WELCOME Stellenbosch Township and Village is a community-wide tourism initiative that welcomes visitors into the hearts and homes of the culture-rich township and villages that surround the beautiful Winelands town of Stellenbosch. Explore, learn and participate in the vibrant day-to-day life of South Africans, through the eyes of resident tour-guides and community members.
Stellenbosch Township and Village is an economic stimulus program empowering economic growth and self-reliance of marginalized communities, through tourism. All tour guides live and work in the areas visited and is able to offer unique insight and richness of culture. By booking a tour you are contributing directly to the sustainability and economic growth in the community you are visiting. Experience Kayamandi through the eyes of its own people. Explore culture, history and the evolution of South African Township life.
The picturesque and historical Stellenbosch is nestled in the center of the Cape Winelands district. The town is surrounded by culturally unique villages and “townships”, and we are inviting tourists and social explorers to visit these vibrant communities.
The Stellenbosch Township and Village (STV) tourism initiative promotes inter-cultural and heritage integration through community-based walking tours. Our tours are locally hosted by participating guides, offering visitors an informative and fun tour. Our tours also highlight the history that shaped these communities and offer insight into the development and progress that South Africans are making.
STV is a social enterprise founded by Stellenbosch Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Development Trust (SEED). The NPO focusses on local economic development, through enterprise development and training. STV is funded by the Stellenbosch Municipality.
