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Ubuntu Kraal - Traditional Africa in the City

11846 Senokoanyana Street, Soweto, was not previously the location of Ubuntu Kraal, but an ash dump that was transformed into a cultural museum and it is privately owned. Set in the heart of Soweto, Ubuntu Kraal has seen delegates, actors, musicians and local and international visitors pass through its doors. Ubuntu Kraal has hosted concerts by the likes of Pitch Black Afro, and even had a local soap opera filmed at their location.

Ubuntu Kraal provides a little African peace and tranquility amongst the every day bustle of Johannesburg and Soweto. Not only does Ubuntu Kraal offer accommodation for the traveler that want to spend the night, but a range of facilities for day visitors as well. Ubuntu Kraal has fully equipped self catering, thatch roofed lapas, or you can make use of the Ubuntu Kraal in-house catering service. They provide traditional meals, and if you really want to experience true African foods, you are able to feast upon mopane worms, morogo, samp, sour porridge (Ting), and tripe (Mogodu).

For your entertainment, the Ubuntu Kraal in Soweto will thrill visitors with traditional tribal songs and dances, concerts and other events. They have two conference facilities, complete with television and video equipment, overhead and video projectors, white board, internet connectivity, public address system and flip chart. Ubuntu Kraal can also accommodate team building.

The Ubuntu Kraal facilities include beautifully maintained lawns for picnics and walks, a swimming pool, and calming waterfalls. There is an exhibition area, and is home to a variety of birds, for the bird watching enthusiasts. Tours of Soweto can be arranged by request, and even has a babysitting facility if parents do not want to take their children along on the tours. Ubuntu Kraal is also Disable Friendly, to ensure that all visitors are comfortable and well taken care of.

Ubuntu Kraal has ensured that it is completely equipped for the needs of the tourist, company or even the South African Government. Any function, may it be a wedding, graduation, or even a conference, is guaranteed to run smoothly, in the capable, friendlyhands of Ubuntu Kraal and its staff.