Our family of four stayed at the Kopanong B and B for 3 nights last June. It was comfortable and safe, and the food was delicious. We learned a lot from Thope and Mpho about social and economic changes in South Africa. Afterwards, we designed this website so more visitors could consider staying in Khayelitsha.
www.kopanong-township.co.za

Of the two nights I spent in the townships of Cape Town, I spent the last one in Kopanong B&B in Khayelitsha. Here, a woman by the name of Thope Lekau is in charge, one of the strongest and most beautiful people I have met so far.
Lekay, a registered tour guide, started her B&B years ago. "It made me sad to see that most township tour operators drove visitors through the townmships without giving them a chance to interact with us, and to really see what township life is all about," she said while sharing a 0.75 liter bottle of Castke Beer. "Khayelitsha is not a zoo! I stepped up to tour operators and told them they could stop at my house for a drink or for lunch. Later, I decided to turn my home into a B&B."

Kopanong, which means "Meeting place" in the Xhosa language, consists of two rooms with private bathrooms. Breakfast consists of fruits, yogurts, milk, cereals, toast and preserves, juice, tea, and coffee.

I strongly advise you to order dinner, as Mpho—who runs Kopanong together with Thope Lekau—is a brilliant cook!