THE PROVINCE

An Overview
The Regions
Heritage & Culture
Heritage Song
History
Biological Diversity
Governance
Provincial Emblems
Platinum in the Province
At a Glance
OUR HERITAGE
Culture Experiences
Culture & Heritage
Heritage Resources
CULTURAL VILLAGES
Lesedi
Gaabo Motho
HERITAGE RESOURCES
The North West Province has a rich variety of heritage resources

archaeological sites

graves

forts

bushman paintings

battlefields

historic buildings

national monuments.

Of particular note:

Taung World Heritage Site

Cradle of Humankind
World Heritage Site
(shared with neighbour Gauteng).

 

CULTURAL VILLAGES

Gaabo Motho Cultural Village

E-mail: gaabomotho@yebo.co.za

Tel: +27 (0) 12 563 0102

Close to Hebron, this scenic mountain top village, offers the best in African traditional fare. Gaabo Motho Cultural Village is one of the most attractive villages in the North West and is situated in the Bojanala Region (in the far east).

Experience the beauty and rhythm of the cultures of the North West.The village relays ancient survival & birthing practices and visitors can meet an authentic traditional healer.

The village features a fusion of the different types of provincial traditions including Zulu, Venda, Mokhukhu, Tswana and Ndebele.

Experience the rhythm of the culture at our village, one of the most attractive in the region. Experience Zulu, Ndbele, Tswana and Venda cultural life. Enjoy the daily demonstration of their dancing skills. Visit our traditional healer.

A rewarding holiday opportunity to participate in enriching cultural and historical interpretations.

Accommodation is avaiable in a western-style guest house rooms or in traditional rondavels. The Lyken Guesthouse consists of eight double rooms with television, telephone and en-suite facilities.

Enjoy the space and tranquility of the North West which provide a welcome change of pace... a province that has a year round, sunny climate.