- Langa - One of our friendly guides will collect you from your hotel in Cape Town and you get to know each other a bit before departure. On the drive, your guide will give you some key information about where you’re headed, who the community partners are, what you’ll experience, and general best practices to bear in mind.
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by the community partners and your guide will facilitate a little bit of conversation before jumping into the Upcycled Crafts Workshop.
The concept of upcycling will be explained to you, with many end-products to show as examples. Depending how long you can stay (you’ll provide us that info upon booking), you’ll be able to make different products and handicrafts:
1 hr (2 hrs total incl. travel to & from) \’97 Small handicrafts, e.g. shapes, signs, ornaments, rings & earrings.
2 hrs (3 hrs total “ “) \’97 Large handicrafts, e.g. flowers, placemats
3 hrs (4 hrs total “ “) \’97 Advanced crafts, e.g. necklaces, bracelets, pieces involving beadwork and sewing.
You’ll be guided every step of the way. If you’re ever feeling at a loss, a community partner will step in to assist you.
Book to make new friends, fond memories, and help the community!
- Raw materials for DIY goods
- Access to appliances & tools
- Guided tour of local community facility
- Bottled water
Dive into the captivating journey brought to you by a community icon! Explore the motivational dimension beneath Cape Town’s touristic facade.
Side by Side journey is a hands-on, authentic alternative to conventional tourism - a chance to live like a local and make a difference. A portion of each reservation is directly reverted to our community partners in the form of rewards at the year’s end: equipment, scholarships, and monetary grants.
To ensure every journey is seamless and caters to all your needs, a Side by Side escort will accompany you throughout the entire journey from pickup to drop-off (given you choose the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your escort will provide all the fundamental insights required and conveniently settle the entry fees for you.
You have the option to add the Photoshoot add-on for high-quality pictures/videos of your venture, delivered via Google Drive on the same day.
Absorb, giggle, envision, connect, and emerge as a person transformed after sharing this journey with these truly inspirational locals.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
