Lesedi Cultural Village & cradle of Humankind Guided Tour
Description
Tour will be conducted by a professional guide. You will have the chance to know more about the South African culture, history and diversity and also Get to know what it means to be black as we explore the different cultural heritage that we have as Africans and why we preserve it to this day.
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Itinerary
You will travel the all south Africa in 3 hours time by meeting 5 big ethnic Groupe of this beautiful country of us, dance and eat with us as well.
The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site and is located about 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Gauteng province. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site is home to the largest concentration of human ancestral remains anywhere in the world. The site currently occupies 47,000 hectares (180 sq mi) and contains a complex system of limestone caves. The caves are closed due to flooding.
Step into the depths of the world-renowned Sterkfontein Caves, where every step takes you millions of years back in time. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is more than just a cave—it's a portal to the past, revealing some of the most groundbreaking discoveries in human evolution. Famous for the "Mrs Ples" skull and the nearly complete 3.67-million-year-old "Little Foot" skeleton, Sterkfontein has yielded thousands of fossils that continues reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
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Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will be having a budge with is name.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(46)
The company started off late. Did mot receive full tours. Did not explain how much activity would be be included. Also late picking up at the end. No response from company
Really interesting and comprehensive! I would skip the boat ride at the Cradle museum for more time seeing exhibits.
It’s a big day and we enjoyed all that we did. The day started at 11am. First were the Caves. It was a little challenging at times with some tight access areas but we managed all of it. Next was Marapeng. There was some reading involved going through “Humankind”; there was also a “ride” which was a bit of fun too. Finally we went to Lesidi and went through the five “villages”. An interesting presentation. Lesidi finished with some vibrant and entertaining dancing; an excellent way to finish the day. Our driver ensured that we arrived at all activities on time. There was some confusion at the end and we thought we may miss the dancing but that was resolved. Our day finished at 7:45pm.
The whole experience was excellent. We were greeted and treated to a drumming lesson then an escorted tour of the different tribal 'villages' within the complex. Our guide gave a detailed account of each tribal culture, delivered with wit and obviously extensive knowledge. The show of tribal dancing and the boma meal were also of a high quality. A memorable experience in every respect.
The first stop (Marencop) is more family oriented, but interesting for all ages. Lesedi is fun if a bit commercial. Loved the Sterkfontein Caves. All in all a fun and informative day
This is the first time I’ve visited a village. I enjoyed their culture, the guides are at the top. Thank you!
This tour was a nightmare. We were grouped with a couple with different tours. Driver was not familiar with routes or times No people skills. Did not know tour schedules
The Village of Lesidi visit was amazing. The tour guide was great, as were the settings, the dancing, the shopping. It was everything! I would definitely go again and am recommending it to friends who are visiting in December. I could have done without the visit to the Cradle of Humankind.
Driver was courteous and prompt. Both the museum and Ledesi Village were worthwhile. Only complaint was the driver’s car was overly scented and made me cough.
Interesting information explained about the different ways the individual tribes live. Wonderful to see the different village structures. My guide Billy was very helpful.
