Venda culture and traditions are still proudly preserved and practised by the Venda people. The Soutpansberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province have been the traditional home of the Venda since the 19th century.
Venda culture is steeped in the spirit world and finds expression in their woodcarvings, pottery and the decoration of their buildings. Traditional beliefs are that all lakes and rivers are sacred and the many legends told by Venda forefathers are retold from generation to generation.
Ancestor worship, drums, dancing, livestock, agriculture and crafts are very important to the Venda people.
Visit Mashovhela Bush Lodge in the Morning Sun Nature Reserve for a truly unique Venda Cultural Experience.
VENDA CULTURE AND HERITAGE TOURS
All tours must be booked 24 hours in advance at the Lodge reception
A minimum of 2 Adults rate is required to enable the Venda Culture and Venda Arts and Crafts Tour to be booked.
All entrance fees, tour fees as well as a picnic lunch are included in the Full Day Tours
Children under 12 years get 50% discount with a minimum of 2 Adults rate
Optional STEP ON GUIDE: Using our guide with your own vehicle – R900.00 for FULL day (8 hours) per tour
Venda Land Cultural Tour (Full day – 8 hours)
Rates valid from 01 March 2020 – 28 February 2021
All tours must be booked one week in advance
The tour will only run with a minimum of 6 people
The tour will be conducted in the Mashovhela 4 x 4 safari vehicle
Lunch pack included
| 6 – 10 Adults | Child rate
Per person |
| R1650.00pp | R995.00pp |
*Own vehicle with our guide: R950.00 per full day (entrance fees and packed lunch not included)
Venda Land Cultural Tour (FULL day includes picnic lunch)
Visiting Venda Land is a truly captivating experience which includes a number of attractions in the area and is guided by a professional Venda guide.
The tour includes:
The Dzata Ruins and Museum – experience this proud and colourful tribe’s history and legends through the artefacts on display.
Venda villages – get insight into the Venda people’s culture and their way of life.
Lake Fundudzi fed by the Motale River. The most sacred site to the Venda – home to the mythical python and white crocodile.
Thathe Vondo forest – ‘Holy Forest’ with ancient trees and mountain ferns.
Tshatshingo Potholes – view beautiful waterfalls and streams and watch the Motale River disappear into a pothole before reappearing some distance away.
Enjoy the scenic beauty of Venda land and the Soutpansberg Mountains.
Tell: 087 233 5027
Venda Arts and Crafts Tour (Full day – 8 hours)
Rates valid from 01 March 2020 – 28 February 2021
All tours must be booked one week in advance
The tour will only run with a minimum of 6 people to a maximum of 10 people
The tour will be conducted in the Mashovhela 4 x 4 safari vehicle
Lunch pack included
| 6 – 10 Adults | Child rate
Per person |
| R1650.00pp | R895.00pp |
*Groups bigger than 10 people can hire our hop on guide for the day at R950.00 (entrance fees and packed lunch not included)
*Own vehicle with our guide: R950.00 per full day (entrance fees and packed lunch not included)
Venda Arts and Crafts Tour
Venda people are highly creative, some craftsmen being well known worldwide.
The tour includes:
The Cultural Heritage Resource Centre, the Dancing Fish gallery at Madi a Thavha for an introduction to different cultural arts and crafts.
The Elim Area – where women make stunning batiks with traditional patterns, bead work and embroidery.
Mashamba Potters – a huge workshop of 50 women making traditional Venda and contemporary pots which are all fired in natural clay ovens.
Wood carver, Thomas Kubayi – he carves traditional and contemporary wood sculptures, makes traditional musical instruments like drums and teaches young people wood carving skills.
Tell: 087 233 5027
Please note that due to high demand all bookings must be made at least one week in advance. Bookings are subject to availability.
TO BOOK: Contact our reservations on: 079 602 5482 or 087 233 5027 or
Email: sales@morningsun.co.za
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