Khayelitsha Hopon Hopoff Tour

The Spade Boutique Hotel & Spa, Alfred Nzo Street, Mandela Park, Cape Town, South Africa
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Duration

2

Cancellation

Up to 3 days

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Discover the vibrant heart of Cape Town’s largest township with the Khayelitsha Hop-on Hop-off Tour. This guided experience offers a unique, safe, and respectful way to explore the dynamic streets, rich culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of Khayelitsha.

With multiple stops at key attractions, social enterprises, eateries, and community hubs, you can hop off where you like, interact with locals, support small businesses, and soak in authentic township life. Learn the stories behind the street art, taste traditional cuisine, and witness innovation from the people who call Khayelitsha home.

Whether you’re into food, culture, or local impact, this tour provides a meaningful and memorable perspective on Cape Town.

Meeting point: The Spade Boutique Luxury Hotel.

 

Highlights

  • Experience Khayelitsha through the eyes of its locals
  • Hop off at community hotspots, social cafés, and artisan markets
  • Learn about the township’s history, resilience, and entrepreneurship
  • Safe and guided transportation between all stops
  • Directly support township-based small businesses and initiatives

Meeting point

The Spade Boutique Luxury Hotel.

10:00 - 10:35 LookoutHill

We'll gather at Lookout Hill to give a brief overview and showcase the history of Khayelitsha, displaying images of the relocation of black people from Crossroads to present-day Khayelitsha.

10:45–11:10 The Spade Boutique Hotel

Next, we will briefly tour the sole 4-star hotel in Khayelitsha, discussing the hotel's origins. Afterward, we will conduct a safety inspection of our bikes before donning our helmets and exploring the community.

11:20–11:35 Local Spaza

Next, we will introduce one of our local entrepreneurs who will talk about the process of creating his spaza shop idea and the strategies he uses to keep his business running in the community.

11:45 - 12:15 Khayelitsha Mall, Mini Africa

We will guide you through Khayelitsha Mall, situated in front of Khayelitsha's sole public swimming pool and Magistrate Court. After that, you will have the opportunity to observe different casual and official commerce activities taking place within the mall. We will go through an area known as Mini Africa, where many informal African businesses are located.

12:25- 12:50 Siki’s Koffee Kafe

Our last stop will be Sikies Koffee Kafe, the first coffee roastery shop in Khayelitsha, where we will enjoy coffee, muffins, and sandwiches, meet local entrepreneurs, and hear the stories of how the Koffee shop began and Siki's journey.

  • Full-day access to hop-on hop-off township shuttle
  • Live guide on board (English-speaking)
  • Visits to curated community-run stops
  • Map and itinerary suggestions
  • Complimentary welcome drink at first stop
  • Support for local entrepreneurs and initiatives
  • Transportation to and out of the Tour location. It can be arranged with local drivers upon request
  • Meals and drinks (available for purchase at stops)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)

Afrocentric
Sightseeing

0 – 3 hours

English

Activity's Location

The Spade Boutique Hotel & Spa, Alfred Nzo Street, Mandela Park, Cape Town, South Africa

Cancellation Policy

Effective Date: 01 January 2025 Thank you for choosing to explore our vibrant townships with us. We understand that plans may change, so we've designed a fair cancellation policy to protect both our guests and our team.

Cancellations by Guests More than 72 hours before tour: Full refund. Between 72 and 24 hours before tour: 50% refund. Less than 24 hours before tour or no-show: No refund. 2. Rescheduling Rescheduling is free up to 24 hours before the tour. Requests made less than 24 hours before the tour will be subject to a 25% rebooking fee and subject to availability. 3. Cancellations by the Operator If we cancel due to weather, safety, or unforeseen circumstances, guests will be offered: A full refund, or A chance to reschedule the tour at no additional cost. 4. Group Bookings (5+ People) 50% deposit required to secure the booking. Cancellations 7 days or more in advance: Full refund of deposit.

Cancellations within 7 days: Deposit is non-refundable. 5. No-Shows Guests who do not arrive on time or fail to attend without notice will not receive a refund. 6. How to Cancel Cancellations must be made in writing via email melanintravelsmagic@gmail.com and to our partner contact@abcd-concepts.co.za Time of cancellation is based on the time the message is received.

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