Lobola

“Lobola” is an old tradition under the African culture, whereby the groom needs to pay for his wife by means of cows.  Wealth is considered in terms of how many cows a man has. This system requires that a price be paid for the right to marry a women.

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Johannesburg Urban Adventures

The Johannesburg Urban Adventures Team was established through a desire to share our passion for Africa with like-minded adventurers. With a passion for their destination, the team is committed to offering unique Johannesburg tours and experiences to travellers.

 

Together with our sister destination in Cape Town we like to consider ourselves the local experts in our hometowns.


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Wherever we go in the world, we take a responsible attitude with us. That means travelling in a way which both respects and benefits local people, their culture, their economy, and their environment. Please read on for more information on our Responsible Travel policy and how you can be a responsible traveller for your entire journey.  


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