Shining a light on Olilis Cultural Village
The ambiance is incredible, beauty undeniable, and the authenticity is pure.
In the land of the Zulu Kingdom, abundant treasure is awaiting discovery.
“We are so excited to be unearthing more and more of these hinterland products and experiences, and wish to fully utilise this existing product base to promote township tourism,” says Vicky Wentzel, Director of The Southern Explorer.
Olilis Cultural Village, founded by Dr Bongani and Thandi Sililo, is a private property set in the vibrant village of KweNkulu, between Nyandezulu and Gamalakhe.
Filled with the buzz and joy of the township, they host weekly artists such as actors, poets, models, jazz bands and traditional/afro musicians.
In 2019, they proudly hosted the South Coast Festival in which the iconic Micasa performed live.
Olilis is a fantastic location for a variety of outdoor events.
It’s the perfect venue for birthday parties, picnics, braais, baby showers, weddings, photoshoots, family gatherings, as well as being a great place to explore, for those who are adventurous at heart and passionate about South African culture.
The ambiance is incredible, beauty undeniable, and the authenticity is pure.
This unique family run lodge is in a league of its own, there’s nothing quite like it.
Olilis was built from the ground up, by hand, with pure love and considerable creativity using South African pop art and displaying it in way that has never been seen before.
If your heart yearns for the hinterland then visiting Olilis Cultural Village is a must do on ones exploration of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
All appointments are to be made by bookings only. Contact them on 079 8713699 or 073 3633831 for more information.
The international visitors interest in the authentic South African experience is rapidly increasing.
If you know of any more of these existing products please get in touch with us at hello@thesouthernexplorer.com so we can shine a light on them that has never been shone before.
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