SENIOR Government and traditional leaders yesterday visited Lanyula Cultural Village in Hwange’s Lubangwe area, to assess progress in the construction of the massive tourism facility that is expected to change the face of rural tourism in the country. Lanyula means “sunset” in local Nambya and the project is a brainchild of diaspora based businessman Takudzva Mutepfa who has invested more than US$200 000. The project will be over half a million and is part of efforts to complement Government efforts to promote rural tourism.
The concept centres around creating a melting pot for different Zimbabwean cultures, tribes and languages under one roof. Mr Mutepfa started constructing Lanyula Cultural Village seven years ago. At the moment, a majority of the structures have been completed and partly furnished.
Upon completion, the cultural village will have six chalets for accommodation, a sky view lodge which will be a viewing platform to view the stars and moon at night as well as bird viewing, a central pavilion and kitchen. There will also be a campsite to allow camping for those needing outdoor stay. Lubangwe is on the edge of Hwange National Park, making the cultural village an ideal place for game viewing and game drives.
The village is set to become a melting pot for all cultures, tribes and languages in Zimbabwe. The name of the village The investment is in line with the Second Republic’s rural industrialisation agenda which seeks to capacitate rural areas to establis.