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Deep in the heart of Venda - "The Land of Legends" - where the African drum beats to the rhythm of the Domba dance during the initiation ceremony of the young maidens, lives a people anchored in their tradition, culture and rituals. People with warm hearts, friendly smiles and lots of stories to tell.
Fundudzi Camp in Venda offers a convenient base camp for short trips to visit Lake Fundudzi, the sacred forest that is home to the ancestral spirits guarding the Venda, and many other scenic attractions in the Land of Legends. Cultural huts provide accommodation.
Activities A guided cultural tour, excellent scenery and good birding. Experience some of the traditional dances performed in your camp. Experience the true, uncommercialised rural African lifestyle.
In the area Lake Fundudzi - where the python rules the underwater spirits. The Holy Forest - where the ancestor spirits guard the Venda traditions. Visit the Tshatshingo potholes, Phiphidi, and many other waterfalls in the area. View the Thathe-Vondo Dam and tea estates. Pay a visit to the legendary Venda sculptors and potters that produce art of international standard.neral
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| 35km NW of Sibasa |
20 - 35degC |
280 - 1500 mm August to May |
Winter and Summer pick-up truck (4X2) |
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The camp is just a stone throw away from the official Royal Court at Mukumbani. It is not a cultural village but the huts are decorated in traditional style and traditional dance and food can be arranged...as well as a local guide.
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