Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: Engage with South African Music, Dance, and Culture

Immerse yourself in South African culture with a Lesedi Cultural Village tour. Experience traditional music, dance, and food while exploring the history of humans and our ancestors at the Maropeng museum.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lesidi Cultural Village - Enter into the cultures of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes. You will be transported into their Villages and discover their Traditions and meet the people of Africa. After completing this tour we join the African dancers and are entertained by talented dancers and singers in the traditional African way of celebration and storytelling. You also have the option of a late lunch at 5 pm where you can enjoy true African food.
  • The Cradle of Humankind - Join us at Maropeng for an adventure into the human fossils and the evolution of Humankind as we go through the displays. It’s exciting on a river cruise and you have fun seeing how man evolved
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Free WIFI in vehicle
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Lesedi Cultural Village R 630 includes Lunch or Dinner, Cultural Tour, Dance Show
  • Lesedi Cultural Village R 450 Culture Tour and Dancing.
  • Entrance fee of R100 into the Maropeng Museum
Additional Information

The Lesedi Cultural Village excursion offers a deep dive into the heritage and customs of South Africa’s African communities. The adventure of visiting their homes and immersing oneself in their music, dance, and cuisine is unique and unforgettable. Their dancing and singing performances are considered the region’s premium African entertainment. For those who want to add a South African meal to their journey, it’s accessible post the tour. You also have an opportunity to buy locally crafted traditional goods and apparel at a fair price.

Get acquainted with “Mrs Ples”, the “Taung Child” and “Little Foot” at the Maropeng Museum. The Cradle of Humankind exhibition at Maropeng provides historical insights into Fossils and the evolution of human beings and our forefathers over the course of a million years. It’s an enlightening exploration into our million-year-old history.

Location
Lesidi Cultural Village
Lanseria Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robertsx2673qv
Jul 18, 2024
Fabulous Day with the Best Guide. - Punctual pickup, very knowledgeable we learnt a lot about South Africa. He has a passion for his tour guiding and enjoys being with people.
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Majug202
Jul 11, 2024
Awesome guide! - Shane was an excellent guide, very attentive and fun. We went the whole way talking, he is very wise, I learned a lot along the way. I was traveling alone and I was a little scared of taking a tour alone, but Shane, from the moment we met, made me feel safe, and I felt very comfortable, I recommend this tour to everyone, and do it with Shane , this guy is awesome!!
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Grace_k
Jun 28, 2024
Excellent - This tour has been on my wish list for months & the timing was just right that I was blessed with an awesome guide name Samantha. From the moment she met me the tour started. She pointed out different areas as we drove along . She was punctual and we stayed on schedule so I could experience all there was to see & do. Her knowledge is vast & I truly enjoyed it all . I truly enjoyed the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site . The guide here was exceptional also. Samantha filled in where he left off & wish I had more time here. The staff @ Lesedi Cultural Village was very pleasant & not pushy at the gift shop. For anyone undecided about this tour it is well worth it. I learned a lot from Samatha on this tour & will highly recommend it.
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Colin
Jun 7, 2024
Excellent Guide, Awesome Tour - Shane was prompt, knowledgeable and allowed us the freedom and time to experience the attractions at our own pace. He was happy to stop for a coffee for us, and when we accidentally left our phone in the car after the tour he happily returned it (thanks again Shane!). The Cradle of Human Kind was interesting, the Lesedi Cultural Village tour was very informative with the end dancing extremely energetic and entertaining with the dancers giving 110%. Excellent service and awesome tour. Highly recommended.
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Keara_b
Jun 1, 2024
Worth it! - Great private tour w/ Shane who gives great info about SA. Cradle site went quickly but still a good place to visit at least once. Lesedi tribe was awesome and its definitely worth paying extra for that delicious traditional meal. Shane also took cool pics of me during the trip.
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Culture58248908392
May 24, 2024
My tour was educative, stress releasing, memorable, enjoyable and worth the time. I would love to visit again and again. - The trip was extremely insightful and it is a memorable experience for me. This is a trip I will always love to embark on..
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Apaletto
May 23, 2024
Amazing - Shane is very nice and made the tour funny and full of information. Maropeng is very interesting and kids will lover it, adults too. Lesedi is an amazing place. Full of culture, history and art of the peoples Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Sotho and Ndebele. We recommended!
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Kishorey994
Apr 27, 2024
Nice Family Centric Tour - Shane was an excellent guide, was very planned and tailor made the trip considering our kids age. Had a nice banter about cricket and learnt about South Africa culture in a short period of time.
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Cate_s
Apr 19, 2024
Great Day! - Shane was a great guide! He was flexible with our schedule and provided an amazing day. Would definitely do another tour with him.
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Felipe
Mar 13, 2024
Great - The guide Shane was extremely helpful, a person who was clearly there for pleasure. It helped me not only during the tour, but also helped me choose better locations for my itinerary that I'm doing in South Africa, with better tours. And at the end he even gave me a local beer to try, as he had mentioned that I work selling beer in Brazil, that is, extremely attentive and concerned with details.
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