Discover Cape Town through the lens of its most inspiring people and grassroots projects, where creativity, resilience, and activism intersect. Today is about connecting with changemakers, learning their stories, and understanding how art, fashion, and community initiatives are shaping a more inclusive future.
Today, you will be joined by one of the BRAVE Rock Girls, part of a dynamic girl-led movement that empowers young women from under-resourced communities through travel, storytelling, and adventure. BRAVE was born in 2011 when a group of ten-year-old girls from Manenberg stood up to gang violence in their community, drawing inspiration from the iconic anti-apartheid slogan: “You strike a woman, you strike a rock.”
We begin the day at the Watershed Market, home to local artisans and community-led design. Visit one of the Rock Girl benches, a bold initiative placing benches in public spaces to promote safety and visibility for women. Each bench is a storytelling platform and a symbol of support, connected to resources, role models, and real-time help for women in need.
Next, visit Tari Designs, a fashion social enterprise empowering women through creativity and entrepreneurship. Meet the seamstresses and storytellers behind the brand and discover how over 30 women have launched careers or businesses through Tari’s skills training, life coaching, and mentorship. It’s a powerful space where design drives independence, and where every product has purpose.
After a scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard, we break for a casual local lunch and then we head to Masiphumelele, a vibrant township community where you’ll meet Mama Yandi. A passionate community leader and artist. Her home doubles as a workshop where she transforms plastic waste collected from nearby beaches into expressive artwork. Join her in creating your own piece and explore how art and sustainability come together to support single mothers and young creatives in the area. We also visit the Masi Creative Hub, where a community garden and soup kitchen bring nourishment, dignity, and opportunity to local families.
This day offers a rare chance to connect with the heart of Cape Town, guided by those shaping it from the ground up, one story, one skill, one spark at a time.
Tour Code: Travelyst Master
Languages: English
Group Size: Any Group Size
Flexibility - adaptable on an hour to hour basis to suit your clients’ needs and changing weather conditions throughout the day. Where you go and what activities you do are up to you.
Adventure Utility Vehicle (AUV) – Our vehicle comes equipped with stand up paddles, pre-packed hiking packs and a fully stocked gourmet pantry with drinks included.
Top Adventure Guides - Viewed as the best in Africa in their specialist fields, our guides have a wealth of experience and stories to tell.
The tour shown is only an example, more or less can be done on the day. Click on the activities list and map for more information.
Includes:
- Private Adventure Guide / Driver
- Exclusive Use of Adventure Utility Vehicle
- Adventure Equipment - SUP Boards, Safety Gear & Hiking packs
- Drinks - Soft Drinks, Beer, Wine & Selected Spirits
- Gourmet Pantry - selection of snacks and picnic items
- Unlimited travel in and around Cape Town, including as far as Winelands & Hermanus
Excludes:
- Surf Board, Wetsuit, and Tuition & Mountain Bikes – available at a supplement cost
- Entry, Attraction Fees and Park Fees – e.g. Aquarium & Cable Car
- Additional restaurant meals and wine farm supplied picnics
- Adventures beyond 100 km radius of Cape Town - e.g. Cape Agulhas, Ceres & Orange River
- Onward Transfer out of touring area. e.g pick up and touring in one location, drop off in second location
- Luggage transfers of more than two people (limited space due to onboard offerings)
- Extended Day Supplement – pick up before 8 am and drop off after 6 pm
Optional Enhancements: The Hop On Rock Girl as well as the visit to Masi Creative Hub is at an additional cost, which is completely a donation to the projects. Please request a quotation from your Adventure Architect or refer to Additional Tour Enhancements Rate Sheet.
