Inside Ndebele

Inside Ndebele

Take a short road trip to Ndebele, a tribe known for their strong women and beautifully painted homes. You'll take your journey with a modern Ndebele woman who by day runs an ad agency and on the weekends takes trips to visit her grandmother's house and brush up on her cooking lessons. You'll learn how the famed painted houses came to be, have a braai and then visit grandma herself where you'll get the inside scoop into the evolution of the culture.

Your curator is the co-founder of THINK Creative Hub an advertising agency pushing the envelope of industry in South Africa. They have been involved in some several high impact campaigns in South Africa including the the award- winning Share a Coke with Bobby TV commercial and an Old Mutual renewable energy social impact campaign. They are passionate about where they are from and spreading it to the world, and even attended Cannes Lions as a judge.

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Stop At: Ndebele Cultural Village, Middelburg, South Africa

The Ndebele are famous for their painted houses and traditional wear. Perhaps the most famous of them all is Mama Esther Esther Mahlangu November 11,1935. She is South African artist known for her bold large-scale contemporary paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage. Most people know the paintings but few know the journey. You'll start there.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ndebele Cultural Village, Middelburg, South Africa

After you've had a bit of history, explore the insides of traditional Ndebele houses.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ndebele Cultural Village, Middelburg, South Africa

Before you head off to your next adventure, have a photoshoot with our photographer and art director. Your Instagram feed will thank you.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ndebele Cultural Village, Middelburg, South Africa

After you've learned the basis of the culture, it's time to immerse yourself in it. You'll join our curator on a journey to her grandmother's village where you'll share a meal and learn more about the culture.

Duration: 3 hours