HUMANSDORP gently slopes amid indigenous fynbos in the cradle of the Kouga district.
Visitors might overlook the town due to the lack of ocean and beaches, but it is a hidden gem.
The man who charmingly unearths the historical riches of the town and surrounding settlements, is Eric Ngindo, of Ntabeni Unique Tours.
Ngindo, also a freelance reporter and photographer, found these treasures while exploring his hometown and the surrounding settlements – prompting him to share them in his township tours with visitors and tourists.
Township tours include areas like Kruisfontein and Moerasrivier – sporting charming churches.
It was while Ngindo traversed all over these stomping grounds that he came across the small community of Die Berg.
The family names (now spread over the region) speak of Die Berg’s cultural diversity: Trompetter, Louw, Fleur, Juba, Ketteldas, Leander, Dlamini, Matiwane, Naka, Swart and Williams.
In the tiny abode of seamstress Rosaline Louw, in Die Berg community, is a plaque which dates from 1846 to 2006, making theirs a history to explore.
“We have a rich culture,” says Ngindo. “It is worth exploring in township tours, educational tours where we teach the importance of nature conservation, indigenous games, hiking trails, mountain biking and quad biking.
“The fauna and flora are exceptional, and the fynbos attracts bees which produce smooth honey. Accommodation abounds and the area is buzzing with activities.”
Ngindo especially works with youngsters in the area with the aim of sustaining “our community by creating economic opportunities and constructing a healthy proactive society. Here we focus on team building, youth camps, games and hiking.”
For more info, contact Ngindo at 068 388 6102 or ngindoeric@gmail.com.
