Participants are requested to meet at the shangaan village.
Cancellation policy
The rules for cancellation are as follows:
- A fee of 50% shall be levied, if the cancellation is made 30 to 21 days prior to arrival.
- A fee of 100% shall be levied, if the cancellation is made 21 days or less, prior to arrival.
- All cancellations and provisional bookings must be confirmed in writing.
Shangana Cultural Village
Instant booking available
In the village, the guide will explain the different facets of the Shangaan way of life, including their history and customs, initiation ceremonies, the practice of polygamy, the outfit and weapons of the masocho (warriors), the construction of homes, their ornate beadwork clothing and how they prepare their food.
The participants are encouraged to touch, feel and take part in what is happening in the village. The guide will explain the necessary etiquette to be followed in order to ensure that the privacy of the family being visited is not disturbed.
After saying good bye, the participants will visit the mystical kraal of the Sangoma (traditional healer). The Sangoma will explain the different mutis (medicines) and may throw his bones on request. He is a registered member of the Traditional Healers' Association, so the advice he gives is serious!
Special tours for groups may be arranged, where people from surrounding villages come to showcase the traditional Shangaan dancing.
The route leads up to a village, to the home of a Shangaan headman, his wives and children.
Daytime tours
During the day, tours are led by trained guides along a winding path through the bush and past fields where crops are grown. After gaining permission, guests enter a living village where they meet the resident Shangaan family and learn aspects of history, customs and traditions. Guests are encouraged to interact and really experience the way of life. The tour then proceeds to the mystical kraal of the sangoma (traditional healer) to learn about traditional medicines, before returning to the Marula Market.
Daytime tours On the hour, from 9am to 4pm Rack R110-00
Guided visit through fields to village and Sangoma. (min 1 hour). Minimum 1, max 220 pax.
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Daytime tours with dance or Choir Time by arrangement Rack R200-00 for groups, minimum 15, max 220 pax
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Daytime tours with Interaction drumming Time by arrangement Rack R200-00
for groups, minimum 15 pax, max 220 pax
Each guest receives a traditional African Djembe drum, our qualified drummer will guide groups to play together and within minutes an hour of exhilarating, stress relieving energetic and very enjoyable group drumming session guarantee to get every individual to work as a team
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Midday tours Time by arrangement
Over lunchtime, the tour is similar to the daytime tours, but a full traditional lunch is served in the village with the family – an intimate and unforgettable experience. The menu includes honey-glazed sweet potatoes, freshly baked maize bread, chicken stew, and other traditional dishes, our famous Shangaan dancing/choir or marimba band can be arranged
Midday 12pm, 1pm (Time by arrangement) Rack R237-00
Guided visit fields and village, lunch, sangoma (min 1½ hours). Minimum 1, max 220 pax.
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Midday with dance/ choir or marimba band: Time by arrangement.
Rack R302-00 For groups, minimum 15, max 220 pax
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Midday with Interaction drumming action: Time by arrangement.
Rack R302-00 For groups, minimum 15 pax, max 220 pax,
Each guest receives a traditional African Djembe drum, our qualified drummer will guide groups to play together and within minutes an hour of exhilarating, stress relieving energetic and very enjoyable group drumming session guarantee to get every individual to work as a team
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Midday Festival (with or excluding lunch)
Please note that the Shangana Cultural Village is working towards introducing a Midday Show (i.e same as the evening festival but the fire will not be there of course).
Midday Festival 11:00 pm to 14:00am
Rack R385-00 (Lunch) Rack R315 -00(Excluding Lunch)
Full show with dancing/choirs and marimba band, lunch (3 hours)
Minimum 25 pax - Maximum 220 pax
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Warrior Festival (Dinner included) 2hours
This unique and truly Shangana show has a cast of actors, traditional dancers telling a story of young warriors in the culture, who are looking after their family’s economic basement (livestock).
As they continue with their daily routine of herding the cattle and hunting, they began encountering problems of droughts and their herds attacked by lions. As Africans their solution lies with the Sangoma (traditional healer). On celebrating the success of help received from the Sangoma, the dancers then will blow you off your feet with their vibrant, exciting and mesmerizing moves.
Minimum 15 pax - Maximum 24
5:00 pm (winter) 5:15 pm (summer) Rack R385-00
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Evening festival (with or Excluding Dinner)
This magnificent show with a cast of some choir members, actors and dancers tells the story of the Shangaan nation. As the sun sets over the mountains the beating of drums grows louder as warriors guide guests into the great Kraal of Chief Soshangana, a circle of royal huts lit by flames. The show is mesmerizing – colorful, varied, moving and entertaining.
At interval, the chief’s wives serve a traditional feast, including crocodile strips in a spicy peanut sauce, mopane worms, baked butternut, fire-grilled corn wheels and an array of other Shangaan dishes so good they have features in restaurant guides! A full bar is available and we will arrange special requests with pleasure
Our famous marimba band will entertain you during the interval with pulsing rhythmic sounds while you enjoy our traditional Shangana meal.
Evening festival 5:00 pm (winter) 5:15 pm (summer)
Rack R385 -00(Dinner) Rack R315 -00(Excluding Dinner)
Full show with dancing/choirs and marimba band, dinner (3 hours)
Minimum 25 pax - Maximum 220 pax
►Children from the age of 4 years to12 years half price on all tours, including evening festivals. (Rack rate half price)R193-00
►Children from the age of 0 to 3 years Free
Gratuity and drinks not included in rates.
- Ø The Management reserves the right to change rates or itineraries due to circumstances beyond our control
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Team Building :( Vun’we Challenge)
Shangana Cultural Village is to introduce you to the daily life activities of Shangana people.
Are you sick and tired of boredom? Do you need something fascinating within a South African community along the Panorama Route? If yes vun’we Team building exercise at Shangana Cultural Village is the way to go. You will interact with chief Ngobeni at his home with his family by getting involved in their daily activities as follows:
- Be a Shangana whole day
- Food preparation
- Shangana Warrior
- Shangana fun and games
(Team building detailed package available on request)
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20% deposit required confirming reservation, and full payment required 30 days before arrival
We reserve the right to charge 100% for cancellations received less than 48 hours before arrival.
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