Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch from Johannesburg
Description
Visit Lesedi Cultural Village to embark on a journey into the heart of South African history and culture. The Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele people's traditions, customs, and way of life are all uniquely visible in this bright and colorful village. You'll be taken back in time as you stroll through the village to a time when these cultures were at the pinnacle of their prosperity and power. Discover the traditions and beliefs of each of the tribes represented in the village by viewing traditional huts, taking in dance performances, and more. Your tour's high point will be a sumptuous buffet lunch. You'll get to try a range of foods, including regional favorites from South Africa like boerewors (sausage), pap (cornmeal porridge). An in-depth look at the history and culture of the tribes represented at Lesedi Cultural Village will be presented to you by your tour guide. You'll depart with a deeper understanding of South Africa's rich and diverse cultural heritage.
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Itinerary
After pickup from your hotel either in Johannesburg or Pretoria, you will travel to Lesedi Cultural Village. The village showcases the different tribes that live in South Africa. Those tribes are the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Ndebele and Sotho. You will be guided through the village and see the different building styles of each tribe. Also, you will learn more about each tribe's culture and see their clothing styles. See how they work their beads and how the "kraal" looks which keeps their cattle safe. After the tour through the village, it's time to gather to enjoy a tribal dance show featuring music and customary clothing. Finally, you will savor a buffet-style lunch before returning to your hotel in Johannesburg or Pretoria.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All hotels and accommodation. We pick up anywhere from your hotel or guest house in Sandton, Rosebank, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Please specify your pick up location. We also pick up from all air b&b and private locations.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Highly recommended! We enjoyed great service from Jason throughout the day. We found the experience educational and entertaining. Everything was taken care of and we thought it good value for money.
Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation. I’m glad you found the day educational, entertaining and good value — it was a pleasure to take care of everything. I’d be happy to welcome you on another tour in the future. — Jason
Pickup at home in Joburg at no extra cost, smooth ride in a comfortable van. Nice shops with reasonable prices for indigenous craft. Very interesting tour through rebuilt typical villages of various tribes. Good explanations about everything. Impressive dancing show again displaying typical dances from different tribes. And not to forget the rich buffet of very tasty original food - I actually ate way too much! Mirka
Thank you for your wonderful review, Mirka! I'm delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience on the tour. It’s great that you appreciated the convenience of the pickup service and the comfortable ride. I'm glad you enjoyed exploring the villages and found the explanations informative. The dancing show is always a highlight, showcasing the vibrant cultures of the tribes, and it’s fantastic to hear that you loved the buffet! It’s hard to resist such delicious food! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and I hope to see you again on another adventure soon! Safe travels!
This was a great tour. The cultural center was fun and Jason was a wonderful tour guide. I loved learning about the different villages.
Dear George and Cynthia, I enjoyed meeting you and spending time with you on tour. Was a wonderful day! Kind Regards Jason
As a local South African, we are always reminded of the diverse cultures in South Africa. Yet, I think very few people really know and understand what it means. A visit to Lesedi Cultural Village, is truly an eye opener, and I can't think of any better way to See, Hear and Experience the way of other Cultures. You get to "visit" 5 types of "mini villages", and get a look-see of how they would live, and create their homes out in the vast South African lands. Its about 2-3 hours visit to the Village, walking in between the 5 villages. There is also a short sing and dance show. You then also have the option to enjoy a lunch or dinner with a variety of South African dishes. (They also have accommodation available for those who wish to try out the African Way of living.)
Thank you for the review. Kind regards Jason
