Private Lesedi Cultural Village and Cradle of Humankind Tour
Description
Great news the Sterkfontein caves in the Cradle of Humankind are now open after been closed for 2 years. A UNESCO world heritage Site. This is once in a life time to experience. The Lesedi Cultural Village tour gives you a very good history and culture experience of the African people in South Africa. Visiting there homesteads and experiencing their dance, music and food is a fantastic adventure. The Dancing and singing is regarded as the best African entertainment in the area. For those who want to include a South African meal in the experience it's available after the tour. Meet “Mrs Ples”, the “Taung Child” and “Little Foot” at Sterkfontein Caves. On Mondays we go to Maropeng museum as the caves are closed. NB NB Please note the pick up times of 7 and 7.30 am is to accommodate the Tour to the caves. Your Guide Shane is the author of "White Boy" a true story of a boy growing up in South Africa
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Itinerary
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.
Great News. The Sterkfontein Caves are now open at the Cradle of Humankind. This UNESCO heritage site is the home of the oldest fossils of the homeosapion. Can you believe that 4.6 million years ago creatures similar to us where walking the lands around the Cradle of Humankind. Come visit and see for yourself the cave where Mrs Please and Little Foot where found. These diggings still continue to date. This is a once in a life time experience. NB NB .Our pick up times are 7 and 7.30 am to accommodate the visit to the caves
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(64)
Shane was the best guide. We went to Maropeng:Cradle of Human Kind and Lesedi Cultural Village. He picked us up from our hotel and took us to our tours. We planned on going to Kruger National Park the next day and he gave us great tips on where to go and places to eat even though he wasn't taking us. I would highly recommend using him for your tours. Thank you.
Thank you EC for the review. Happy the cultural tour was enjoyable. I hope you guys enjoyed the Kruger Park and the rest of your time in South Africa. All the best . Shane
Shane was a great guide, with an excellent balance between facts and interesting stories. We had a great day- 2 unforgettable experiences. The caves were incredible and we learnt a lot from our expert guide. The village was really interesting and the singing and dancing was fabulous. Shane took us to a great coffee spot on the way and recommended a really great restaurant for us for lunch after the tour - and dropped us off. We had a top experience.
Hi Meghanne and James. Had wonderful day with you guys. So enjoyable when people are nice and love our culture. Thankyou and all the best and be safe. Shane
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
