Cape Town: Cultural Cycling Tour

Bicycle Township Tour in Cape Town for culturally curious travelers

The Bicycle Township Tour departs from the Masicorp Chasmay Road Campus, where visitors can see the Songezo Youth Cycling Academy in action. This tour suits those interested in local culture, community development, and authentic township life.

Tour Highlights

• Join a local township guide on a bike tour
• Dance with the Sangomas (traditional healers)
• Taste traditional African food in a local home or restaurant
• Experience authentic urban township culture
• Support the Songezo Cycling Academy and Masicorp non-profit organisation

Description

The tour starts at Masicorp's Chasmay Road Campus, sharing a workshop with the Songezo Youth Cycling Academy, inspired by South Africa’s first Black cyclist, Songezo Jim. Your local guide will cycle you around the township, visiting significant locations and explaining Xhosa customs.

Stops include the local library, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and during school days a visit to a local crèche where teachers manage challenging conditions. Part of the tour proceeds help improve the crèche’s facilities. On Sundays, the tour may include a visit to a local gospel church.

Lunch is either at an African restaurant or hosted in a local woman’s home, offering authentic African tea or lunch.

Includes

• Local Xhosa guide
• Old-fashioned Dutch bicycle
• African lunch
• Sangoma visit
• Donations to Masicorp non-profit organisation supporting education

Excludes

• Transport (can be arranged on request)

Important Information

• 10% of all tour proceeds go directly to Masicorp, a non-profit organisation
• Please do not give sweets or treats to children; the local partner prefers working with registered charities

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

To book, bring comfortable clothing and a camera. The best time for the tour is during the week when local schools are open for a fuller experience.