Louis Trichardt

Buzzard Mountain Retreat More info

Buzzard Mountain Retreat was one of the first privately owned areas in the Soutpansberg to become known to the birding fraternity, and it is still one of the best known birding spots in this area. It is situated on the southern slopes and top of the mountain.

Camp Africa More info

Camp Africa is situated on the fringes of indigenous forest and has a beautiful view over Makhado (Louis Trichardt) and of the plains to the south of the Soutpansberg mountains.

Harnham House More info

Harnham House is on the Bluegumspoort road not far out of Makhado (Louis Trichardt). The Bluegumspoort road runs along a valley on the top of the Soutpansberg mountains making it one of the most scenic drives in the area. The vegetation is montane grasslands with mosaic forest patches in the kloofs.

Kliphuis More info  |  Website

The Kliphuis is situated in Entabeni Plantation, high up in the mountains between pristine Afro-montane Grasslands and extensive Afro-temperate Mistbelt forests.

Leshiba Wilderness More info  |  Website

Leshiba stretches along the top of the Soutpansberg Mountains. Over 260 bird species have been recorded on this property. The tree diversity is also very high, with over 380 different plant species.

Madi a Thava Mountain Lodge More info  |  Website

Madi a Thavha, meaning "water from the mountains", is set in a beautiful and quiet valley of the Soutpansberg Mountains of Northern Limpopo, only 10 km drive from the centre of Louis Trichardt.

Mashovela Lodge More info  |  Website

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Mashovhela Lodge in the 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.

Medike Mountain Reserve More info

Medike is situated about 36 km west of Louis Trichardt (Makhado) in the Soutpansberg, South Africa's most northerly mountain range. The Sand River or Mongezi, with its impressive gorge and massive quartzite cliffs, form an outstanding feature of this Natural Heritage Site.

Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge More info  |  Website

Set against a backdrop of mountains and forests, ancient ruins and sacred lakes, Shiluvari welcomes you to the warm heart of ancient Venda. Situated on the banks of the Albasini Dam overlooking the Luonde mountains, Shiluvari is the ideal place from which to explore this "Land of Legend".