It ’s figure that one in eight people worldwide live in so - address slum area , which , in some cities , makes visit these informally maintained neighborhoods unavoidable . Although controversial , the practice of “ slum tourism ” has become a democratic way of life for tourists to rent with poverty on a personal level . But why go chitchat an actual slum when you’re able to merely stay at a luxury resort that take care like a slum ?
TheEmoya Luxury Hotel and Spanear Bloemfontein , South Africa offersShanty Town , a XII shacks made from scrap Sir Henry Joseph Wood and corrugated metal that it thinks is the perfect setting for your next corporate retirement or nuptials anniversary . The resort has extend to majuscule lengths to recreate the joys of slum living without the nuisance of criminal offence , disease , or pathetic sanitation : “ Now you may experience staying in a Shanty within the safe environment of a private game reserve . This is the only Shanty Town in the world equipped with under - floor heating and wireless internet approach ! ”
For those of you worried that the mien of heating and wi - fi might not make for an authentic slum area experience , do n’t worry ! Shanty Town has made it more realistic for you by installing a “ notable ‘ foresighted - drop ’ outside toilet ” and encourage guests to heat water in outside fire . By burning toxic , life history expectancy - depress trash , I hope !
The rooms will set you back about $ 82 a night , which some have noted is a half month ’s salary for the average South African .
Reviews on Trip Advisorwere mixed . While one guest praised it as a “ substantial experience , ” and even relish a barbecue under the lead at their hutch , another cautioned that slum do not offer dependable economic value : “ Do not even consider staying in the Shanty Town . For the price you could stay in a sumptuosity bed and breakfast establishment . An average train car park with chalet will have the same experience . ” [ This Is AfricaviaUrbanphoto ]
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