A local resident from Morgan Bay has opened up her home to share the Xhosa culture with the world!
Thandi opened her home to travellers in June 2017 and has hosted many people from around the world!
Thandi’s Khaya (which means Thandi’s home) belongs to Thandi, who lives in Gxara Village, Morgan Bay. Her hospitality and grace extends to visitors that are just passing through as well as to those looking for a place to stay for a few nights.
The peaceful seaside holiday village of Morgan Bay is located less than an hour from East London on South Africa’s stunning Wild Coast, and is blessed with a mile-long beach, safe swimming lagoon and picturesque sea cliffs.
Morgan Bay has been a favourite holiday destination with generations of South African families, who are lured back here year after year, and it’s not hard to see why. Far from the stresses of city life, it’s the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some well-earned relaxation, breathe in the fresh sea air and forge fond memories and strong friendships.
During your time here, Thandi makes sure that she exposes you to various aspects of her life and culture. Taste home-cooked meals and the traditionally-brewed beer, called umqombothi. This beer is dense and filling, with distinct yeasty overtones.
“Come and get a Xhosa cultural experience in Morgan Bay with me, Thandi! Visit my home and let me share my culture with you. Learn about traditional Xhosa practices and customs, enjoy a home cooked Xhosa meal and traditional beer, pop in for tea and visit the creche to meet the kids or sleep over in the safety of my home (Max. 6 people).”
Her vision is to unite communities by helping different people to understand one another or, at least, aspects of one other’s culture. She believes that there is strength in diversity and that, once that diversity is celebrated, the strength will only increase.
Gxara Village is an RDP development, which means that most of the houses are more formal than the shacks of the informal settlements. It is diverse, multi-faceted and intriguing. There is a non-stop vibrancy about the village, and visitors will love meeting the friendly locals and being part of the hubbub of music, song and dance.
Thandi’s Khaya includes a modern brick house as well as a traditional mud hut so that visitors can experience authentic African culture while not leaving behind the amenities of everyday life. There is also a grassy patch for those that would prefer to camp in this African village.
For more information, call Thandi on 043 841 1598.
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