Visit the Lesedi Cultural Village for cultural immersion before traveling to the Lion Park for unforgettable wild encounters.
Guests are met at any location of their choice in Johannesburg or Pretoria. From here the tour travels through the scenic Hartbeespoort region to the Lesedi Cultural Village, where the Monati Cultural experience is enjoyed. Lesedi is a multicultural village set in pristine bushveld amongst rocky hills, less than an hour's drive north of Johannesburg. The cultures, customs and traditions of four of South Africa's tribes are brought to life at Lesedi.
The most well-known of these tribes is the Zulu, Southern Africa's warrior nation, which was once led by the legendary King Shaka. He is generally revered as the greatest native military tactician ever to do battle in Southern Africa. The Lesedi tour provides unique insight into the lifestyle of the Zulus. Other tribes which feature in this cultural experience are the Xhosa, Basotho and Pedi. A tribal dance demonstration is then followed by a culturally inspired lunch after which the tour makes its way to the Lion Park.
The tour of the Lion Park focuses on informative insight into Africa's most feared and respected predator. A local expert provides information on the habits and behavior of lions . Guests then have the opportunity to get up close to a number of these cats. In addition to lion, the park is also home to numerous other predators and herbivore species. After the Lion Park visit, guests return to their hotels or guest houses, ending the day tour.