Mashovhela Lodge | Guest Houses Louis Trichardt

Situated in the 3000 ha Morning Sun Nature Reserve, in beautiful Soutpansberg Mountains. Being just off the N1 makes it ideal for those passing through, on business or wanting to experience nature and to explore the area.

Experience the African bush, Feel the beat of Venda drums in the heart of the Soutpansberg
Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Mashovhela Lodge in Morning Sun Nature Reserve, sited between cliffs where Black Eagle's nest. This Natural Heritage Site is situated in the scenic, malaria free Soutpansberg Mountains of the Limpopo Province in South Africa.

Be revitalized by the natural beauty and the Venda culture of dance, drums, secret forests and lakes, unique mythology and the magic of the sacred Mashovhela rock pool.

Let our warm and friendly staff pamper you whilst you relax in our cozy Venda style lodge, which is recognized for its eco-friendly principles, sustainable energy usage all at an affordable rate.

According to Venda tradition King Thohoiyanda mysteriously disappeared with his sacred drum. Neither were ever seen again. Legend has it that the drum can sometimes be heard in the echoes of the cliffs surrounding Mashovhela pool.
Be absorbed by the Venda Culture, steeped in legends, filled with water spirits, guardians of hidden lakes and secret burial places.

Listen for the beat of King Thohoiyanda's drum at Mashovhela rock pool, the second most sacred place in Venda folklore. And when the sun begins to set, drums will call you to join in with drumming and dance to honour the dinner about to be served at our Venda styled, Mashovhela Lodge.

Venture into silent mystical indigenous forests and to hidden lakes of Venda not general advertised to tourists with our registered Venda guide or let him lead you on a nature walk that studies not only the fauna and flora, but man's past sustainable use of the bush for food and medicines.

Unwind in the tranquil atmosphere of our intimate and unique Venda styled lodge surrounded by African bush.
Tucked away in a steep valley, surrounded by impressive rocky outcrops, on the site of an abandoned Venda settlement, lies our small lodge which gets its name from the sacred Mashovhela rock pool, "Place where the drums beat".

Be pampered by our warm and friendly staff that offer excellent, attentive and concerning service.

Our ten cozy rooms, restaurant, cocktail bar, conference venue, boma, swimming pool, arts and crafts shop were all built to minimize the ecological footprint and are run on a sustainable energy program.

Address
Morning Sun Nature Reserve
N1
Soutpansberg
0920

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Directions
Directions to MASHOVHELA LODGE driving from Gauteng

Drive North on the N1 (Toll road) until you enter Polekwane/Pietersburg
At the 3 set of traffic lights turn left. Signposted as preferred route for LDV's to Zimbabwe/ Makhado (NELSON MANDELA DRIVE)
Pass the Industrial Area for 3,5km
At the 7th set of traffic lights turn right. Signposted as N1 recommended Route & Airport (VERMIKULIET DRIVE)
Drive 4km to the T junction. Turn left onto the N1 " Pass the Airport & follow the signs to Makhado/Louis Trichardt
You will now drive north for about 100km (Toll road)
In Makhado/Louis Trichardt drive straight, passing 2- 4Way stops. Continue North passing a traffic circle. Set your odometer to 0 to measure 16km
Pass Ingwe Ranch (from here you have 2 km to go)
Pass the 120kmh speed sign and indicate to turn LEFT.
At MASHOVHELA LODGE (MORNING SUN NATURE RESERVE) turn left and enter our gate.
Follow the sand road and signs for 4km into the mountain valley, until you end up at the Lodge.