Lwandle
Migrant Labour Museum and Crafts Centre

Visit the first township based museum in the Western Cape and the first museum to commemorate migrancy in South Africa.  Experience the hospitality of a true African township, Lwandle, situated on the N2 just outside Somerset West, en route to Hermanus and the Garden Route. What started as single dwelling hostels for migrant workers in 1958, is a vibrant community of families today.  After the other Lwandle hostels were upgraded as part of the local RDP project, the only original hostel unit - Hostel 33 - is a reminder of the conditions under which migrant workers were compelled to live.  After visiting the museum, join our township tour. The guided walk includes meeting the residents, by visiting the Hector Peterson Library, Hostel 33, the Betheli Creche, the Town Square, the “ Eiffel Tower”, the Primary School, shops, homes, the Tavern and finally the Arts and Crafts Centre. Then back to the museum. It is well worth a visit. Then is the time to digest historic moments, take a deep breath and enjoy African menu and other variety of delicious foods with comfort of soft African contemporary jazz in the Imbizo Restaurant.