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Township (Robben Island included as Full Day)
Visit an informal settlement and drive through a township, robben island included on full day.
Pricing: R480 - Half Day. R630 - Full Day (min. price of 4) » Currency conversion
Tour Details:
INFORMAL SETTLEMENT/TOWNSHIP:
Half Day to Full Day
- Visit an informal settlement and drive through a township.
- A walk will be done through the informal settlement (shanty town) where you can interact with the residents.
- Visit the local shebeen ( pub ) , visit the children at play school , the sangoma ( medicine man ), and help the locals financially by browsing through their informal market , and possibly buying some goods. , after much bargaining.
- Also visit an outlet trading in ' smileys ', a traditional delicacy .
All of the above visits are dependant on the day of the week , and other factors such as weather.
Tourists are made to feel welcome by the local people, who thrive on photographs (especially when they are sent back to them). This tour is an eye opener and will give you an insight into how around 35% of South Africans live.
- You may opt for the additional visit to Robben Island,at an additional fee of R180 p.p.
- The island tour is a total of 3.5 hours,consisting of a boat ferry ride,a guided drive on the island, and a walking tour of the prison complex.
- Ex political prisoners are the guides on the island.
Fees exclude lunch costs (Full Day)
