Vicky's Bed and Breakfast

Khayelitsha is isiXhosa for 'New home'. Khayelitsha has become one of Cape Town's fastest growing & biggest tourist attractions, with tourists wanting to see for themselves the immense povery which the people of Khayelitsha live under, the shebeens and community spirit.

Khayelitsha is isiXhosa for 'New home'. Khayelitsha has become one of Cape Town's fastest growing & biggest tourist attractions, with tourists wanting to see for themselves the immense poverty which the people of Khayelitsha live under, the shebeens and community spirit.

The impression from the outside is pretty grim – many shacks line the outskirts and give no indication of the vibrant culture within. But the government has implemented many housing projects and every day more and more families are moving into permanent houses.

It is incredible to experience the entrepreneurial energy and community spirit amongst township dwellers. It is similarly heart-warming to visit crèches and informal businesses and see people working together as a community. Everyone greets you with a smile, happy that their way of life is of interest. You are even invited to spend the night in a township B&B. These have been quite popular with foreign tourists!

Map

Directions from the airport:

• Take the N2 south towards Somerset West. Take the Mew Way exit and turn right from the off-ramp towards Khayelitsha.
• At the first robots (stoplight), turn right.
• Then turn right into the street just in front of the Caltex garage.
• Take the first right after the Caltex.
• At the first intersection, take a left.
• Pass three roads on your right.
• Then take the 4^th right. Vicky's is on your left.

There are signs along the way from the Caltex. However, some are hidden so keep your eye out.