KHAYELITSHA- COOL THINGS TO DO

Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha- is consumed by shanty dwellings which shelter more than half the city’s unemployed. The township is plagued with crime, poverty, H.I.V and A.I.D.S

But not all is bleak in Khayelistha-actually there are a lot of cool and interesting things to do there. Here’s a list of five-

THE LOOK-OUT HILL

Look out hill is one of the highest hills in the area, offering spectacular panoramic views of the township below and Table Mountain in a distance. In close vicinity, is a craft market, a science center and a restaurant.

View From Look Out Hill

CRAFT MARKET

Visit the local craft market, a great place to buy souvenirs straight from the local people. Refreshments and traditional meals such as iskopo (sheep’s head) are available for purchase.

Souvenirs from Khayelitsha's craft market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONWABISI BEACH

Go swimming with the locals at Monwabisi beach. Monwabisi is a Xhosa word meaning “bring joy”, to which many Monwabisi beach goers will attest. The beach features the largest tidal man made swimming pool in the southern hemisphere. Monwabisi also has a coastal resort, catering exclusively for the residents of Khayelitsha and neighboring townships.

The picturesque Monwabisi Beach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOLFGAT NATURE RESERVE

This is the largest nature reserve near the Cape flats area ,where porcupines and Grysbok are usually spotted.

ITALIAN HOUSE TAVERN

Savor the sounds of South Africa whilst drinking local beer at the Italian tavern .

Italian Tavern in Khayelitsha