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Lesedi Cultural Village & Cradle of Humankind Guided Tour
4.3
41 Ratings
Lanseria
Tour will be conducted by a professional guide. You will have the chance to know more about the South African culture, history and diversity and also Get to know what it means to be black as we explore the different cultural heritage that we have as Africans and why we preserve it to this day.
Tour will be conducted by a professional guide. You will have the chance to know more about the South African culture, history and diversity and also Get to know what it means to be black as we explore the different cultural heritage that we have as Africans and why we preserve it to this day.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lesedi Cultural Village - Experience the essence of South Africa in just three hours by engaging with five major ethnic groups of this magnificent country. Enjoy dancing and dining together.
- The Cradle of Humankind - Located approximately 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Johannesburg in Gauteng province, this paleoanthropological site is recognized…
- Lesedi Cultural Village - Experience the essence of South Africa in just three hours by engaging with five major ethnic groups of this magnificent country. Enjoy dancing and dining together.
- The Cradle of Humankind - Located approximately 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Johannesburg in Gauteng province, this paleoanthropological site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. It boasts the largest collection of human ancestral remains globally, spanning 47,000 hectares (180 sq mi) with an intricate network of limestone caves. Please note, the caves are currently closed due to flooding.
- Sterkfontein Cave - Venture into the renowned Sterkfontein Caves, where each step transports you millions of years into the past.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is more than just a cave—it’s a gateway to history, unveiling some of the most significant discoveries in human evolution. Known for the “Mrs. Ples” skull and the nearly complete 3.67-million-year-old “Little Foot” skeleton, Sterkfontein has produced thousands of fossils that continue to transform our understanding of human evolution.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Location
Lesedi Cultural Village
Portion 198 Of Farm no 493, Off the R512
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(41 Ratings)
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Axelle_l
Sep 22, 2025
Hist - This is the first time I’ve visited a village. I enjoyed their culture, the guides are at the top. Thank you!
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Bryan_h
Aug 30, 2025
The Village of Lesidi is a must! - The Village of Lesidi visit was amazing. The tour guide was great, as were the settings, the dancing, the shopping. It was everything! I would definitely go again and am recommending it to friends who are visiting in December. I could have done without the visit to the Cradle of Humankind.
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Karen
Jul 17, 2025
Wonderful time learning about the tribes - Interesting information explained about the different ways the individual tribes live.
Wonderful to see the different village structures.
My guide Billy was very helpful.
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Renee_j
Jul 10, 2025
Great Visit - This was a very informative and interesting visit. We really enjoyed learning about all the different tribes.
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Brandnew2021
Jun 27, 2025
I Enjoyed Pure Diamond Tours so much! - I booked the Lesedi Cultural Village and Cradle of Humankind tour and had such a phenomenal time with Albert from Pure Diamond Tours. I actually booked the 8am tour but unfortunately slept through it. This company still accommodated me and allowed me to take a different tour at a later time the same day, which I am immensely grateful for.
At cradle of humankind, I was shown the different stages of humanity through time. I got to learn about their bodies, their bone structure, what they ate, where and how they lived. It was great! Next, we took a 30 minute drive over to Lesedi Cultural village. Here, I got an in-depth look at the major tribes of South Africa. We were treated to learning, re-enactments, performances, and a very tasty meal at the end. I loved this tour and I learned a lot.
For the Lesedi Cultural village and cradle of Humankind tour, choose Pure Diamond Tours and ask for Albert as your guide.
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Masegoh
Jun 19, 2025
Great Trip - Great trip with considerate, knowledgeable, and timely guides who drove us to the museum and cultural village, where we joined tour groups and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Would recommend.
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Stephanietarola
May 26, 2025
Good tour - Great tour
Very informative
The cave was great but couldn’t hear the guide.
The lesedi village was cute but very touristy didn’t feel original but the dance was great!
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Dr11372
Aug 17, 2025
Driver was courteous and... - Driver was courteous and prompt.
Both the museum and Ledesi Village were worthwhile. Only complaint was the driver’s car was overly scented and made me cough.
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Yvonne_b
May 11, 2025
Great full-day trip - Our guide, Billy, was just wonderful. As a native of this area, he was very knowledgeable and able to give us a lot of insight and information. The Cradle of Humanity was a little bit disappointing. I expected more. But really enjoyed the drive and the scenery. The Lesedi Cultural Experience was really great!
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Ernest_l
Sep 13, 2025
Frustration plus - This tour was a nightmare. We were grouped with a couple with different tours.
Driver was not familiar with routes or times
No people skills. Did not know tour schedules
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