Walmer township, also known locally as Gqebera (GQ with an “r”), is steeped in black culture and history. The tour is centred around the Masifunde hub, set in the heart of this vibrant community. Modelled on amplifying the collaborative efforts and learnings happening at the centre, the hub focuses on sustainability. And is set up as a vocational centre that trains jewellery crafters, artists, baristas and chefs. Additionally, they offer computer classes and facilitate a Montessori kindergarten amongst many other endeavours. You will see the crafters at work and engage with them directly. The tour ends with a traditional African lunch at the hub’s inner food sanctuary served by their outstanding culinary crew.

This is a tour with a difference. You will meet real artists and artisans at work in a typical South African urban setting. You will be introduced to a place of hope, wherea better future is being forged from the ground up through the collaborative efforts of South Africa’s emerging creatives. There isn’t a better way to experience first-hand the energy and resilience of what makes South Africa a special place.

This tour can be made into a full day tour by adding a craft experience at an additional cost. Work with a local artist and create a take-home piece.