Private Tour
Cultural Village Tour,Interacting With the Communal Villagers (Educational Trip)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
There are certain places on earth you just have to experience yourself (African Villages). Take a tour to African village and meet local people with unconditional smiles, interact with them about their social lives, get exclusive access to their way of life, getting into their mud huts with cow dung floor,
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No dress code
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Flexible pickup time from Lodge of accommodation (usually after Breakfast or after Lunch) Free to collect gifts to the Village people Drive about 20 minutes to the village in air conditioned mini buses. Mineral water included. Professional guide with assistance from the local village people will furnish you with all the details of the tour. Option to try village meals and activities. Visiting different setup of houses according to gender and age Access to know material used to build homes Roles stipulation for each member of the family and protocols School visit (if the roads are accessible) Information about medicines and herbs they traditionally believe in Chiefdom responsibility in Village Marriage and ceremonies in the village
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Pickup points
Batonka Guest Lodge
1406 Reynard Road Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Cresta Sprayview Hotel
92 Reynard Rd, cnr Livingstone Way Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
848 Guest House
848 Aerodrome Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
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Cultural Village Tour,Interacting With the Communal Villagers (Educational Trip)
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended!
Dean P,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent and informative experience. My family and I visited a homestead in a small village near Vic Falls. They described their typical day, lifestyle and how they are balancing their traditional culture with today’s world. Also they showed us how they are being innovative on alternative energy and girls’ education projects. Highly recommended!
Fascinating eye-opener to life in Zimbabwe
billzinho1967,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our visit to the village of Monde was a fascinating eye-opener to life in Zimbabwe. Only 15 minutes away by car, Monde feels like another world compared with the tourism bubble of Vic Falls. We had a fascinating hour or so with the head of a family homestead who explained aspects of farming life, the culture of the local ethnic groups and how the cow manure biogas system works. Then we visited a school where the kids were lovely but the resources were sorely lacking. Tip: buy groceries to take as gifts (your guide can advise) and be prepared to be asked for a cash donation to the school. Also consider taking clothes you may no longer need - it will help the local people and lighten your bags for the journey home!
Lots to learn from this tour
Anne D,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour gave us a great insight into village life. Molitha was a lovely lady - so friendly and happy to answer all our questions and honestly describe the difficulties she can sometimes face. The school visit was equally informative and the children were so polite, enthusiatic and smiley.
Worst Viator Ever - Worthless "Guide"
Keith A,Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00This was the worst Viator we have ever had. Description of the 20 min ride to and from village was only thing that was accurate. From pickup back to our room was 1 hour total, even though the touir description was that it was to last approximately 3 hours! We had a young woman show us some of the village. No details on their daily life, nothing about ceremonies, nothing about chiefdom's roll, never offered to visit school (weather was perfect). Not offered anything regarding meals or activitieds in village. Only "activity" displayed was making a single mud brick for a new hut being built. Our "guide" who drove us to/from village spoke limited english, couldn't answer any questions (even what we would be doing/seeing on the tour), didn't go with us through the tour, and was silent for most of the ride to/from the village, unless we attempted to ask a question (that was not answered). We were never offered even a bottle of water from the driver/guide. This had the potential to be a great tour, to learn about the local people and their lives. We looked forward to this tour especially as we sponsor a little boy from Zambia (similar culture).
Cultural Village tour
G2700GFsallyw,Apr 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an great experience, and our host was really good. Again our thanks that he and his family welcomed us into their village. Told us so much about the culture, tradition and way of life. So interesting and much fun was had stamping mielies into flour. If you want to more then I definitely recommend this tour. Also many thanks to Lewis, did an excellent job choosing the richt village and showing us around.
Awesome family experience!
michellevS5035YR,Jul 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide stopped in a homestead in a nearby village. We were immediately welcomed and offered a seat. The head of the family led the informal tour and he was packed with knowledge to share. We learned about everyday life including water retrieval, cooking, washing, showering, schooling, cultural ceremonies, etc. We were invited in to each part and encouraged to take photos and ask questions. We were also invited to learn how to weave a basket and make corn meal. We learned so so much about the advantages and disadvantages of this way of life. One of the best things we have done in our 3 week trip to Africa.
Very cool to see
stacey n,Nov 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very cool to see how some of the African villagers live. We got some great photos and met a very nice woman. I would recommend this.
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