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!Kha ttu San Heritage Centre
Enter the world of the San, southern Africa’s First People
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A compelling story
From human origins to contemporary San life. An intriguing story told in three thought-provoking buildings.
“The San, the first people to inhabit southern Africa, represent a 100,000-year-old culture which should be considered one of the world’s treasures.” Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
1. First People
In two rooms, we present San origin stories and art, alongside the latest archaeological and genetic findings about human origins.
2. Encounters
Our colonial farm building tells the difficult story of colonisation and brings San history up to date with contemporary community displays.
3. Way of the San
An immersive building that takes you to the heart of San life in the Kalahari. Your San guide will introduce you to the knowledge and skills of some of the world’s last hunter-gatherers.
Temporary Exhibits
Angolan San Exhibition @ !Khwa ttu Exhibition
Kajala Kalahari Art @ !Khwa ttu Exhibition
Bringing back the archive: Kalahari San explore the Marshall archive
!Khwa ttu
Hear it from the San
Enter the world of the San, southern Africa’s First People.
Self guided tours and other activities
If you prefer to experience the museum at your own pace, entry tickets and a self guide map can be bought on the day at Reception. R130.
Or spend your time outside in the veld – we have running, hiking and biking trails to suit all tastes or gentler trails around the werf.
Please note: we are a BYOB venue (bring your own bike).
Community Connections
Khwa ttu’s cultural heritage and education activities enable us to engage actively with remote San rural communities.
Community Connections
Khwa ttu’s cultural heritage and education activities enable us to engage actively with remote San rural communities.
!Khwa ttu Conversations
The San are probably the most recorded indigenous group in existence, yet virtually none of this is easily accessible in the communities. !Khwa ttu is digitising information wherever possible so these stories are saved for the future.