Lesedi Cultural Village
This cultural museum village is not just a place to stay and eat; it's a place to learn about the cultures and history of South Africa's Basotho, Ndebele, Pedi, Xhosa, and Zulu nations. Daily shows of singing, dancing, and tours of traditional homesteads take place at 11:30 am–1:30 pm and 4:30–6:30 pm, alongside the crafts market. The large Nyama Choma serves a lunch buffet 1–3 pm and dinner 6–8 pm that features food from all over the continent—expect North African fare, East African cuisine, or opt for a South African barbecue (called a braai). Dishes include roast meats, a stiff corn porridge, and vegetables, often cooked over the fire in traditional African three-legged iron pots called potjie pots. Packages can include accommodation in a three-star hut—you have a choice of one of five traditional homesteads—breakfast, dinner, and a tour (R1,320/per person sharing), but most people just come for a day visit and a meal.
