Immerse yourself in a Cape Town cultural exploration that includes an impactful encounter with NGO kids and African Zumba. Escape the tourist trap and make a difference while experiencing the inspiring world beneath Cape Town’s surface.
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Langa - HOST EXAMPLE:
The lead Zumba entrepreneur has a one-of-a-kind flare and personality that makes you come alive. On a water break, he will share his inspiring story of how dance and exercise got him out of a life as a gangster.
On the drive to Langa (if ‘Hotel Pickup add-on’ added), 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 help break the ice a bit before jumping into the African Zumba & Stories experience.
Try your hand (and foot) at some of the local styles: African Dance, Afro-Fusion, Kasi Jive, Pantsula, Kwela, Traditional Xhosa & Traditional Tswana.
The time together is always dynamic and responsive to guest preferences, but generally it’s evenly split 3 ways: (A) Zumba dancing, (B) Storytelling & advocacy, (C) Grace time & natural interaction.
Dance not your thing? Jam out on our djembe drums!
N.B. NOTE: Kids from a community-based after-school program will only be present if you book an option that includes the ‘Kids add-on’.
- PA System & Wireless Mics
- Djembe drums (5 max.)
- African Fabrics to adorn yourself
- Short tour of community facility visited
- Tour Guide (experience facilitator)
- Hotel Pickup add-on — to add private transport, select a tour option including it.
- Kids add-on — to have kids from a local org join your experience, select a tour option including it.
- Photoshoot add-on — to get HD pics/vids of you in action, select a tour option including it.
- Bottled water
Immerse yourself in this unique experience facilitated by a local innovator! Delve into Cape Town’s inspiring world that lies beyond the tourist facade.
With a Side by Side experience, you’ll get a dynamic, hands-on journey to bypass the usual tourist spots, live like a local, and make a difference. Each booking sends a portion directly back to our partnered innovators in the form of end-of-year presents which include equipment, scholarships, and cash gifts.
To ensure that your innovator-led experience is seamless and that every detail is taken care of, a representative from SbS will accompany you from the beginning to the end (if you opt for the Hotel Pickup). The representative will provide you with all the necessary knowledge and take care of the entry fees on your behalf.
Optionally, you can also add the Photoshoot add-on for high-quality images/videos of your adventure, which are sent via Google Drive within the same day.
Engage, chuckle, ponder, connect, and come away transformed after sharing this experience with some truly inspiring locals.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
