South Africa is so multicultural each one of us would be forgiven if we admitted to suffering a slight culture crisis - what with Ubuntu this and los laptjie that, Eish! But whatever your actual culture or creed we’re all human with an intrinsic ability to learn – which basically sums up what you’ll experience at Lesedi Cultural Village, north of Johannesburg - not to mention a whole lot of African food.Made up of five traditional homesteads, the village is home to Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi and Basotho families that allow you to experience subsistence lifestyle in all its forms. There is also a craft market in an Ndebele village which might be described as curio overkill.The detailed traditional designs are simply phenomenal though. You can either take a peek with a day tour or spend a few days in the homestead huts. Thankfully these have been decked with some added living luxuries. Head of the homestead The day begins with a special welcome from all the Lesedi people in the Ndebele village.If you’re staying over, the head of the particular homestead where you will be living becomes your escort. The emphasis might be on the traditional existence of a rural African family, but the presentation that details the bloodline of South Africa’s rainbow nation is given in modern, multi-visual splendour. Equipped with the historical knowledge, you’re set to experience life in the homestead first hand. You’ll wind your way through each until the setting African sun eventually meets the horizon.Anybody for some Mamba juice?From here on out it’s all about food, dancing, drumming, storytelling and all other forms of traditional African entertainment. These traditional dancers will have you itching to join in, and the best thing about it is you’re encouraged to. Lesedi is certainly an African culinary experience. They cater to all tastes but the main dishes on offer are from North, East and South Africa.These include the African sweet potato, East African Chapati or flat bread and of course plenty of braai meat.There is the Olive Forest boma where you get to enjoy traditional delights outdoors. After dinner drinks can be enjoyed at the fireside while listening to explanations of African proverbs and tales. For example: “Lesedi is a Sotho word that means light. It was made famous by the great leader and Founder of the Southern Sotho Nation, Moshoeshoe. During the terrible Mfecane wars, refugees from many nations joined him and were saved by him. Each morning Moshoeshoe would awaken and Walk out into the new day with this expression on his lips …` Ke Bona Lesedi’ (I see the light.) Our culture is the light of our nation. Whoever walks amongst our cultures in Lesedi can also see the light.” Or why not try some belly dancing, traditional of North African, while sampling the hookah pipes in the Nile Room. Additional tribal games can be arranged for larger groups. Guest can try the traditional art of spear throwing. You can also test your stomach’s tolerance levels with a traditional African drinking game, which teaches beer drinking etiquette, who knew, whilst competing to break the Ukhamba, or Zulu beer basket.Access to Lesedi is easy from Pretoria or Johannesburg and just 10km from Lanseria Airport. It is also en route to Sun City, another Gauteng entertainment haven.