If you want an authentic experience, and if you want to be part of a South African family, this is the place for you. The owners are incredibly kind and are always looking out for you. They want you to have the best experience. The location of the property is very safe, and so is the neighbourhood. And please don't hesitate to go to Soweto because of the things you read online. The ambiance is amazing, people are very friendly and Soweto carries a very dark history which should be known by everyone who is travelling to South Africa. Change has arrived in Soweto, and it is the perfect location to stay if you also want to explore some sights in Johannesburg by using the Hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Stayed in March 2024

Traveling for the first time into this part of "historical" South Africa and after hearing about the negative stuff, I wasn't sure how it will be, but "Lungi" made it a "smooth" ride. He knows many people around and will help you out in getting rid of the negative perceptions/stereotypes you have about this place. He can also spontaneously organize tours and guide you in showing different places around Jo'burg/Soweto. After staying here, I can say that staying here was better than in staying in Jo'burg. The room & the toilets are clean...and no mosquitoes (at least inside the room). So, it was a learning & a great stay! :)

Stayed in January 2024

Everything was great. Room was super-comfy and Lungi and Cynthia take great care of their guests. I stayed 2 nights. Was able to attend an Orlando Pirates game, then went to Johannesburg and Pretoria the next day, and of course did the signature bike tour of Soweto, which is of course a must if staying here.

Stayed in December 2023

It would be nice if I was aware beforehand that the price I pay for the Lesedi village tour doesn't include the entrance fee. Other then that I had an awesome experience at Soweto

Lungi and Cynthia are very friendly and make sure everything are safe with the tourists

Stayed in November 2023

Safe

Stayed in November 2023

interaction with the host, nice discusisons and insights in local politics

Stayed in August 2023

The two separated bedroom because we were three with my daughter and one of us had to be alone during the night! But it is the configuration of the rooms, they can't change it!

Lungi and his wife are very friendly and Lungi is a very good guide through the town of Soweto. We learned a lot of interesting things about apartheid and history of the country and their way of life today.

Stayed in July 2023

Place Authenticity, the possibility of immersion in SOWETO townships. Great conversations with Lungi, the owner.

Stayed in June 2023

Lovely hosts and a tidy and comfortable room. Excellent bathroom. Quiet at night so had a great sleep. Highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2023

A very nice and welcoming family made us feel at home at once. We felt safe walking around in the neighbourhood and met a lot of friendly sowetans. Lunghi, the owner of the house, has lived his whole life here and he is a very interesting and authentic guide with strong opinions about the development since apartheid.

Stayed in March 2023

Absolutely nothing.

The welcome we received, the genuine care shown to us, the delicious meals specifically prepared for us by Cynthia, and the priceless knowledge shared by Lungi of Soweto itself and its wider role in South Africa's transition to universal suffrage - all 10/10!

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing, everything was perfect.

Our stay with Lungi and his family was memorable ! Staying with them is like being part of their family for a short time. You get to experience historical Soweto as well as today’s reality, through the eyes of a local that lived through its history. The food, cooked by Cynthia, and shared with the hosts, was absolutely amazing. We did the 4-hour + lunch bicycle tour and it was super interesting. Lungi was very knowledgeable about Soweto’s history, but also very generous in sharing the untold stories of his city. Don’t miss out ! Oh and the room is perfect, spacious and very confortable.

Stayed in February 2023

TO REALISE THAT WE HAVE TO LEAVE AS WE WERE STILL ENJOING OUR STAY! IF THERE, I CAN'T REMEMBER AS EVERYTHING IS JUST TOP CLASS.

I ALWAYS ATTEND AN EVENT (SOWETO MARATHON) IN THE 1ST WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER SINCE 2016, I HAVE STAYED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT SINCE THEN. NOT ONCE DID THEY DISAPPOINT US, THEY'RE INDEED TOP NOTCH PLACE TO STAY. AS A RESULT, ALL MY RUNNING TEAMMATES I TRAVEL WITH THEY HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO STAY WITH ME IN THIS PLACE. LUNGI & PARTNER (OWNERS) ARE INDEED AN AMAIZING TEAM, GREAT HOSTS. THEY ALWAYS WANT TO DO MORE FOR THEIR GUESTS. I'LL DEFINATELY (ALWAYS) RECOMMEND THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

Stayed in November 2022

Lungi and Cynthia took great care of us during our stay. Cynthia cooked us breakfast and lunch. Lungi was a fantastic tourguide. He showed us Soweto, the tour was a personal one as Lungi shared with us his personal view of the historic events in Soweto. Very impressive.

Stayed in November 2022

Going to stay local means you deal with the inconveniences the locals face

Very good start of a stay in South Africa. It allows for some insight in the life in a town ship. All very well explained by lungi the owner.

Stayed in August 2022

Perfect location in the centre of Soweto. Owner is guide and living history book. Very good WIFI. Use of water coocker and separate room for breakfast. Very friendly people.

Stayed in July 2022

i honestly feel like everything was on point.next time I'd love to take a tour ride...

the room is lovely...the security,the chilling area is so attracting its all culture... where you cook its amazing and didn't expirence any problywith loadshedding nor water its thee best place to be and its peaceful.

Stayed in July 2022

Scary sounds on top of the roof around 3-5 am.

Stayed in March 2022

Very, very friendly staff

Stayed in March 2022

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The place is comfortable clean like everything is perfect

Stayed in February 2022

Nothing

The staff were very welcoming. I felt safe and more like at home. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in December 2021

That we didn't have Wi-Fi

Apart from the the little issue experienced everything was super

Stayed in November 2021

Nothing

I loved the room it was welcoming and the warm welcome we got when we arrived..we even got to hangout with them and shared so many things

Stayed in November 2021

Everything was perfect Host was too friendly and gave recomndetions bout places nearer to his.

Environment friendly

Stayed in September 2021