aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village
  • Lodge
  • Pelindaba
  • 8.5/10

aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village

Situated within the Cradle of Humankind, aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village provides showcases of traditional cultures of African tribes. It features traditional rooms with en suite bathrooms and a satellite TV. Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village offers various colourful rooms decorated with wooden furniture and carpeted floors. Each room has a private entrance, a work desk, and a hairdryer. Lesedi invites its guests to enjoy African dishes from the far corners of Africa in its three-tiered restaurant. Lesedi’s Ma Thabeleng’s Shebeen serves refreshing drinks. Guests can explore the surrounding river and forests, as well as the 5 traditional homesteads including Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele. The lodge offers free private parking on site. O. R. Tambo International Airport is 65 km away, while Lanseria International Airport is 15 km from aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
  • Breakfast info: Full English/Irish, Buffet
  • Free private parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Portion 198 of Farm 493, Kalkheuvel Broederstroom, R512, 2000 Pelindaba, South Africa, Pelindaba, South Africa

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Free parking Family rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Fabulous breakfast

Gallery

a bathroom with a sink and a mirror at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a building with signs on the side of it at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a fire pit in front of a building at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a sign in front of a park with trees at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a restaurant with tables and chairs in a room with books at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a sign that says kitzos sojo next to a fire at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a man riding an elephant in front of a group of people at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a sign that reads novy on a dirt road at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba
a bedroom with two beds and a chandelier at aha Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Pelindaba

Reviews

Muhamad 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Amazing accommodation to immerse in the culture

Pros: What an amazing experience I had to stay in Lesedi. Very nice accommodation, comfortable bed and environment to immerse yourself into. I stayed in Zulu hut which was beautiful

Cons: Nil

Susan 9/10
Switzerland 🇨🇭

Pros: Interesting and colourful. Learned a lot. Staff was friendly, welcoming and helpful. Food was awesome!

Irene 9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Home away from home

Pros: The breakfast was delicious. The place was nice and peaceful

Cons: Everything the staff was so welcoming, beading clean

Philene 8/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Its was an awesome experience, thank you

Pros: I liked the cultural experience The food was excellent and the staff's friendliness

Cons: N/A

James 9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: Friendliness of the staff and the food was delicious

Cons: The carpet in the ndebele chalet makes the room to be stuffy and they must also get a powerful power backup generator as we were disappointed by the power failure

Fay 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

A warm, welcoming stay with exceptional staff and beautiful accommodation.

Pros: My daughter and I stayed at Lesedi Cultural Village for two nights and had a wonderful experience overall. The first room was lovely, although we would have preferred a bathroom door instead of a bead curtain for added privacy. The shower head was also not working properly. That said, the staff were incredibly helpful and moved us to a different unit for our second night of stay. The second unit was absolutely stunning—spacious, beautifully presented, and very comfortable. It truly elevated our experience. Despite the rain, we truly had a fabulous time. Walking around the property was incredibly peaceful, with beautiful views that added to the charm of the stay. The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the overall atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommended, and we would happily return.

Olifant 9/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

excell

Pros: Breakfast .. excellent animals grazing around..... good

Cynthia 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

It was expectional

Pros: Visiting Lesedi Cultural Village was an unforgettable experience, made even more special by the incredible hospitality we received at From the moment we arrived, Nkosinathi and Ikageng treated us with such warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. They went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, informed, and truly immersed in the cultural experience. They knowledge, friendliness, and passion for what they do , they really stood out and made the visit feel personal and authentic. The atmosphere was welcoming, the experience was enriching, and the service was exceptional. I would highly recommend Lesedi Cultural Village and Ikageng to anyone looking for a meaningful cultural experience. A special thank you to Nkosinathi and Ikageng for making our visit so memorable—truly outstanding service!

Cons: We didn’t like the fact that the rooms are far away from the parking lot , maybe at least introduce go carts for the inside premises.

Mpitsa 10/10
Australia 🇦🇺

I was super excited,a very very nice experience

Pros: Everthing .The food ,the traditional dance ,the friendly staff and the place itself.

Cons: Nothing .I liked everything.

Manesi 10/10
South Africa 🇿🇦

Just one word exceptional

Pros: The way different cultures are portrayed outside and inside of rooms and place you never find places like that

Cons: Just the Wi-Fi part as our side didn’t have it but that wasn’t much of a bummer

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