Lesedi Cultural Village Private Tour with Lunch in 4 hours
Description
A unique way to get an in-depth understanding of some of the South African cultural tribes under one location, situated in the Phelindaba mountain folds, North West side of Gauteng. Two sessions are conducted daily 365 days a year so any day is a good day to visit the Lesedi cultural village. Our transportation to the Lesedi Cultural Village will be your group privately. The tour is conducted in small groups with other visitors assigned to a dedicated site guide.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed through song and dance by the vibrant young traditional dancers. A 10min short film is viewed to give a clear summary of how the invading colonizers affected the different tribes that existed in the different parts of Southern Africa. Guests are escorted through the different tribe villages as the site guides conduct detailed presentations on each tribe's history and way of life. Song and dance at the theatre for 30min by the different tribes is one of the best parts of the experience. You get to sing along and learn a few dance moves from the various tribes and the symbolism associated with the specific occasions certain songs are sung. The African Cusine Buffet is the climax of the tour with all the mouth-watering aroma from the Boma Dining Room. Lamb or Beef stew, Roast Beef, Crocodile Tail, Ostrich Neck, Beef Sausage, Grilled Chicken and a variety of starch, vegetables and desserts to choose from. NB: Beverages are sold separately.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
We were not given clear instructions for pick up when we purchased tickets, which caused us to be a half an hour late to the village for the presentation. It was also raining and they did not have a way to deal with that problem and give us the tour that we paid for. Dinner was adequate, but nothing special.
Thank you, Jeanne, for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your visit to the Lesedi Cultural Village experience. When booking your tour, your accommodation details provided by you were used as your designated pick-up location. Unfortunately, you were not at the arranged address at the scheduled collection time, and our guide made an additional trip into the city to collect you from your updated location after contacting you directly. As explained during the transfer, this unexpected detour contributed to the late arrival at the venue. The heavy rainfall on the evening was beyond anyone’s control. Due to the weather conditions the Lesedi team adapted the program by hosting portions of the cultural presentation indoors for the comfort and safety of guests. This was communicated on arrival. Once the rain eased, you were still able to enjoy a customised guided walkthrough of all the cultural villages after you ate the African Boma buffet dinner experience. The buffet is designed to showcase traditional local flavours and regional cuisine, including game meats such as crocodile and antelope alongside more familiar options like beef stew, chicken, fish, and other African-inspired dishes. The intention of the experience is to provide guests with an authentic cultural and culinary introduction reflective of local traditions and rural hospitality. We are genuinely sorry to hear that the overall experience did not fully meet your expectations. We do, however, appreciate your feedback as it helps both ourselves and the venue continue improving the guest experience for future visitors. We also thank you for further reaching out to us for additional tours after you had already submitted this review.
The experience was AMAZING ! Jacob guided through the process and educated as we drove to the village!
A wonderful day well spent. It was lovely to host your family & enjoyed the thoughtful conversations. We look forward to your return to visit other parts of our beautiful country South Africa.
The Lesedi Cultural Village was a great experience. Very informative, fun drumming lesson, great tour guide, fantastic dancing and singing, and a great buffet. Nice selection in the gift shops too. There were a lot of other people at the village, but it was well organized with reasonable sized groups. We chose the private pick up option through Explore Joburg. Jacob was great. Good conversation on the way to and from, prompt pickup and a comfortable ride. Jacob also waited there and helped us while at the village. I highly recommend the tour and this company in particular.
Thank you so much Alison for the insightful feedback about our Lesedi Cultural Village Experience. We look forward to your return to South Africa.
