Very informative, nice museum to vist but it gets tiring, there is just too much to read. The museum does not have much interactive exhibits, very few videos and the headphones are disconnected so you will have to just stand there and read, read, read. I fairly enjoyed the tour, I got really tired of reading and almost left the museum within 20 minutes. However, I decided to drag myself along, I am glad I didn't give up in between because there were lots of artifacts to look at. It takes approximately 2hours 30min to thoroughly tour the museum (this is if you read everything). If you are only browsing then it will take about 45min to 1hour (without reading). If you dont like reading then this museum tour is not for you.

One of my favorite museums. The museum gives such in depth of the history of slavery in South Africa. The museum is has spaces where you can interact with the surroundings. The museum which focus on showing history also show cases works from different countries and memoirs form pre apartheid times. The museum also hosted Sites of memory which gave a live performance based on Khoisan history and their experiences of slavery .

I have visited five museums in Cape Town and this one is the largest and most informative. Its MASSIVE! Theres soooooo much and I do wish to return for a longer visit. They cover South African and African slave history and also highlights the important tragic reality that slavery still exists in various forms. They have a couple of rooms devoted to the amazing Nelson Mandela- which left me inspired and with tears in my eyes as always… he's just such an incredible human being and I’m always left hoping and wondering whether I possess even a bit of his courage, humility, love and compassion- He really is my favorite person 💜 They have this fabulous timeline that traces Cape Town history, South African slave history and Slave history around the world simultaneously yet color-coded for better understanding- BRILLIANT! They have an interesting guns collection which I didn’t spend too much time in. They also highlight violence against women and talk about this epidemic which is necessary… violence towards women is merely another form of subjugation and suppression so Im glad for this section. What I truly loved more than the other aspects I loved are the voices given to living descendants. People today are able to speak about their experiences and growing up the descendant of an enslaved person. Its fascinating and reminds us that consequences of slavery which ended in the 1800’s is palpable and affecting to this day. In this way the museum is a living museum, an institution not just focusing on the past but inquiring and seeking ways to help those in the present and the future. It’s trying to be the change we want in this world. Truly magnificent exhibitions ✊🏽💜🌍 They also cover the role of music as an outlet for repressed peoples and talk about the lovely anthem for a beautiful new South Africa and its significance. Finally, of course they do cover apartheid which was also tremendously interesting and devastating but also inspiring because sooooooo many unknown people fought the good fight and died for the rights of all peoples. They feature lists of names of these heroes- a wonderful tribute and a humbling experience. There are many sections I haven’t mentioned such as an Egyptian section but I was a bit pressed for time. I left feeling deep profound complex thoughts about our species and these thoughts and questions are still fresh in my mind. In that sense this museum did a phenomenal job in educating and enlightening a horrible terrible part of who we are whilst reminding us that we are loving and strong and beautiful and incredible as a species nonetheless. That hope always reigns supreme.

The museum was a great experience for me since it was my first time to enter a MUSEUM in my life. I enjoyed very much, there's a lot of history to learn there about what happened to the slaves in SA and where thy were taken from and their heroes.. I would recommend you go and check it out for yourself..

Great informative and inspirational museum. Can spend 2 hours here. It explains stories of the slaves in Cape Town as well as apartheid struggles. Loved it.

It's one of those places that you can't visit quickly. You need time to take in the horror that humans have done to other humans. The layout is logical and there are several multimedia exhibits to talk you through the history. You can't help but be overcome by the strength of the human spirit. And... See if you can spot the grammar error on the Coat of Arms display. Clean toilets and wheelchair for those who need it. Low entry cost

Amazing museum. The best quote from the museum which I think is absolutely true which is the idea the outside the walls of the lodge you forget slavery even existed but inside these walls you are reminded of the impact that slavery has on the people and how devastating it was and how serious of an impact it had on human history

The Slave Lodge is a South African social history museum located in Cape Town. It has been on its present site in the Company's Garden.

Alot of things to read and see.

An important stop on any visit to Cape Town, they have put together the whole story of the slaves that helped build this city, and colonize the Cape. Some of the stories are hard to face, considering the horrific cruelty, suffering, and inhumanity of the very idea, let alone the reality - but it is important to acknowledge this reality, and take the time to remember their lives. The museum itself is a little repetitive, telling the same story over and over again, with little variation, but the story does come to life, and overall it is successful.

Beautiful artwork

Cape History about slavery and past in-differences....must visit to understand cultures.

Amazing experience-so surreal ❤️ Phenomenal views topped by very warm staff and pilot!!! It was worth it! Thank you Parapax for such an amazing experience.

Great experience. It’s very well organized and you’re in the hands of a pro. The view is extraordinary. I saw whales breaching in the ocean. Even the landing was perfect.

The interesting stuff is upstairs! Understandably the digital displays downstairs are off limits (Covid). I really was surprised by the Kem Et exhibition upstairs and so much more.

It could be great. But the curation and the exhibitions honestly had me scratching my head to try and find a cohesive thread. I’d recommend more focus on the slave history, and then follow it up with the rest of the liberation displays to show continuation of the spirit spearheaded by those that came before.

A must-do experience to understand the history of slavery in South-Africa but especially if it is your lineage. Must admit, the set-up lacked some structure and flow which made it difficult to navigate. I would have loved to see a bit more on the slaves and the "lifestyle"; specifics. But, overall a pleasant experience.

A good place to read about history of Cape Town. If you have time, visit it along with District Sixth museum. A lot to read and learn about.

I went there expecting an informative but not very interesting experience, but I was blown away! The self-guided tour does require a lot of mental and emotional investment, but this is really what makes it work. It was so beautiful (and devastating) that I hardly realised how much I was learning about myself and my people's history. Cape Town did not look the same when I exited the building. Thank you so much to the curators.

Really great museum, out of surprise. From the ancient slavery from Nile river to nowadays. Prepared to stay long inside

I took my primary school kids with me and we were treated very kindly by the staff, we even got a complementary packet of drawings and a quiz about South Africa. The interactive displays was a big hit as well.

A very underrated museum in Cape Town. This building has a dark history and the exhibition is very informative. The museum is very big and you may not be interested in all the exhibitions (ranging from the slave trade to the modern South Africa, cultural to music history), so pick wisely.

Very well arranged and informative museum. Although it is heartbreaking to see the historical story, but yet it is for us to understand how liberation means gold to every human on earth.

Fantastic place. It requires more than one visit because there is so much to see. The exhibitions bring you through the tumultuous journey of The Cape. Wonderfully curated. I was very moved at several points so I was glad I came alone on my first visit. I'll be back very soon. The staff on the front desk were friendly and helpful too. This is a very important place and an invaluable learning resource. Ours is a complex and painful but nonetheless it is testament to our tenacious and indomitable spirit. Thank you 😊

This museum covered vast amounts of history. I visited during COVID, so while some of the exhibits were closed, I still wasn't disappointed! There were personal stories and videos that helped you understand the everyday lives of a slave while also giving an overview of the Dutch influence as a whole. I also really enjoyed the music room where if showed the struggle of Apartheid through protest music.

A truly in-depth and educational way to learn more about slavery and the extremely harsh conditions slaves had to endure while having their freedom completely stripped away from them. You'll learn a lot about the slave trade and slave voyages. This is the oldest slave lodge in South Africa and has been converted into a building for educational purposes. The museum spans 2 floors. A must visit if you're a history buff.

My partner and I decided to visit, as we are lifelong Cape Town residents and have never been to the Slave Lodge. We visited on 8 January 2021, a very hot Friday. We arrived at around midday, knowing that the lodge closes at 14h30, and thinking that we will have at least 2 hours to explore and be enlightened. When we got to the door, we were informed that the lodge was closed for lunch, and will be reopening at 13h00. This was disappointing, but ok, we sucked it up and waited. When 13h00 came around, there were quite a few people waiting to get into the establishment. Due to COVID-19 protocols, this took some time. When we eventually got into the establishment, we started reading and walking around. There is so much history and reading to enjoy. We continued and explored all the areas there are to explore, or rather that we could explore. There were quite a few installations that were not in operation, but that is fine, and is expected to a degree. My partner and I were fully engrossed, taking everything in, spending time. It was great, for the most part. Quite a few of the rooms and installations didn't have sufficient lighting. One particular room had a video playing off a projector, and no indication of what it represents. Eventually we found a few printouts, in an obscure corner, indicating that it was an artist's depiction of women in mourning. I felt that there was no flow to the layout of the museum, there was no suggested path, there was no indication of where to start or where to end. We continued, and eventually decided to leave as there was little time left and lots still to explore. We got to the exit at 14h25, and at that point the doors were closed and locked already. There is no reminder (audible or otherwise) that the museum is closing or anything. The staff had to reopen the doors, remove padlocks, to let us out. I am not sure if there might have been more people in the museum, but this was not a good look from my point of view. Either way, I would be interested in visiting again, as I think this sort of establishment has lots to offer and is a good reminder of our collective history.

A must visit destination when travelling to Cape Town. A reflective documentation of the City's foundations and an honest memorial to honour the lives of those who suffered and built the beautiful city known as Cape Town.

Well organized and documented. Interesting to learn history all over again especially parts forgotten

Great place to find out about slavery around the world and get a general gist of it. But one can also find a more nuanced picture of slavery in South Africa. It touches on race and gender relations in slavery. It also has individual stories with pictures of those people. Interesting! Informative!

Learnt so much and remembered what I forgot. Building needs some tlc

Great On Slave and Struggle Histiry of South Africa. Just Disappointing to see that the Khoi/San history do not feature as prominently in this Museum. An opportunity missed to To raise the history of the first Nation in South Africa

An interesting and dignified tribute to all those involved in the slave trade. Lots to read and very informative. Some excellent exhibits of music influenced by the slave trade. Well worth a visit if you're in Cape Town

very borring displays and most of the interactives was off due to Covid but we still paid full price

This was an emotional ride for me being a so called colored as it took me on a journey of discovery. A place to add on your list of Cape Town visits as it not only tells a story of the past but our modern day scourge of human trafficking and abuse.

Very informative

Very informative and educational. Staff are kind helpful and very knowledgeable. COVID protacal where adhered very strickly. 👍

Great experience.

This is a fantastic museum. It’s insightful and full of history with such perspective into Cape Towns past.

Good

Really interesting museum, learned a lot. Only thing is that there are several exhibition and therefore a little confusing..

A must see to understand the history of the Mother City

Some beautiful and moving exhibits. I found the calander piece touching in particular. The museum does a really important job of making sure we do not forget our complicated history. My only objection is that some of the exhibits seemed unrelated and detracted from the power of the other exhibits (such as early 20th century watches).

(Translated by Google) Great.museum (Original) Ótimo.museu

Really interesting visit. Learnt a lot on the colored community and how slaves were treated. A must see if interested in history

Really moving exhibitions on both the slave trade in Cape Town and the fight against apartheid

Well curated installations but not very well lit. Some equipment not working but everything is self explanatory. You could easily spend the whole day walking around trying to view every installation.

Informative museum on slavery in Cape Town

This is definitely worth visiting. It explores the evils of slave trading, transformation and freedom.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful historical museum (Original) متحف تاريخي جميل

Fantastic

(Translated by Google) Interesting slave museum (Original) Ciekawe muzeum niewolników

Loved it

Very historical the guide gave us lots of information

Iziko is doing a great job with Cape Town museums. They are all worth visiting.

In the heart of the mother City in Aderly street cape Town near the public gardens. A visit will certainly enrich your cultural and historical knowledge about the mother City

Sad but very interesting

Exist - this is strong point, and biggest benefit of this place - unfortunatly only one. Boring, repetite, mostly texts on the walls - and reading is not the reason why I visited museum... nothing what really is worthy to spend time in such interesting country.

Very interesting place to be

Lots of things to see, can learn a lot from one visit

I would definitely recommend Parapax. This is a weather dependent activity so know that you might not fly on your planned day as no one has control over the weather. They were very professional in their communication and Witness kept me updated as the weekend progressed. My pilot,Frank was super awesome and loved the fact that he was Afrikaans as well. He really made me feel safe and I had the best time ever. It’s really a breathtaking view from there and an unforgettable experience. Thanks Parapax!

Super incredible experience! My birthday was made extra special with an unforgettable experience in the sky! The parapax team was amazing all round, well organized and really efficient. The bookings were really simple and communication with the organizer, Witness was handled with professionalism and friendly service. For my first time flight, I could not have had a better pilot than Frank, who made it really comfortable and the experience spectacular. Can't wait to fly with the team again;)

I was very nervous but my instructor Frank was reassuring and once in the air it was a very enjoyable experience. I'm glad I did it and would love to do it again some day!

Tons of fun, my child liked it a lot. 8 minute flight. Wish the sign in process was faster as your sitting on top of the mountain, and wish the time schedule had been followed, but overall a very cool experience.

Stunning experience, don't just think about it, do it, you won't regret it - super super fun. Very efficient team from the booking to the actual gliding. Most beautiful city to appreciate from the sky ❤

Bought a tandem experience from Signal Hill as a birthday present. We had an amazing time! Staff were really friendly and made everything easy. The flight was phenomenal and the photos great. I can recommend Parapax to anyone with an open heart.

Professional, quick and easy to sign up Had a beautiful experience this morning with Frank. The glide is smooth with amazing views. A dream to any adrenaline junky

Would highly recommend to go paragliding with ParapaxSa. They offer a very professional and safe flight where you will get the full experience. Very friendly staff!

I went for this activity today and it was terrific. I was definitely stressed at the beginning but everything went well. The photo and video took are really good and easily accessible after the flight. A really exciting activity after the lockdown restrictions have been eased.

Excellent

What an amazing experience seeing the city from above

Amazingly exhilarating

This was an awesome birthday experience 🤩

Nature's beauty at it's best

I trully enjoyed the experience

Excellent service, the team and the pilot made the whole experience memorable and will definitely come back for another thrilling experience.

Loved it but just to expensive for me.

Loved the sunset view

An amazing experience with a lot of really friendly and knowledgeable people. Enjoyed it start to finish, even with a dash of nerves thrown in.

Thank you parapax xx

Great experience!!

👌

Once in a lifetime experience, loved it

It was AWESOME to see the youngsters paragliding...

The sunset was amazing

The experience was just amazing, the staff was great and friendly and helpful and fun to chat to. This was my first time in the air and I would really recommend it to anyone who has never done it and actually also to anyone who wants to do it again! Really amazing.

Superb experience. Thumbs up to all concerned.

Had a wonderful time with Parapax. Safety is their first priority. I trusted them with my daughter of 17 and my wife of 55's and my own life. Unforgettable experience.

Exciting experience

Amazing experience. Should definitely be on everyone’s buckets list in Cape Town.

Enjoy your evening with an amazing Sunset

Beautiful place and view

Amazing experience with the gents. Spent about 10-13 mins in the air which felt like 1min. Breathtaking scenery. Even the owner came to have a chat post flight. Definitely doing it again with the Parapax Tandem Team ❤🚀

It was a fantastic experience and one that I will remember forever! It was a very slick operation with professional pilots who really make the experience well worth it! Thank you Parapax 🔥

Wonderful people and an awesome experience! Can't recommend it more!

I would like to thank Tandem for an amazing experience. My husband and I loved every minute of it. Great service from the entire team. You are welcomed with great smiles and they are so patient even when the jitters kick in.

Absolutely wonderful experience and very well organized, it was on time and was worth every penny!!! People are friendly and extremely helpful and kind to deal with fear! I recommend parapax to anyone who will want such an amazing experience

(Translated by Google) A great experience! Had booked by email the evening before and my "desired time" 11:00 worked great! Even my wish for a German speaking pilot was fulfilled, it was the super nice owner. I immediately felt very comfortable with the flight, a great view of Cape Town, I can recommend it 100% and would repeat it immediately. I find the price of 1600 SR with photos and video very reasonable. (Original) Ein tolles Erlebnis! Hatte am Abend vorher per Mail gebucht und meine „Wunschuhrzeit“ 11 Uhr hat super geklappt! Sogar mein Wunsch nach einem deutsch sprechenden Piloten wurde erfüllt, es war der super nette Inhaber. Habe mich sofort sehr wohl gefühlt bei dem Flug, eine tolle Sicht auf Cape Town, kann es zu 100% empfehlen und würde es sofort wiederholen. Den Preis von 1600 SR mit Fotos und Video finde ich sehr angemessen.

I loved it. Learning about the events in history from a Capetonian perspective was eye opening to say the least. Recommend every citizen to visit this museum.

Very emotional experience, this museum is the only (real) surviving slave's lodge in cape town. It is a must visit when you are in capetown. Their story must be remembered and known from all around.

A must visit. Beautifully maintained museum with many intresting information. Please add guided tours so that people understand what they are looking at as younger kids might not be able to read and understand all.

Very nice and upgraded ......beautiful historical stories

Launching The Purple House’s #MakingHistory project - We went to see the exhibition by Lynn Abrahams, 'Aluta Continua' 💜 Absolutely inspiring!

This museum was a great place to learn the slave history of South Africa. Unfortunately, the layout of the museum is very confusing. I didn't feel as if I got a cohesive history due to the layout. An important museum to visit, but be prepared to decipher the layout of the museum to try and get a chronological narrative. Interesting exhibits can be tucked away in hallways so one must really explore everywhere.

It was very beautiful. I learnt a lot on slavery and the apartheid era

Visited today just to find out that my favourite exibition the Bushman which is part of my history has been removed. The museum is not the same amymore🙄. I wont be back

I agree with other comments regarding the structure of the museum - it is really difficult to find your way around in a way which makes cohorent sense. A lot was also closed during Covid. However, it is a affordable museum to enter and does have some interesting bits. I have heard District Six is better.

The musuem has rich information but unfortunately it was not presented well, you would feel lost inside. Also, the presentation of the information is full of text which made it boring!. I have noticed in women rights section a huge insult to the islamic religion by quoting ayat from the Holy Quran and mislead the audiences with thier own incorrect understanding/analysis and claming that Islam is against the women rights! Which is not true. It is a shame for a city like cape town to insult 10% people of thier population

Informative and creative exhibitions. Cape history is beautifully captured and narrated. Constantly update and improve on their exhibitions. Love the interactive displays. Friendly staff. Great experience.

5/5 for the actual information on the Slave Lodge, 1/5 for the rest. When purchasing tickets at reception, there was no welcome and instead we felt like a nuisance for wanting to enter. During our visit 2 members of staff could be heard from multiple rooms away and the closer they got, the less we could hear the video exhibit infront of us. We gave up trying to listen, even after they passed as their voices echoed around the rooms. Unfortunately this repeated 30 minutes later when they returned. Staff here seem to be untrained in both customer service and general understanding of museum etiquette, especially in a setting as solemn as this. Very informative regarding slavery in the Cape, however a lot was repeated which became rather taxing as there's a lot to read. There is also little logic to the order of things so there was no real flow of information or exhibits. Headphones had been removed so you couldn't listen to quite a lot of interactive exhibits. Personally I felt a few rooms were out of place regarding the theme of the museum and as a result pretty irrelevant. We arrived at 14:46 and left nearly 2 hours later after a member of staff began passive aggressively switching off lights and exhibits around us. We didn't read everything and we spent nearly 2 hours with rooms we still planned to visit, so I'd suggest allocating at least 3 hours if you want the full experience. A courtesy comment from staff advising they'd be switching things off 20 minutes before closing would have been appreciated so we could ensure we visited what we wanted to before leaving, but instead we were followed by a silent shadow switching things off like she was fed up of our presence!

Iziko Slave Lodge is a large museum that offers a lot more than its name implies. While the location of the museum is what was once used as a place to lodge slaves, the museum goes much further than to retell the history of slavery. It starts there and then goes on to the Apartheid years and becomes a museum depicting the history of various struggles towards freedom. Slave Lodge also has important collections of various historical items, including ancient Egyptian artifacts and more recent items including arms, clothes and objects from 19th and 20th century South Africa.

For better and deeper understanding of South African history this museum is the must. We visited it with 2 teenagers and they spend long time there learning this side of their country's history.

Many of these reviews are spot on - so. many. words. (in the museum, that is) The information is presented in a very "noisy" way. Paragraphs upon paragraphs of words on one placard after the next. It really is not structured for consumption at all. Rooms are very dimly lit, making it difficult to even read the information presented. The exhibit about music, with selections to listen to, no longer had the headphones to listen, defeating the whole purpose. Another exhibit, which looked amazing, about current males and their roles in society was such a cocophony that I couldn't distinguish one video's sound from another. Very disappointing, because I really wanted to learn today.

Understanding the slave history of the Cape region is crucial as it profoundly shapes the present culture and social dynamics. The Salve Lodge museum in Cape Town serves as a poignant reminder of this impactful history. Exploring the exhibits provides valuable insights into the enduring influence of past events on contemporary society, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complex tapestry that defines the region today.

If history is your thing def. worth visiting. It holds temporary exhibitions and collections about slavery in Cape Town.

Incredibly underrated museum. One of the most comprehensive slavery museums I have ever visited and a must before or after the district six museum