Traditional African Homestays Southern Africa (TAHS-SA) was created to bridge the gap between travellers seeking authentic cultural experiences and rural communities seeking sustainable opportunities. Founded by Kylie and Cameron Murray, TAHS-SA connects guests to immersive heritage homestays in South Africa, where you can stay with local families, discover traditional village life, and directly support community development.
How it works
Our approach combines training, hospitality, and community investment. Each homestay family receives professional support and a “homestay kit” to ensure comfort for travellers while keeping the authenticity of village life intact.
With TAHS-SA you can:
- Stay with local families in unique communities near familiar tourist routes in safe, comfortable homes.
- Join cultural experiences and daily routines — from traditional cooking and floor-making to beadwork and dance.
- Explore rural villages across Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape.
There are currently 5 communities ready to host guests. Each TAHS-SA community offers a unique cultural experience in a rural village South Africa, hosted by families trained in hospitality and proud to share their traditions.
After winning Silver in the Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM Africa, successful participation in numerous travel trade shows post pandemic and becoming a finalist in the TO DO Award 2026, Traditional African Homestays South Africa (TAHS-SA) is ready to scale up homestay and community tourism experiences in Africa. We have some exciting new homestay developments in Africa on our To Develop list but we are always open to new partners and projects.
If you are a tour operator that wants to include TAHS-SA experiences into itineraries then please reach out to us as well.
Email me via: Emilie@tgchomestays.com or reach out to: info@homestaysa.com