Venda Mission and Church Special Interest Groups
Our Venda Tours offers historical, cultural, art ( pottery, drum making) rural village walks, village home visits, and possibly a visit to a local African church service, with drumming and singing (special permission is to be obtained for this). The tour includes the following: -Introduction into mission work in Venda ...
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- Trip Length:
- 4 days
- Price Range:
- From $500 to $1000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
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Detailed Trip Description
Our Venda Tours offers historical, cultural, art ( pottery, drum making) rural village walks, village home visits, and possibly a visit to a local African church service, with drumming and singing (special permission is to be obtained for this). The tour includes the following: -Introduction into mission work in Venda and tour of old mission station. -Visit nearby chiefs village with insights into daily traditional life of the Venda and gain first hand information on the interaction of late missionaries with the traditional communities. -Be a guest at one of the African Independent churches and enjoy gospel singing.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Polokwane
Airport Transfer
Transfer from Polokwane airport to Thohoyandou, capital of the former homeland of Venda.
Arts, Crafts and Antiques
On the way stop over at Mukondeni, a very special village where most women still practice the traditional way of making pottery.
Food and Dining
Dinner and accommodation ( 3nights) at the private house belonging to a son of a missionary of the Lutheran church.
Day 2 - Thohoyandou
Voluntourism
Introduction to mission work in Venda and tour of old mission station. Visit nearby chiefs village with insights into daily traditional life of the Venda. Here you will hear, first hand, about information regarding the interaction of late missionaries with the traditional communities.
Wine
After a meet and greet, be welcome at a traditional beer tasting.
Day 3 - Thohoyandou
Sightseeing
Be a guest at one of the African Independent churches and enjoy gospel singing. After church short drive to Tshatshingo potholes. Take a plunge at natural water pools and take time to intermingle with local children while enjoying picnic lunch at this popular spot.
Food and Dining
Barbeque Dinner at private house.
Day 4 - Johannesburg
Sightseeing
On the way back to Polokwane pop in at Noria Mabasa’s private homestead and gallery. She is a world-renowned woman artist who is famous for her giant size wood sculptures.
Commercial Flight
Arrive at Polokwane to catch plane to Johannesburg.
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Meals as mentioned in the itinerary. Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary. Transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary. Accommodation of up to 5 pax can be at our private house, otherwise or if clients prefer bookings will be made at Venda Tusk Hotel/ Thohoyandou.
Budget Excludes:Pick-up and drop-off at Johannesburg International can be arranged on additional cost.
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