Cottages Accommodation Near Mapoch Ndebele Cultural Village
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For a true cultural experience, travel to the Mapoch Ndebele Cultural Village, a short distance north of Pretoria. The village gives visitors the opportunity to be captivated by the traditional lifestyle, architecture and beliefs of the Ndebele, an ancient group of people who originally stem from the large Nguni tribe, and the first to have split from them many centuries ago.
Ndebele social structures are fairly complex and clans are led by a chieftain known as the iNkosi who in turn, takes advice from a council. The head of the family is always the father, or umuzi. When the umuzi has more than one wife, things get somewhat complicated…
Artistic design is key to the Ndebele identity and anyone encountering their houses, brightly painted in stunning geometric patterns, are likely to stop in admiration. Women are responsible for the painting which is done in freehand. The Mapoch Ndebele Cultural Village has some excellent examples in combinations... Show more
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Guests escape the noise and bustle of lodges by opting to stay in either fully self-catering or bed and breakfast cottages. Self-catering cottages are a home away from home and come fully equipped with everything guests need. Most self catering cottages also come with a cleaning service, Dstv, and a private patio/entertainment area. Guests who opt for bed and breakfast cottages enjoy their own private patio/entertainment area, luxury amenities, Dstv, and cleaning service. There is often a small kitchenette, if guests wish to do a little cooking, and a relaxing lounge area. Cottages are ideal for families, small groups of friends and couples wishing for a more private retreat.