Soweto and lesedi cultural village tour

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Step into the heartbeat of South Africa where history, culture, and flavor collide!
Your day begins with a pulse-pounding ride into Soweto, the legendary township that birthed a revolution. Walk the very streets where Mandela and Tutu once lived—Vilakazi Street, the only road in the world with two Nobel Peace Prize winners! Feel the ghosts of 1976 at the Hector Pieterson Memorial, then sip a frosty township beer at a lively shebeen, surrounded by locals who know how to laugh, sing, and welcome you like family.
Then, whisk away to Lesedi Cultural Village—a vibrant kaleidoscope of Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, and Sotho traditions! Watch warriors leap in fiery dances, listen to elders spin ancient tales, and step inside authentic beehive huts that have stood for centuries. You won't just see culture—you'll live it.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer pick-ups and drop-offs within Johannesburg only.
Guests are kindly asked to wait in the hotel lobby.
Our guide will be in uniform, and all our vehicles are clearly branded for easy identification.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
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    Soweto

    Pickup: 8:00 AM (any Johannesburg address) Drop-off: ~3:30 – 4:00 PM 8:00 AM – Pickup · Collected from your hotel, Airbnb 8:00– 10:30 AM – Soweto Tour · Soccer City Stadium – photo stop · Drive through Soweto hostels · Drive through upper, middle & lower-class neighborhoods · Pass Baragwanath Hospital (largest in Africa) · Orlando Towers – photo stop · Optional – short walk in an informal settlement · Mandela House – 30-minute visit (entry extra) · Tutu House – exterior view · Hector Pieterson Memorial – 15-minute visit 10:30 AM – Drive to Lesedi · 40-minute drive to the cultural village. 11:30 AM – Arrival at Lesedi · Welcome with African dancing, singing & drumming. 11:30 AM – Village Activities · Visit traditional Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Sotho & Ndebele homesteads · Watch a traditional African performance 1:30 PM – Lunch-Included · Nyama Choma Restaurant – local buffet 2:30 PM – Depart for Johannesburg 3:30 – 4:00 PM – Drop-off

    7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by MHLANGANISI TRAVEL AND TOURS

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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