The Maboneng Township Arts Experience continues to redefine how we engage with creative, cultural, and tourism spaces across South Africa. As part of our latest initiatives under the Creative Safaris program, we are thrilled to introduce a transformative way to experience both township vibrancy and rural serenity — all through the eyes of artists and community storytellers.
From hand-painted rondavels in the countryside to street art in bustling townships, our Creative Nature Safari Tours immerse you in authentic, community-rooted experiences — where art meets nature, and culture meets conversation.
Bridging Urban and Rural Creative Landscapes
The Creative Safaris initiative was born from the need to showcase underrepresented talent within townships and now extends to our beautiful South African rural areas. This unique program presents township and rural settings as creative capitals — beyond the confines of traditional galleries and tourist hotspots.
In a time when global travelers and local tourists seek more immersive, ethical, and connective experiences, our safaris are curated with respect for heritage, storytelling, and community development. Whether strolling down a dusty village path guided by a local artist or discovering mural-covered township homes, each step narrates a story of resilience, creativity, and hope.
What Happens on a Creative Nature Safari?
Our Creative Nature Safari Tours give art lovers, adventurers, and visionaries the chance to:
- Journey through artist-led home galleries in rural villages and vibrant townships
- Meet and support local crafters, performers, and fine artists
- Experience nature through a creative lens — via poetic hikes, musical riverbank gatherings, and sculpture trails in natural spaces
- Engage in intimate dialogues around culture, economic development, and social innovation
These safaris cater to sponsors seeking meaningful impact, government agencies focused on rural and cultural development, tourists craving deeper experiences, and artists eager to collaborate across geographies.
Transforming Lives, One Safari at a Time
With each tour, we uplift artists and host families directly. We cultivate micro-economies in villages and townships, especially in youth-driven creative hubs. Our work supports township-to-rural mobility — where community members travel, share, and learn from one another. In 2023 alone, over 2,000 visitors engaged with the Creative Safaris program, contributing over R700,000 back into the communities we serve through art sales, services, and direct funding.
By choosing to book a Creative Nature Safari, you’re not just a tourist — you become a co-creator in a bigger story: one of creative social change, tourism transformation, and African innovation.
Join the Movement — Book, Sponsor, Share
We invite sponsors, government stakeholders, artists, and curious travelers to join us. Book a safari, buy township and rural art, or sponsor a local creative journey today. Be part of the evolving story that is Maboneng Township Arts Experience.
Join us in shaping the future of township and rural arts — one creative safari at a time. Learn more and take action at maboneng.com.
