Rondavel

[1][2] The rondavel is usually round or oval in shape and is traditionally made with materials that can be locally found in raw form.

The main roofing elements of a rondavel are spars or poles taken from tree limbs, which have been harvested and cut to length.

The process of completing the thatch can take as little as one weekend or up to a year if made by a skilled artisan, as it must be sewn in one section at a time, starting from the bottom working towards the top.

While the traditional rondavel did not have running water, electricity, and/or other modern amenities, many are now equipped with or have been adapted to accommodate these services.

Traditional African rondavels range in size depending on the availability of building and construction materials.