Lesedi Cultural Village

Lesedi Cultural Village

Lesedi Cultural Village is a multicultural African village established in 1993, located less than an hour's drive from Johannesburg. It consists of several distinctive homesteads: the Xhosa homestead, Zulu homestead, Pedi homestead, and Basotho homestead, among others. Zulu Homestead: The Zulu people are now the largest tribe in South Africa, with a population of nearly 8 million. They live in beehive-shaped huts arranged in a circular formation called a "kraal." Xhosa Homestead: Mandela’s ancestors were Xhosa people. Among all the tribes from the north, the Xhosa traveled the farthest south. Their houses are round thatched huts with mud walls—similar to the type of dwellings often seen in wildlife reserves. The Pedi people are known for their artistic flair, which is evident in the way they paint and decorate the exteriors of their homes. When you witness the colorful composition of South African society firsthand, it’s easy to understand why South Africa is called the “Rainbow Nation.”