Game Lodges Accommodation Near Golden Gate Cultural Village
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Golden Gate Cultural Village Reviews
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If there’s one word of Sesotho you will learn on a visit to the Basotho cultural village that lies within the Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State, it’s litema. Litema literally means fields and are in reference to the Basotho painted houses where forks (or sticks) are used to create patterns and symbols while the clay is still drying. These artistic murals are similar in nature to cultivated fields, hence the name.
The Basotho Cultural Village showcases the lifestyle and culture of the Basotho people, and while it’s fair to say the layout is somewhat commercial, the village accurately depicts a typical village scene.
A visit begins with a short introductory video of the construction of the village, the architecture, the litema process and other Basotho traditions. Guests make their way through the village to watch maize (corn) being threshed and pounded, sample a traditional meal and sip on beer brewed on the... Show more
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This is the ultimate experience for guests wanting to get close to nature without compromising on comfort. Guests can usually choose to stay half board, with breakfast, lunch and selected drinks covered, or full board, with all meals and selected drinks, at the game lodge of their choice. All guests will enjoy luxury amenities; with unique touches to decor and layout that enhance their stay in gorgeous natural surrounds. Wildlife and birdlife is abundant in the areas the lodges are located in, and guests will often have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the animals, without leaving the lodge. For those in search of the more reclusive animals in the areas, often including the Big Five, game drives are offered. Getaway and experience the beauty of Africa’s bushlife, while staying in supreme luxury at one of our many Game Lodges.