Below is a list of lodges we would recommend specifically for traditional cultures in Africa. You may read more about each lodge by clicking on the lodge name. We suggest you take a closer look, and then if you like what you see you can add the lodge to your list of favourites, and go from there...

20 lodges found for traditional cultures in Africa

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Meno A Kwena Kalahari's Salt Pans, Botswana
A village tour can be arranged on request. This is a 3- to 4-hour activity including a visit to the local primary school. Your guide will introduce you to various important characters as you pass through the village including the headman and local policeman. There's also time to try the locally brewed beer on a visit to the local bar or visit the local craftsmen. - View lodge details

San Camp Kalahari's Salt Pans, Botswana
We went for a walk with the San bushmen which was nothing short of magical. We were accompanied by five bushmen and watching and listening to them was absolutely fascinating. Their deep knowledge and love of the bush was gently imparted, and watching them play a traditional tribal game at the end was a highlight. - View lodge details

Kaya Mawa Likoma Island, Malawi
Likoma Island is home to local villages as well as the lodge. Village tours with a guide can be arranged, or you can take a map of the island and just set off – on foot or by bike – depending on how much you'd like to explore. We found the locals very friendly when wandering around on our own! - View lodge details

Chintheche Inn The Lakeshore, Malawi
The inn is situated in an area with many small fishing villages – one of the highlights of my visit was a walk through these villages, surrounded by children, to watch the fishermen bring their catches in. Being taken by a local guide ensures that these walks are fascinating but not intrusive. - View lodge details

Mua Mission Zomba & Mua, Malawi
Great place to experience a positive, modern African community - View lodge details

Nkwichi Lodge Manda Wilderness, Mozambique
Superb community involvement here means a real cultural introduction for visitors. Visits to local villages and farms are offered and encouraged. - View lodge details

Guludo Beach Lodge Pemba & mainland, Mozambique
A great spot for interations with communities at this very remote, rural beach lodge in northern Mozambique - View lodge details

Ibo Island Lodge Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique
Fascinating place for insights into the history and culture of a remarkable old Portuguese trading post - in a remote location in northern Mozambique - View lodge details

Nhoma Camp Bushmanland, Namibia
At Nhoma you’re staying at a small camp right beside a normal village. It’s been set up with the help of the village, and some of the benefit flows back to the village – and it can offer amazing insights into a hunter-gatherer culture that’s very, very different to our own. - View lodge details

Tsumkwe Lodge Bushmanland, Namibia
Having travelled all over Southern and east Africa, we’re not aware of anywhere that con offer the insights into a radically different culture and way of things that you can get here. You do need to spend time here – and not rush through – but when you do that it’s an excellent experience. - View lodge details

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Traditional Cultures in Africa | Traditional Cultures in Botswana | Traditional Cultures in Malawi | Traditional Cultures in Mozambique | Traditional Cultures in Namibia | Traditional Cultures in Tanzania | Traditional Cultures in Zambia | Traditional Cultures in Zanzibar


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