!Khwa ttu ( means "water pan" in the extinct |Xam language) is the only San-owned and culture and education centre in the Western Cape. It is a joint-venture owned by the San people in partnership with the Swiss UBUNTU Foundation.

!Khwa ttu is situated 70 km north-west of Cape Town on the R27 close to Yzerfontein. It offers you the unique experience of being introduced to the world of the descendents of the first indigenous people of southern Africa.

The San themselves will take you on a journey into their history, traditional knowledge, skills, languages, customs and current affairs. This enjoyable and eye-opening event will stay with you for a long time.

Besides the San-guided tour you are presented creative dishes in the cosy restaurant, unique San-produced items in the craft shop and the efficiency that goes along with the conference room. If you would like to stay at !Khwa ttu for a few days the guest house, bush camp and bush cottage provide appealing accommodation.

San-guided tours
During a three-hour tour the San will demonstrate their skills, share their ancient knowledge about oral history, tracking animals and identifying plants with you.

The tour entails:
- A tractor ride
- An easy walk on the trail
- A visit to a replica traditional San village
- An introduction on the San languages
- A refreshing drink at the boma
- An exhibition at the photo gallery

The San-guided experience provides a unique opportunity for you to listen to accurate accounts of the past and present lives of the San.

Restaurant
As a visitor at !Khwa ttu, you can enjoy a tasty breakfast or lunch in the restaurant or enjoy coffee or tea with our delicious cakes on the patio.

Converencing
Quality conference or special occasion facilities are available in an idyllic rural setting. The conference room has all the necessary equipment and can seat 40 participants. Meals, coffee and refreshments will be separately organized

Craft shop
!Khwa ttu offers the San crafters of Southern Africa an attractive outlet for their products. In the shop you can purchase the most up-to-date designs as well as traditional pieces; such as stunning necklaces, bracelets, wraps and bags. The shop also offers San paintings, bow and arrows, wooden carvings and many more items. Some of the most beautiful pieces which you can find at the crafts shop are made from ostrich eggshells.

Accommodation
!Khwa ttu provides a variety of appealing accommodation facilities ranging from a bush camp to a secluded bush house and a farm style guest house. They all offer their unique extras such as a 'shower in a tree' or under floor heating.

!Khwa ttu is based on the theme "A celebration of the San culture, present and past, for a better future". Its mission is to restore the heritage of the San, to educate the general public about the world of the San and to provide training to the San in various areas.

Opening hours
Open from 09h00 till 17h00 on Tuesdays till Sundays.
(Closed on Mondays!)

The San-guided tours take place at 10h00 and 14h00

Contact
Directions: Follow the R27 West Coast Road from Cape Town to Saldanha and Langebaan for about 70km. Before reaching the turn-off to Yzerfontein, you'll find the entrance gate on the right hand side.

GPS coordinates: 33- 21- 44.55S   18- 16- 14.12E

T: +27 (0)22 492 2998
F: +27 (0)22 492 3566
Email: info@khwattu.org