Lesedi Cultural Village
Lesedi Cultural Village
Lesedi Cultural Village
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This attraction north of Johannesburg attempts to show busloads of tourists how the Lesedi tribe lives and works.
Lanseria, South Africa
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2024
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Anteater222222
London, UK323 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This 2 hour tour costs 370RAN per adult, it’s on the pricy side. However, it’s a quick way to learn about South African tribal culture.
First was a half video screening that was a bit dated, followed by an one hour walking tour around the site which was well presented and narrated with humour. They also demonstrated traditional weaving and cooking skills. There was a half hour dance show finale which was entertaining.
Apparel Tip - wear comfortable shoes, the site walkway are mostly unpaved.
Dining Tip - across the road there is a Lion Safari, no admission is required for those just who want to dine at their cafe. We had nice lunch at reasonable prices there next to a giraffe and emu
First was a half video screening that was a bit dated, followed by an one hour walking tour around the site which was well presented and narrated with humour. They also demonstrated traditional weaving and cooking skills. There was a half hour dance show finale which was entertaining.
Apparel Tip - wear comfortable shoes, the site walkway are mostly unpaved.
Dining Tip - across the road there is a Lion Safari, no admission is required for those just who want to dine at their cafe. We had nice lunch at reasonable prices there next to a giraffe and emu
Written 26 January 2020
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Clare C
Saskatoon, Canada119 contributions
Mar 2020
It was ok. We were welcomed by a group of village dancers,. And then a local lady introduced us what we will expect. So we went through a few hunts, only went into one of them. Nothing inside, just chairs for us to sit down. She talked about what men and women have different roles. I feel like there was more talking than actions or practical things that they do. Then they ended up with the dancing at the end. The dance were good, I was little disappointed that they didn’t invite the tourists to join them because the reviews said they did. The tour guide told me maybe because there were too many of us.
Written 15 March 2020
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Evabe13
World300 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
We had our second visit to the centre and we enjoyed it a lot again. The tribe villages are interesting and the guides are always really really good, they really earn their tips! The dance show is just something amazing!
We had also lunch in Lesedi and it is so tasty and wide variety! If you go, you just have to try the lunch also. Especially crocodile is delicious!
Souvenirs they are selling, especially jewellery, are very cheap and beautiful.
We had also lunch in Lesedi and it is so tasty and wide variety! If you go, you just have to try the lunch also. Especially crocodile is delicious!
Souvenirs they are selling, especially jewellery, are very cheap and beautiful.
Written 7 March 2020
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Molood M
Sandton, South Africa130 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We stay one night in lesedi village, and enjoyed the outstanding tour and tribal dancing. Amazing tour leader and friendly staff from reception to the resturant. The room are so neat and they provide all the facility that you need. The food quality and how they arrange all the tables for guests with a little note that your name is written on it, is really made this experience special for us. You can spend your evening around a pit fire and enjoy talking to other visitors of this village. The market is full of lovely souvenir and without any doubt the prices are way cheaper than markets in the city.
Written 21 August 2022
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kkkp
Warsaw, Poland355 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We, family of 4 adults, have booked the Lesedi Cultural Village tour some months in advance. It was mid-day tour with lunch. We arrived by our car. The parking area is ok, we managed even to find a place very close to the entrance. The tour started on time. The first part in which we played the drums was too long and therefore became boring. Fortunately later the tour across all parts of the village started and it was the best part of the tour. All people who booked this tour were divided into two groups, good size (as I remember about 15-20 people each). The lady who was our guide was fantastic. Good communication and as our daughter is walking slowly because of disability, the guide was all the time taking care of her, didn’t start explanation before we arrived to the next stage of the tour, also taking care about the good seat for our daughter at each stage. There was also nice dancing show. Finally the buffet lunch and then another problem appeared. Beyond tour participants there were many other people, so there were big queues to the lunch. We didn’t foresee it as there was nothing in the in the information about the tour, it was something unusual. We couldn’t stay long time (I think abut as least 40 minutes) to get the meal as we had to return our car to avoid the additional day payment. So it was the poor part of the tour which has to be improved. We left without any meal.
Written 4 September 2024
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TwixUK
Aberdeen, UK420 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Visited with family as a first time experience for all.
Everyone enjoyed the tour around the different local villages, the dancing & drumming experience. An interactive afternoon, great guides & facilities.
Everyone enjoyed the tour around the different local villages, the dancing & drumming experience. An interactive afternoon, great guides & facilities.
Written 10 January 2023
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teeny29
Leonding, Austria201 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We spent 2 nights here and thought it would be a nice end to our trip. You can stay in a variety of bungalows/huts and book dinner and Village Tour extra. Our bungalow was very spacious and tastefully decorated.
But we expected more cultural information. You roam 5 South African peoples on the tour and learn very briefly about interesting things throughout. But if you know many a real village then you can see that it is a folklore event. The dance performance at the end was impressive but not authentic for us.
2 nights are definitely too much, because there is hardly anything interesting in the area.
But what bothered us most was that none of us took notice. The atmosphere was simply "un-African" and 1000% touristy.
But we expected more cultural information. You roam 5 South African peoples on the tour and learn very briefly about interesting things throughout. But if you know many a real village then you can see that it is a folklore event. The dance performance at the end was impressive but not authentic for us.
2 nights are definitely too much, because there is hardly anything interesting in the area.
But what bothered us most was that none of us took notice. The atmosphere was simply "un-African" and 1000% touristy.
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Written 24 November 2024
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Susanne412
Sandton, South Africa1 772 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
I enjoyed the cultural experience and the knowledge of Mpho. I'm sure he has much more to tell than time allows . There is no real time for questions or going deeper into detail. ...and I had to translate as well.
The cultural show was great.
I booked via 2 different ways.
The check in was weird as at first I was supposed to pay for one room. Which I prepaid and forwarded the proof of payment to central reservation. Why was it not forwarded to the property?
On arrival at 4pm they had a problem with the allocation of the 2 rooms. All of a sudden were searching for Ndebele 4 and handed out Zulu 4.
No generell information was given about the times for dinner, breakfast e.g.
The rooms were fine, except for a broken door handle.
I found the bar prices to expensive, 55 ZAR for a can of Liqui Fruit Orange.
The cultural show was great.
I booked via 2 different ways.
The check in was weird as at first I was supposed to pay for one room. Which I prepaid and forwarded the proof of payment to central reservation. Why was it not forwarded to the property?
On arrival at 4pm they had a problem with the allocation of the 2 rooms. All of a sudden were searching for Ndebele 4 and handed out Zulu 4.
No generell information was given about the times for dinner, breakfast e.g.
The rooms were fine, except for a broken door handle.
I found the bar prices to expensive, 55 ZAR for a can of Liqui Fruit Orange.
Written 27 November 2022
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Alicia
6 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
This was a wonderful way to spend a few hours in South Africa! I was only in Joburg for 2 full days, and LESEDI was recommended to me by several people. I was treated by a group of beautiful people who sang to me, wandered around the shops full of wonderful handmade goods, got a drum lesson and a tour around the different tribal villages. The star of the tour is absolutely the dance performances which are incredible. There is explanation as to what the dances mean, which tribe they originated in and it was a pleasure to watch. The entire experience was delightful! I highly recommend!
Written 25 May 2023
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MATODZI TOURS
Johannesburg, South Africa1 833 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
As always we drove to Lesedi cultural Village in the morning we arrived there about 09:30 of which we have to wait for the show time which is 11:09 am , while waiting for the show we were welcomed by so many African product sold in the market , The bids, African dress & shirts as well as African cup , there’s just so many things u can buy there and come out very beautiful African .
Than the show start oh all those drum by the way I even learn how to play African drum .
A different types of South African ethnic groups culture and dance was just marvellous, I love it it was fantastic.
Than the show start oh all those drum by the way I even learn how to play African drum .
A different types of South African ethnic groups culture and dance was just marvellous, I love it it was fantastic.
Written 14 January 2024
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HI Emrek4065
I'll be on a weekend away at this very same place later in the month of November and I Just wanted to know what the price of the buffet is and if there were fridges in the rooms.
Written 28 October 2019
Sorry I did not see your question. You have probably already gone there. There was not a fridge in our room. The buffet was included in our package, so I am not sure what it costs
Written 25 January 2020
Olá, tem guichê lá para comprar o ingresso ? Ou tenho que comprar de agência ?
Written 30 August 2019
My questionis how much is entrance fee at the gate as it's my visit
Written 15 August 2019
Our trip coordinator paid all fees before we arrived. I'm sorry I don't know it was enclosed in the package deal.
Written 16 August 2019
Evgeniya N
Klimovsk, Russia
Hello! I'm going to travel by train,bus, metro. How can I get to lesedi village ?
Written 11 April 2019
Olá! Alguém sabe os horários de abertura, show com almoço e jantar e show sem almoço e jantar? Não acho nada claro no net... :(
Written 27 March 2019
Olá! Vi que você visitou à tarde e jantou? Quais os horários? Obrigada!
Written 22 March 2019
Hi, Can we buy tickets and do the Lesedi tour on our own? Or is it compulsory to do it through some private tours? Please advise.
Written 28 November 2018
Yes you can go there on your own n buy tickets
Written 16 January 2019
Est-ce que la visite du village peut se faire aisément sans guide?
Si non , y a-t-il des guides sur places moyennant un supplément? Ou autrement, est-I’ll absolument nécessaire de la visite en organisé?
Written 5 August 2018
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