Listen to story telling of our Ancestors, watch our cultural dancing and join in to become part of the South African Tribe. Lesedi – The Place of Light – is a multi-cultural African village, an hour’s drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg. Here, through different mock villages, you will be introduced to 5 of the rural ethnic groups of South Africa whose traditional cultural practices are theatrically re-enacted. These are the Zulu, Pedi, amaNdebele, Xhosa and Sotho. There are 2 shows a day at either 11.30 or 16.30. Enjoy traditional singing and dancing in the boma. You can stay for lunch or dinner after the show and dancing and enjoy a traditional meal.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
Pickup Locations
1. 8 on Acacia Bed & Breakfast
2. St Andrews Hotel & Spa
3. Elson Lodge
4. SUN1 Alberton
5. The Giglio Boutique Hotel
6. Cyrildene Lodge
7. Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg, Melrose Arch
8. ANEW Hotel Parktonian Johannesburg
9. The Bannister Hotel
10. SUN1 Edenvale
11. City Lodge Hotel Johannesburg Airport
12. The Palazzo Montecasino
13. Pivot Hotel Montecasino
14. Annabel's of Bryanston
15. The Janana Guesthouse
16. Ten Bompas
17. SUN1 O.R. Tambo
18. Town Lodge Johannesburg Airport
19. Mercure Johannesburg Bedfordview Hotel
20. Talana Riverside Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: We also pick up in Pretoria
Itinerary
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Lesedi Cultural Village
Lesedi Cultural Village is one of the best tourist attractions in South Africa, allowing visitors to really explore the glorious diversity of the people of this land.
Set amid rocky hills and bushveld less than one hour’s drive from Johannesburg, and on the way to Sun City, Lesedi Cultural Village offers visitors a chance to encounter people of Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Ndebele and Basotho origin.
Each of these families lives here permanently, looking after cows, chickens and tourists, and tours through their homes offer interesting cross-cultural comparisons of the customs and social organization of the different cultures. If you're staying overnight, you are welcomed by the family of the homestead in which you will be staying, and the head of the house then becomes your personal guide for the duration of your stay.
You’ll meet real people (not actors in fancy dress), enter their homes and listen to stories about their individual cultures and rituals of daily life.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
