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Mpumalanga: Enriching Community & Cultural Exploration Tour

By Sobahle Travel and Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 21,706 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant Shangaan culture with a guided village tour
  • Learn about the history and traditions of the Vatsonga Shangaan Nation
  • Visit the Tribal Authority and learn about the community's governance
  • Discover the methods used by traditional healers to diagnose and heal clients
  • See the community's commitment to education and development at a pre-school
Activity location
    • Hazyview
    • Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Mpumalanga, South Africa | We will meet you for pick-up from Hazyview/Interlodges/Hoedspruit. Alternatively, we can collect you from your hotel or any location within a 20-kilometre radius. This flexible pick-up service ensures a convenient start to your journey, allowing you to relax while we take care of your transport needs. Whether you're just arriving in the city or need to be picked up from another location, our friendly driver will be on hand to assist you, making your experience seamless and enjoyable.
    • Panorama, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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Valid for 8 Hours, Mpumalanga: Enriching Community & Cultural Exploration Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 21,705.94 x 2 AdultsP 43,411.88

Total
Price is P 43,411.88

What's included, what's not

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    Pickup from a central location
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    Drop off at central location
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    Guided tour by community development project members
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    Visit to the Tribal Authority
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    Session with a traditional healer (Sangoma)
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    Exploration of community projects
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    Performance by local artists
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    Craftsmanship demonstration by a local legend
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    Meals and drinks
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    Gratuities (optional)
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    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People with back problems, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the vibrant Shangaan (Vatsonga) culture on a full-day tour from Hazyview. Learn about the community's daily life, traditions, and ongoing initiatives within the local village.

Start your day with a convenient pickup from a central location. Be guided by community development project members who will be the heart of the experience, providing an intimate introduction to the community's daily life, traditions, and ongoing initiatives within the local village.

Unfold the narrative with a comprehensive history of the Vatsonga Shangaan Nation, offering insights into their origins, societal structures, and historical significance.

Visit the Tribal Authority, the traditional governing body of the community. This encounter will provide a privileged glimpse into their role, responsibilities, and interaction with the community, fostering a better understanding of local governance.

Continue with a visit to a traditional healer (Sangoma). Delve into their practice, learning about the methods used to diagnose clients and the intricate beliefs and rituals that inform their healing practices.

Following the spiritual journey, the tour shifts to showcase the community's practical endeavors. Explore various community projects, including a pre-school, illustrating the community's commitment to education and development.

Alongside this, the talents of local choreographers and artists will be showcased, revealing the artistic richness that thrives within the village. A chance to meet and listen to one of the local legends, a skilled flute player and artisan, will be another highlight.

Observe the craftsmanship and creative expression cultivated within the community. The tour concludes with a return to the pickup point, leaving participants with a profound appreciation for the Vatsonga Shangaan culture and the collaborative spirit that binds this unique community together.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Hazyview
    • Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Mpumalanga, South Africa | We will meet you for pick-up from Hazyview/Interlodges/Hoedspruit. Alternatively, we can collect you from your hotel or any location within a 20-kilometre radius. This flexible pick-up service ensures a convenient start to your journey, allowing you to relax while we take care of your transport needs. Whether you're just arriving in the city or need to be picked up from another location, our friendly driver will be on hand to assist you, making your experience seamless and enjoyable.
    • Panorama, Mpumalanga, South Africa