Visit District Six
District Six is a former residential area where about 60,000 people lived. It’s famous because of the deportation of its coloured population in the aim of destroying the area in the 1960’s-1970’s, during Apartheid.
Nowadays, the District Six Museum pays tribute to this population. It’s located in the former Methodist Mission Church where you can find pictures and moving testimonies. On a big board, inhabitants highlighted the place of their home and wrote touching words about what they remember from their neighbourhood. These beautiful memories make it seem all the more real, given how recent the event was. It’s really a sobering visit, especially after getting a historical context at the beginning of the tour.
Do not hesitate to ask your questions as the staff will be delighted to answer. Asking questions will also give you an opportunity to appreciate the friendliness of South African people.
Langa
Langa was established in 1927 to host Black Africans long before Apartheid. The name comes from a famous rainmaker, jailed at the end of the 19th Century on Robben Island for rebelling against the government. The high point of this tour will certainly be visiting the famous Charismatic Church, especially if you arrive in the middle of a Gospel Choir rehearsal. Please note only on Sundays
Robben Island
Visit Robben Island, a tormer prison and leper colony, best known for housing Nelson Mandela during 18 years of his captivity and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
At your accommodation in Cape Town (hotel, guesthouse, …)
DEPARTURE TIME
MORNING : between 8:00 and 9:00
AFTERNOON : between 13:00 and 14:00
RETURN TIME
MORNING: approximately 12:30
AFTERNOON: approximately 17:30