The beginning of my South Africa trip - a safari in Sabi Sands and two days in Jo'burg - and the end of it - sailing from Capetown and taking a trip to Hermanus are organized.
Leaving Jo'burg on 4th November and arriving in Capetown on 8th Nov, I would love to use the remaining time to catch a glimpse on tribal culture. What I find in the guidebooks is Shakaland. Is it that I am preoccupied when I am afraid this is a Zulu Disneyland? Simunye sounds more authentic. Or is it better to look for a traditional village in Lesotho or in Swaziland? And is the only way to get there to rent a car? Or would I find an authentic village even near Jo'burg or Capetown?
You who are familiar with South Africa - imagine you are from Germany and would love to see traditional village life, where would you go?
And to make things more complicated, I cannot hike in these days because of a knee problem. So the best way would be a place accessible from an airport by bus, taxi, hired car if necessary.
Thank you for your good advice!
Hello.
Not everywhere in South Africa you find nowdays traditionnal villages and life.
For sure yes, crossing Lesotho. There´s now a new tarred road. Maseru-Roma_semonkong-Qacha´s Nek, villages, huts, horses. Great! OK with 2WD. Lesotho, authentic!
Around Jburg, no.
Much less around CT or in Western Cape.
You find traditional villages in the Transkei, north of East London, Mandela´s land. Rural life, like before.
Also in some places in Kwa Zulu Natal.
We were in SA recently, independent low-cost travellers.
Details of our trip on our blog... route, prices, accommodation...
Safe trip!
Thank you, Sonyain, it looks like I have to find a buddy who goes by car to have a look at Lesotho, sounds great!
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