Lesedi Cultural Village
Inside the Cradle of Humankind — “the cradle of the living African cultures.” A taste of South Africa's diverse heritage.
About this tour
The Lesedi Cultural Village school tour, in the Cradle of Humankind just outside Johannesburg in Gauteng, is a Heritage and History excursion for Grade 1–12 learners. The village is known as “the cradle of the living African cultures” and offers a vivid taste of South Africa's diverse heritage.
Learners will experience:
• 09h00 — Welcoming with a traditional song • A drumming session • A multi-visual short film and presentation • A guided tour of the four ethnic villages: Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi and Sotho • A traditional African dance show in the Boma • Optional lunch (between 11h00 and 12h00): Pap, wors, gravy and Oros juice
The day links directly to Social Sciences and Life Orientation content on heritage, identity and the country's 11 official cultures.
Wilrien School Tours handles the full educational excursion package: bus transport (if required) from your school, village entry, professional guiding and teacher support — making it one of the most requested Heritage school tours in Gauteng.
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