Excursion Khwa ttu san culture experience with garden-fresh lunch tour at Cape Town

!Khwa ttu is a San culture and education centre based on an 850 hectare Nature Reserve situated 70

kilometres north of Cape Town. A non-profit company, directed jointly by the San and the

Swiss-based Ubuntu Foundation, !Khwa ttu has been providing jobs, and practical residential training

for young San from all over southern Africa, since 1999.

Situated in the Cape Floral Kingdom, itself a UNESCO World Heritage site, !Khwa ttu embraces and

champions a range of environmental stewardship programmes.

First People - food from the ancestors with private San Guides

Walk with us into the past. Let us introduce you to our shared story of human origins in South Africa.

Hear what archaeologists can tell us about our ancestors who lived in this region for 200,000 years and

let us show you how we have kept this knowledge alive. Use the tools, hear the knowledge and try the

food that made life possible

The Way of the San - Spirit, hunting and gathering

12,000 years ago we were all hunter gatherers. We knew that we, the land, the plants, the animals and

the elements were all connected. We understood not only how to live, but how to live well in the world.

Discover that the more you know, the less you need.

The veld pharmacy

San and other indigenous people have always understood the plants around them were so much more

than simply pretty flowers or a tasty snack. 12,000 years ago we were all hunter-gatherers. Rediscover

some of the powerful knowledge you have lost - what to use to win a wife, or heal a wound, or

keep you alive on the long journey ahead. If lucky, you may also meet our chickens and hear one of

their stories in |Xung.

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Please note: This excursion involves a minimal to moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven surfaces, and driving transfers of approximately 30 minutes each. Casual, comfortable clothing and walking shoes, sun hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended. The tour order may vary. The description is a sample of the tour program.