Cultural tourism is one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the multibillion-Rand international tourism industry, and is an area in which South Africa is well-placed to compete. South Africa has many professional and innovative museums, galleries and theatres that are key attractions for cultural tourists.
Traditional and purpose built cultural villages are a popular choice for many tourists visiting South Africa who are eager to explore the South Africa's cultural diversity. At the same time, an increasing number of local South African tourists want to learn more about the people they were separated from under Apartheid.
Various innovative projects around the country offer insight into South Africa's cultural wealth, ranging from traditional dances and rituals in rural areas, to excursions into the urban and township milieux that give South Africa its defining features. These include amongst others:
Lesedi Cultural Village near Johannesburg;
Shangana in Hazyview, Mpumalanga;
DumaZulu Village & Lodge in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal;
Isinamva Cultural Village in Mount Frere in the Eastern Cape
Kaya Lendaba in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape;
the Basotho Cultural Village situated in the QwaQwa Nature Reserve near Harrismith, Free State;
the Makhosini Cultural Village and Tourism Initiative in the Valley of Kings at Umgungundlovu in KwaZulu-Natal;
Shakaland Eshowe, KwaZulu Natal
Tlholego in Magaliesburg;
the KoMjekejeke Cultural Village north of Pretoria; the Mapoch Ndebele Village in Winterveld, north-west of Pretoria;
the Gaabo Motho Cultural Village in Mabopane;
the Rainbow Cultural Village west of the Hartbeespoort Dam, North West;
Botshabelo in Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Kagga Kamma - the place of the Bushmen.
South African Provinces - Culture : Cultural Tours:
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