Villas Accommodation Near Mapoch Ndebele Cultural Village
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Mapoch Ndebele Cultural Village Reviews
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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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Luxurious and large, Villas are ideal for those wanting to self-cater with all the comforts and amenities of high-end accommodation. These usually include several bedrooms, with at least the master ensuite. The kitchen and living areas are fully equipped with top-of-the-range facilities; making it easy to whip-up quick holiday meals or go full gourmet should you choose to. The lounge will have a full entertainment system, including Dstv, and wifi can be expected. Due to the general size of the Villas, they are best suited to families, with older children, or small to medium groups of friends.