Location
Lesedi Cultural Village and African Lodge is approximately 1 hour drive from Johannesburg
Highlights
- Browse in the Ndebele village and African craft market where Ndebele murals decorate the walls and courtyard;
- Attend a multi-visual theatre presentation on the history and origin of South Africa’s peoples;
- Take a guided tour of four homesteads – Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho and Pedi;
- Spend your evening in the Boma for traditional song and dance of all the villages.
- The dance culminates in communal dancing with the guests around the fire.
Facilities
- Two bomas
- Craft market
- Pub
- Restaurant
- Function venue and conference centre
Activities
Lesedi offers two unique day experiences where guests can share the excitement and warmth of true rural African culture. The morning program at 11H30 is known as the Monati experience and the late afternoon program at 16H30 is known as the Boma experience. Close to Lesedi you will find Hartbeespoort Dam with an abundance of activities which include game drives, walking trails, guided Anglo-Boer history tours, craft markets, horse-riding, bird-watching, tennis, bowls and two excellent golf courses as well as a scenic cableway ride to the top of the Magaliesberg, and aquarium, bird-park and local zoo. There are many restaurants and special pubs in the area, including a floating restaurant on the dam. The well-known Cradle of Humankind Heritage site is situated a few kilometers to the south.
Meal Basis
Dinner, bed and breakfast including cultural experience
Child Policy
Children are welcome at Lesedi Cultural Village and African Lodge
Accommodation
The African Lodge offers 30 rooms, all with private bathrooms. 22 rooms are fitted with twin beds and 5 have triple bed capacity and 3 double beds.