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Velani Crescent | Khayalitsha Township, Cape Town Central, South Africa
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“Don't listen to negative comments about visiting a township - just do it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2009

If you are visiting the Cape you could do a lot worse than paying a visit to the District Six museum followed by a night or so spent at Kopanong B&B. Most people we spoke to thought we were crazy to risk driving into the township at Khayelitsha & spending a night there. In fact it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. It was easy to find with excellent directions given by Thope - our host. We had a great walking tour guided by her daughter Mpho - enabling us to meet the locals who seemed genuinely happy to see us there - followed by an excellent evening meal. The ensuite room was spotlessly clean - if a little noisy as the main road was quite close with traffic starting around 5 am. Breakfast was a real feast to send us on our way. At no time did we feel uneasy during our visit - all our initial anxieties were completely unfounded. If you want to meet local people & hear their stories first hand spend some time here - you will not be disappointed . We found it inspiring & uplifting.
Steve & Nicky Morris

  • Stayed March 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Dusk Township Tour”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2006

I would definitely recommend everybody who visits Cape Town to stay a night in a township or at the very least visit one. Kopanong is safe, welcoming and a truly enlightening experience. The dusk walking tour or Khaylesha was a particular highlight of ours with the residents being full of smiles and extremely welcoming.

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“Visiting the Townships”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2006
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I got Thope Lekau who runs the Kopanong B&B to give me a tour round the townships, followed by an excellent lunch at her B&B. I don't think you would normally expect to stay in the part of Cape Town that people were forced into in the 80s and 90s, but it's fascinating and gives you a much better appreciation of the city and its qualities. And you can visit a local pub and listen to music as well if you stay in one or her two nice clean rooms. Her email is [--]. I wasn't sure where to place this report but it's something for the more adventurous

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