Lesedi Cultural Village and African Lodge, South Africa


Lesedi Cultural Village is a multi culture village set amongst the pristine bushveld and rocky hills less than an hour's drive north of Johannesburg, South Africa. Live the Lesedi experience - experience the vibrant and colourful traditions of the Basotho, Ndebele, Pedi, Xhosa and Zulu people on a short tour or even stay overnight at the Cultural Village. A tour to South Africa will not be complete without a trip to Lesedi Cultural Village. Be part of traditional Africa for just a short while. You will never forget it!

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.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

South Africa Review

Only here 24 hours but the tour of Jo'burg was interesting and the Apartheid museum was definitely worth seeing.

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Hayley Allen

South Africa Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+2)
Language:
English, local languages
Currency:
South African Rand
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans, call for info
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