All tours are conducted in English to accommodate our guests.

Transfers:

- Transfers to and from Kayamandi can be arranged at an additional cost.

Family-friendly:

- This experience is family-friendly.

Itinerary:

In Kayamandi, your guide will take you on a leisurely walk to meet local artists and entrepreneurs. These inspiring interactions offer valuable insight into the daily lives of millions of South Africans. Don't forget your camera - you'll be welcomed by many friendly faces along the way.

At the end of the walk, the delicious aroma of home-cooked food will welcome you into a family home. Lunch features simple, yet mouth-watering Xhosa dishes which you will have helped prepare.

Around 13h00, you'll bid farewell to new friends before being transferred back to central Stellenbosch, with a full stomach and a warmed heart.

Enjoy:

- A guided stroll with a local guide who knows every corner of Kayamandi “sweet home” township.

- Meetings with talented artists and entrepreneurs who inspire the next generation.

- Heartwarming interactions with children at a daycare centre (Mon – Fri during the school term).

- A visit to a family home, where you'll help prepare a simple yet delicious Xhosa dish and a hearty lunch.

- A small, handmade gift and a copy of Mama’s famous recipes to try at home.