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Dreamcatcher has been globally recognised for putting humanity back into the tourism experiences of South Africa. ‘Going Truly Local’™ to engage with communities and learn about local traditions, culture and history is a unique experience. And who will know and share this better than the local tour guides who live there? Visitors hail our WalkAbout™ Community Tours as one of the top experiences on their Southern African travels.

So, what can visitors expect from a WalkAbout™ tour with Kamamma or Boeti?

Dreamcatcher views local communities as the ultimate custodians of the environment where they live. On our Walkabout tours you learn about the history and rich culture of the community, and engage with locals who share life as lived. This is done in a safe and unintrusive way. We have been embedded in these communities for decades and your Walkabout guide lives in the community. You will not find yourself as part of a large group – your Walkabout is private to your party, offering a personal and unintrusive encounter. It is not a ‘bus window’ experience.

You can come for a day tour, but where possible we recommend you consider spending a night or two in the community thereby supporting the local economy. Become a local – not a tourist.

If you are interested in booking or require more information please Contact us.

Here are two examples of what you can expect when you visit Melkhoutfontein and Stilbaai, or Riversdale situated along the Garden Route of South Africa.

Example 1 - Melkhoutfontein and Stilbaai (day or overnight tour) this tour is wheelchair friendly

Accredited tour guide Elmordine explaining the story of the Preekstoel mural to visitors as part of a Walkabout
Accredited tour guide Elmordine explaining the story of the Preekstoel mural to visitors as part of a WalkAbout
Tourist enjoying a CookUp as part of the Walkabout
You can integrate a CookUp with one of our Kamammas as part of your WalkAbout
Tourists admiring and taking photos of the PaintUp with Kamamma murals
Tourists admiring and taking photos of the PaintUp with Kamamma murals
Your tour takes you to the unique eel feeding experience at an ancient fountain where the lifecycle of the unique Anguila Mozambica is shared
Fishtraps
As part of your Walkabout contribute in stacking a rock to preserve the ancient Fish Traps dated to be over 3,000 years old. They were the fish nets of the ancient first nation who lived in the caves nearby
Walkabout museum
On your Walkabout you visit the fascinating Blombos Archaeological Museum at Stilbaai Tourism Bureau where artefacts demonstrate the sophistication and ingenuity of first nation who lived in the area over 70,000 years ago

Example 2 - Riversdale and Langeberg Mountain - Go truly Local with the Mountain Man - Day tour

On this unique experience meet ‘The Mountain Man’ Willie – he is passionate about conservation, grows Proteas on the stunning slopes of the Langeberg mountain range and will transport you into awesome nature. On this tour you can expect:

Langeberg Mountain
Visit the Langeberg Mountain where your guide will take you to ancient places of worship and stay of the indigenous KhoeKhoen
Fynbos
Your tour takes you into the heartland of the World's Botanical Kingdom. Your guide was raised in the mountains and has been working with fynbos (indigenous botanical species) his whole life
Walk with Willie into the stunning mountain landscapes
Walk with Willie into the stunning mountain landscapes where he will share fascinating stories of nature and the people who lived there