Visit and experience the true idea of a traditional South African culture at Lesedi Cultural Village, roughly an hour’s drive north of Johannesburg and set amongst rocky hills and bushveld, is a perfect day outing. Lesedi, which is seSotho for ‘light’, was initiated in 1995 as a tourist attraction and today features five traditional dwellings, each representing a South African culture: Pedi culture, Zulu culture, Xhosa culture, Basotho culture and Ndebele culture.
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 organisation of the different cultures. The Nyama Choma restaurant offers a Pan African Buffet in true African style, after which visitors are invited to gather around a fire to share in some ‘mamba juice’, a unique Lesedi drink, before the story telling and singing and dancing begin.
Includes: Entry Fees, Guided Tour, Buffet Lunch, Return Transport.
Morning Tour: Departs Johannesburg daily at 10h00 and returns 15h30
Excludes: all drinks, tips, personal items
Afternoon Tour: Departs Johannesburg daily at 14h30 and returns 20h30
Includes: Entry fees, Guided Tour, Buffet Supper, and Return Transport.
Excludes: all drinks, tips, personal items
Nestled in the heart of Gauteng, South Africa, the Cradle of Humankind site that offers a profound glimpse into our evolutionary past. This global renowned region has produced over a third of the world’s early hominid fossils, some dating back where science, history, and wonder converge.
Maropeng Visitor Centre
Maropeng – meaning returning to the place of origin in Setswana- is the official gateway to the Cradle of humankind. The award winning visitor centre features interactive exhibits that explore human evolution, climate change, and archaeological discoveries. Its iconic tumulus-shaped architecture symbolizes the layers of history buried beneath the earth. Visitors can enjoy immersive displays, fossil replicas, and educational experiences that connect ancient history with modern understanding
Sterkfontein Caves
Just a short drive from Maropeng, the Sterkfontein Caves are a treasure trove of paleoanthropological finds. These limestone caves have yielded some of the most important hominid fossils ever discovered, including the famous “Mrs Ples” skull and nearly complete “Little Foot” skeleton. Guided tours take visitors deep into the caves, revealing ancient formation and excavation sites that continue to shape our understanding of human ancestry.
Why visit?
Together, Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves offer a captivating experience for tourist, students, and reseachers alike .
