Visite privée du village culturel de Lesedi et du berceau de l'humanité





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Grande nouvelle, les grottes Sterkfontein dans le berceau de l'humanité sont maintenant ouvertes après avoir été fermées pendant 2 ans. Classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. C'est une fois dans une vie de temps à vivre. La visite du village culturel de Lesedi vous donne une très bonne expérience historique et culturelle du peuple africain en Afrique du Sud. Visiter des fermes et découvrir leur danse, leur musique et leur nourriture est une aventure fantastique. Le Dancing and Song est considéré comme le meilleur divertissement africain de la région. Pour ceux qui veulent inclure un repas sud-africain dans l'expérience, il est disponible après la visite. Rencontrez “Mrs Ples”, l’“Enfant Taung” et le “Petit Pied” aux Grottes Sterkfontein. Le lundi, nous allons au musée Maropeng car les grottes sont fermées. NB NB Veuillez noter que les heures de ramassage de 7h et 7h30 sont pour accueillir la visite des grottes. Votre Guide Shane est l'auteur de "White Boy" une histoire vraie d'un garçon grandissant en Afrique du Sud
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Itinéraire
Entrez dans les cultures des tribus Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho et Ndebele. Vous serez transporté dans leurs Villages et découvrirez leurs Traditions et rencontrerez les peuples d'Afrique. Après avoir terminé cette tournée, nous rejoignons les danseurs africains et sommes divertis par des danseurs et chanteurs talentueux dans la manière traditionnelle africaine de célébrer et de raconter des histoires. Vous avez également la possibilité de prendre un déjeuner tardif à 17 heures où vous pourrez déguster de la vraie cuisine africaine.
Super nouvelle. Les grottes Sterkfontein sont maintenant ouvertes au Berceau de l'humanité. Ce site classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO abrite les plus anciens fossiles de l'homéosapion. Pouvez-vous croire qu'il y a 4,6 millions d'années des créatures semblables à nous où marchant sur les terres autour du berceau de l'humanité. Venez visiter et voir par vous-même la grotte où Mrs Please et Little Foot ont été trouvés. Ces fouilles continuent encore à ce jour. C'est une expérience unique dans la vie. NB NB .Nos horaires de prise en charge sont de 7h et 7h30 pour accueillir la visite des grottes
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- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(62)
I visited the Rhino and Lion Park where we saw plenty of animals up close including lions, rhinos, wild dogs, and a cheetah. Shane was an excellent safari guide and he shared a lot of interesting information about the animals. I also visited the Sterkfontein Caves and museum. I would definitely recommend this tour since it appeals to different age groups!
Thank you so much for your review. It was an enjoyable day. All the best Shane
Our group had douthafri an adventure tour drove us. Not worth the $$$ .basically we paid a lot of $$$ for the driver for 3 hrs. For 8 people almost $1000CAD. No bottled water,no time for food, extra $50CAD for tickets.
Hi Chan, Thank you for your review. I’d like to clarify a few points to ensure accuracy for future guests. This was an 8-hour tour, as clearly stated, with pickup at 8:00 am and drop-off at 4:00 pm. Therefore, describing it as a 3-hour experience is unfortunately incorrect. Regarding costs, the tour details on Viator clearly indicate that entrance fees are not included. These are highlighted in advance so guests can plan accordingly. In terms of refreshments, there were opportunities to purchase water at the caves (around 9:00 am) and again at Lesedi Cultural Village (around 11:00 am). Lunch was a short stop at approximately 2:00 pm, where guests could choose to sit down or order takeaway, depending on preference. You also asked at the start of the tour about paying by credit card, which we accommodated where possible. Lastly, I would like to mention that I received very positive feedback from others on the tour, including a personal message from your husband expressing appreciation. I always aim to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, and I appreciate all feedback as it helps improve future tours. Kind regards, Shane
Shane was an amazing guide! He took us to the caves and Lesedi Cultural Village. He even stopped at a local coffee spot because I said I liked coffee (and it was amazing)! He made the trip so memorable.
Hi Morris. Thank you for a memorable tour. I really enjoyed been with you guys. Thank you for the review. All the best and travel safe . Shane
Shane is very friendly and knowledgeable. Great communication. Both places were awesome especially the cultural village
Thank you so much for taking the time to do a review . Must agree The Cultural village is food for the soul. Have a good one. Shane
Shane was great. I love the experience he provided especially Lesedi village. That was the best. I really enjoyed it there.
Hi Jane Thank you so much for the review. Have a great tour in South Africa . All the Best Shane
Shane was a great tour guide, he was very informative. Took the extra time meeting us. He was very friendly, positive and made sure we had the best time. Thank you again Shane!!!!l
Hi Karen. Yes had a wonderful tour with you guys. All The Best and Safe Travels Shane
An excellent experience of local culture. Fantastic guiding. The tour went smoothly and was thoroughly enjoyed.
Thank you Lyn for the positive review. Appreciate you taking the time to do the review. All the Best Shane
We only had 1 full day to spend in Johannesburg and we chose probably the best tour we could have had. Shane was great, he was able to get us to the caves on time and was explaining the history and culture throughout the drive, he’s very knowledgeable and accommodating. Both the Cradle of Humankind and Lesedi were fun experiences, I’d definitely recommend to others.
Thank You Elena for a wonderful review. You made my day enjoyable and i am so happy you and your partner enjoyed the tour and the history of South Africa. All the best enjoy the rest of your South African adventures. Shane
We are the other party that was on the tour with Belinda_J, who already wrote a negative review. I booked this tour in January 2025 and I have a print-out of the tour details at the time of booking which clearly say "This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate." This was important because we had a flight that night and needed to be back to the airport, which was also our pick-up location, by 5:30 pm. I spent a lot of time choosing a private tour for this reason, as I didn't want any complications, didn't want to inconvenience others, and didn’t want to spend time picking others up. The booking stated the tour was to start at 8 am and to last 8 hours max., which would give us plenty of time. The day before, Shane changed the pick-up time to 8:30, which should have been fine. But after we were picked up, he informed us we had other people to pick up, who we later learned (from them) had requested a late pick up time of 9:30, which Shane accommodated without question. We did not actually start this tour until 9:40 am after picking them up downtown and cramming 7 people into a small European-size car. The day was incredibly rushed. It was not even considered that we may want to have lunch at the Lesedi Cultural Center (which was clearly an option for the tour). Food is part of cultural and we were disappointed to miss this part of the experience. It would have been our last meal in Africa and a great way to end. When I questioned it, Shane became sarcastic saying "I'm so sorry you're so STRESSED about not having your lunch" indicating I was being a cry-baby and just another spoiled American. He never spoke to me again on the tour. The Cradle of Humankind Caves were fascinating, but I heard him tell the guide we were in a hurry and to give us the shorter tour. We had such limited time there it was disappointing and uncomfortable for us because everyone knew it was because we had to get to the airport. At this point, I hadn't checked my original documents and I tried to apologize to Shane if I misunderstood the fact that this would be a private tour and for the problems we were causing the others. He told me I could complain to Viator if I wanted to and walked away. The sites were great. The guide's management of the day and his poor communication made for a very disappointing last day of an otherwise spectacular trip to Africa. I will say that Shane did get us to the airport before 5:30, at the expense of all others and of the day in general. This worked out because our tour was on a Sunday. Had this tour happened during weekday traffic I'm not at all sure how the day would have gone. Regarding Shane's response to Belinda_J's review, indicating that he did us all a favor by taking us on the trip, this mistake (if what he stated is actually what happened) happened months ago when it could have easily been corrected. Thank you Belinda_J and family for sharing the day with us and for being so kind and when things didn't go as you expected.
Thank you, Cynthia, for taking the time to share your feedback. You are correct in your observations, and I acknowledge that this was unfortunately one of the most difficult guiding experiences I’ve had in my four years of conducting tours. I take full responsibility for trying to accommodate everyone on the day, which in hindsight affected the overall experience. I have since adjusted my tours from private to open group tours to ensure that expectations are clearer for all guests moving forward. This was my first negative review in four years for this particular tour, and I remain committed to learning from it and continuously improving. My aim has always been, and will continue to be, to provide tours that are engaging, enjoyable, and memorable. Thank you again for your feedback. —Shane
Lesedi Cultural Village was fun and informative for all ages. Dancing show was very energetic but a little bit loud. Sterkfontain Caves were very interesting, guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Unfortunately we felt rushed at each location and didn't even make it to Maropeng Museum which was very disappointing. We booked what we were told was a private tour and were very shocked to see two others in the car when we were picked up (they were equally surprised as had also booked a private tour). Car was cramped for so many passengers. Our return leg back to our hotel was overly lengthy due to having to drop the other party off at the airport.
Thank you for your feedback. When you made the booking, it was listed as a private tour. Unfortunately, two bookings came through within a short time before I could close the system, and together they still fell within the maximum of 6 guests. Instead of cancelling, I accommodated both. I apologize for the inconvenience and have since updated the options so that private and shared tours are now clearly separated. Regarding your other points, the booking description does state “Caves when open OR Maropeng Museum.” On the day, after the other guests disembarked at the airport, I offered you and your daughter the three front seats, but you preferred to remain in the back, saying you were comfortable, and your daughter even said she found it fun. I do also apologize for the extra 25 minutes added by the airport stop, which was to allow the other customers to catch their flight. In four years of running this tour, this is the first complaint I’ve received, and I take it seriously. I remain committed to providing excellent service and memorable experiences, and I appreciate your feedback as it helps me improve. Safe travels, Shane



