About Pato Tours

About Pato Tours

Pato Tours offers authentic Cape Town experiences crafted by locals. Founded in 2018 by Mhinti and Ricky Pato, we combine our Gugulethu roots with professional guiding expertise to showcase the real Cape Town. Our background in youth development through Sakhisizwe (www.sakhisizweydp.com) brings community connection to every experience we create.

As a family-owned business, we're passionate about sharing Cape Town's vibrant cultures through immersive, personal tours. From township explorations to coastal adventures, we reveal the city's true character through genuine local perspectives. Join us to see Cape Town through the eyes of those who call it home.

Mhinti Portrait

Community Impact: Sakhisizwe Youth Development Program

Sakhisizwe Youth Development Program is an after-school initiative in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, offering mentorship, academic support, and healthy living through sports and life skills workshops. The program emphasizes spirituality and creativity, aiming to empower young people holistically with life skills that help them make conscious decisions and unleash their potential to live life to the fullest.

The program's mission is to ensure that young people stay in school and graduate, while being fully prepared to succeed in their next phase of life. Activities include reading groups, fitness sessions, buddy maths, sports, swimming lessons, life skills classes, recycling initiatives, and creative arts programs.

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little amount helps! Real! We have passion and give everything for what we do! Every little thing helps us to continue to operate Sakhisizwe and is an investment in the future of Africa ... Whether 10, 20 or 100 euros - we appreciate your support!

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Youth Group

Over 100 youth engaged weekly

Classroom

Daily academic and life skills sessions

Volunteer

Mentorship from local volunteers

Youth Group

Over 100 youth engaged weekly

Core Values

TO RESPECT GOD, YOURSELF, AND OTHERS

TO RESPECT GOD, YOURSELF, AND OTHERS

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

GENDER EQUALITY

GENDER EQUALITY

HEALTH AND FITNESS

HEALTH AND FITNESS

SELF-DEVELOPMENT

SELF-DEVELOPMENT

SELF-EMPOWERMENT

SELF-EMPOWERMENT

COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP

COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP

ACCOUNTABILITY

ACCOUNTABILITY