Lesedi Cultural Village Day Trip from Johannesburg

Johannesburg, South Africa

Lesedi is a multicultural village set amongst the pristine bushveld and rocky hills less than an hour's drive north of Johannesburg. Live the experience of the vibrant and colorful traditions of the Basotho, Ndebele, Pedi, Xhosa and Zulu peoples on a four hour afternoon tour.

See traditional Zulu, Ndebele, Sotho, Pedi and Xhosa villages. See the Lesedi tribal dancers and enjoy a pan African feast with delicacies from north, east and southern Africa.

Situated at Lesedi are five traditional homesteads: the Zulus with their fighting sticks and cozy beehive huts; the Xhosa with their perfectly thatched rondawels and distinctive white blankets; the rhythmic drums and whistles of the Pedi tribe; the conical straw hats and thick, colored blankets of the Basotho; and the colorful homes of the Ndebele.

Families live their traditional peaceful lives and inhabit each homestead at Lesedi. Lesedi is a Sotho word that means, "Light". It was made famous by the great leader and founder of the Southern Sotho Nation, Moshoeshoe. During the terrible Mfecane wars, refugees from many nations joined him and were saved by him.

Lesedi Cultural Village awaits those willing to participate in an adventure that reveals the mystical cultures and traditions of the people of Africa, steeped in tribal folklore and ancestral traditions. Their culture is the light of the South African nation: "Whoever walks here amongst our cultures at Lesedi can also see the light".

USD $135.81

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Cheryl W	February 2011
An absolute must see. I was concerned this activity would be "Disney-esque" but it provided us with a real sense of the history of the black African people in this country, which we found to be a useful reference as we met new people throughout our trip. As a bonus, the food was wonderful (don't be afraid to try the crocodile or the octopus) and the scenery on the drive from Jo'Burg was beautiful.

Review by: Martin A, Australia	June 2010
This is a unique experience highly recommended, however it does require more time for certain activities. I did not like that beverages in the dinner were not included.

Review by: Clifford S, United States of America	January 2010
The Lesedi Cultural Village experience was wonderful, but the drive to the Village was very quite. Our tour guide was simply a driver. He did not inform us of anything that we passed on the way to or from the Village. He said he would meet for dinner and we never saw him, and we had to go and find him once we had completed dinner and shopping!

Review by: LaTeashia S	January 2010
The Lesedi Cultural Village experience was wonderful, but the drive to the Village was very quite. Our tour guide was simply a driver. He did not inform us of anything that we passed on the way to or from the Village. He said he would meet for dinner and we never saw him, and we had to go and find him once we had completed dinner and shopping!

Review by: Johan V, Netherlands	February 2007
Was good fun, we really enjoyed it. Pick-up in the car by hostess was right on time and she was very nice company. The village itself was really worth visiting, all the people up there were really nice and had a great show! No pushing for buying presents and souvenirs. Afterwards diner was delicious as well. Is fun for the whole family!

Review by: Anonymous, Thailand	November 2006
The agency came to pick us up very late because they were lost.