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Louis Trichardt, Vhembe, Limpopo, South Africa, Southern Africa

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Leshiba Wilderness

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Superior Game & Nature Reserve
Venda Village Lodge
• 5 thatched huts with original works of Venda art
• The village sleeps 9 - 2dbls, 2 twins, 1 single suitable for guide/child
• All have en-suite bathrooms (shower only)
• Thatched dining lapa overlooking the valley
• Deck with sunken fire pit and swimming pool
• Lounge with fireplace and beautiful views
• The village has an outdoor bathroom hut with an oval stone bath with a magnificent view and sculpted indoor and outdoor showers by artist Noria Mabasa
• Interactive African kitchen

Mwedzi (Moon) and Duvha (Sun) Luxury Suites
• Two luxury suites with views across the valley.
• Secluded units with bedroom, dining room and lounge
• Each has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and double showers.
• Outdoor shower
• Plunge pool.
• The suites are also available on a self catering basis
• Fully equipped kitchen
• All food and beverages must be brought with you if self-catering!

Hamasha Bushcamp
• Remote eight-bedded bush camp, 5 kms. from Main Lodge
• Two separate units, each having two bedrooms
• Every bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower,
• Central braai area
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Adjoining lounge / dining room
• The camp is run off gas and paraffin.
• Hamasha has no swimming pool but during summer there are rock pools below the Camp.

Child Policy
Children 12 years and older welcome at the Venda Village Lodge and younger children subject to special arrangement.
• Children of all ages welcome at Hamasha Self-Catering Bushcamp.
• Leshiba is unfortunately not that suitable for wheelchairs due to its very undulating terrain.

Bonsela Discount
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From 01 September 2011 to 31 August 2012
Leshiba Wilderness is offering all AA members, Avis card holders and SA Airlink passengers, the opportunity to visit us and receive a 15% discount on your accommodation. This special is valid from the 1st September 2011 to the 31st August 2012 and excludes long weekends. Leshiba is a magical game reserve on top of the Soutpansberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province. Spectacular trails, forests, gorges and rock pools. Walk amongst wildlife including giraffe, zebra, porcupines and pangolins. Two private bushcamps: extraordinary Venda Village Lodge with outdoor bath. Two luxury suites. Rock Art, game drives. Malaria free. Fair Trade in Tourism accredited. An Unforgettable Experience!

From 01 September 2011 to 31 August 2012
Leshiba Wilderness is offering all AA members, Avis card holders and SA Airlink passengers, the opportunity to visit us and receive a 15% discount on your accommodation. This special is valid from the 1st September 2011 to the 31st August 2012 and excludes long weekends. Leshiba is a magical game reserve on top of the Soutpansberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province. Spectacular trails, forests, gorges and rock pools. Walk amongst wildlife including giraffe, zebra, porcupines and pangolins. Two private bushcamps: extraordinary Venda Village Lodge with outdoor bath. Two luxury suites. Rock Art, game drives. Malaria free. Fair Trade in Tourism accredited. An Unforgettable Experience!

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Contact Details

    Tel 2: +27 (0) 15 593-0076
    Cell: +27 (0) 83 444 0456
    Fax: (0) 86 689 4790
    Web: View Website
    Web Code: 121421

Address

    Physical Address:
    Off R522.
    Postal Address:
    P O Box 795
    Makhado
    0920.
    GPS:
    Latitude: 0
    Longitude: 0

It is recommended to travel during daylight hours.

 Please note that a high clearance vehicle is necessary to reach Leshiba.
 Although you are driving to the top of a mountain at no point are there any dangerous drop offs or sheer cliffs.
 Transfers are offered at an extra charge and you can safely leave your vehicle at our neighbour’s property at the bottom of the mountain.
 It is essential that we have a mobile number for you so that we can enquire as to how you will arrive here safely and to organize transfer times.



DIRECTIONS
• Take the M1 North out of JHB
• Get onto the N1 North to Polokwane (Pietersburg).
• At Polokwane follow signs N1 to Makhado (Louis Trichardt)
• Take the N1 to Makhado (Louis Trichardt)
• At Makhado (Louis Trichardt), the first main 4-way stop that you come to is Rissik Street or the R522 to Vivo.

• Turn left into Rissik Street.
• The BP garage that you will come to on the left is the last fill up spot
• Take Rissik Street all the way out of Makhado (Louis Trichardt) and +- 31km outside of town you will cross over a railway line
• Carry on over the railway line for +- 4.7km and you will cross over the SAND RIVER Bridge
• After the bridge +- 300m down the road you will see our sign on the right hand side.
• Turn right onto the gravel road.
NOTE: There are a number of gates along the road, which may or may not be closed. Please leave these as you find them and Follow all signs to Leshiba.
• Carry on along the dirt road. After +- 3km's, you will come to a farmhouse on your left.

• After the farmhouse, a few hundred metres up ahead, the road forks and you keep to the right. Continue following the signs that say Leshiba.
• Follow the road up the mountain to our gate and from there stay on the main road and go past the first sign that says RECEPTION. At the second RECEPTION sign, turn right and follow all signs to THE VENDA VILLAGE, where you will be checked in.

NB. Please ignore the signs that say 'gate locked' and ensure that you close the gate properly behind you.